Pyrénées-Atlantiques · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 7 acres (3 ha)
Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 7 acres (3 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 537mi from Calais
About Lac des Carolins
Lac des Carolins is a intimate natural lake in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, covering 3 hectares of freshwater fishing. The fishery holds Pike, Perch and Tench.
Fishing at Lac des Carolins is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 537 miles from Calais, Lac des Carolins requires a longer journey from the UK, but Nouvelle-Aquitaine — a vast region stretching from the Dordogne to the Basque Country, with outstanding fishing across its many departments — rewards the trip.
Department
Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Lake
Size
7 acres (3 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
537 miles
Managed by
FDAAPPMA 64 / AAPPMA locale
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2nd Category water. Carp/coarse: open all year. Pike: 25 Apr 2026–31 Jan 2027 (closed Feb–Apr). Zander/Perch/Catfish: all year. Pike season as above.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (FDAAPPMA 64 / AAPPMA locale) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Lac des Carolins?+
Lac des Carolins covers 7 acres (3 ha) in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac des Carolins?+
The water holds Pike, Perch, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac des Carolins?+
Night fishing at Lac des Carolins is not permitted. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac des Carolins?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac des Carolins under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac des Carolins from Calais?+
Lac des Carolins is approximately 537 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac des Carolins?+
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 (FDAAPPMA 64 / AAPPMA locale).
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