Pyrénées-Orientales · Occitanie · France · 384 acres (156 ha)
Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie 384 acres (156 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 579mi from Calais
About Lac des Bouillouses (la Bollosa)
Lac des Bouillouses (la Bollosa) is a medium-sized public reservoir in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of Occitanie, covering 156 hectares (384-acre) of open water. The fishery holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike and Black Bass.
Fishing at Lac des Bouillouses (la Bollosa) is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Float-tube tolerated (Spec. zones). Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Lac des Bouillouses (la Bollosa) is 579 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Occitanie — a region of warm summers and excellent coarse fishing, particularly for carp and catfish — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Pyrénées-Orientales
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
384 acres (156 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
579 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA Les Bouillouses / FDAAPPMA 66
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1st Category (Salmonid) water. Trout season: 14 Mar–20 Sep 2026. No night fishing permitted. Carp/coarse: all year.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA Les Bouillouses / FDAAPPMA 66) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Lac des Bouillouses (la Bollosa)?+
Lac des Bouillouses (la Bollosa) covers 384 acres (156 ha) in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac des Bouillouses (la Bollosa)?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike, Black Bass.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac des Bouillouses (la Bollosa)?+
Night fishing at Lac des Bouillouses (la Bollosa) is not permitted. 1st Cat / Protected site.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac des Bouillouses (la Bollosa)?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac des Bouillouses (la Bollosa) under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac des Bouillouses (la Bollosa) from Calais?+
Lac des Bouillouses (la Bollosa) is approximately 579 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac des Bouillouses (la Bollosa)?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA Les Bouillouses / FDAAPPMA 66).
Fishing in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie
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