Lac des Escoumes is a lowland lake situated in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of Occitanie, offering accessible fishing in the foothills region of southern France. This peaceful water provides anglers with a scenic setting for pursuing warm-water species in a Mediterranean-influenced climate.
Night fishing at Lac des Escoumes is authorised under Pyrénées-Orientales regulations. Night carp fishing allowed. No boats/drones. Bivouac tolerated 19h-8h only.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac des Escoumes. Source: https://www.peche66.org/parcours-liste/21
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted in designated areas only at Lac des Escoumes. Source: https://www.peche66.org/parcours-liste/21 Confirm with the local AAPPMA.
Managed by Fédération des Pyrénées Orientales pour la Pêche et la Protection du Milieu Aquatique. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac des Escoumes holds pike, perch, carp, tench, roach, bream, catfish.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac des Escoumes — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération des Pyrénées Orientales pour la Pêche et la Protection du Milieu Aquatique. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Lac des Escoumes, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération des Pyrénées Orientales pour la Pêche et la Protection du Milieu Aquatique is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac des Escoumes — always check the current rules with Fédération des Pyrénées Orientales pour la Pêche et la Protection du Milieu Aquatique before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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