Haute-Garonne · Occitanie · France · 5 acres (2 ha)
Haute-Garonne, Occitanie 5 acres (2 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 514mi from Calais
About Lac du Bois Vieux
One of Occitanie's natural lakes, Lac du Bois Vieux in Haute-Garonne covers 2 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Anglers can expect to encounter Pike, Perch and Tench.
Lac du Bois Vieux operates as a day-only venue — worth noting for anglers planning longer trips. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
Lac du Bois Vieux is 514 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
Haute-Garonne
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Lake
Size
5 acres (2 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
514 miles
Managed by
FDAAPPMA 31 / Fédération Pêche Haute-Garonne
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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 31 / Fédération Pêche Haute-Garonne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Lac du Bois Vieux?+
Lac du Bois Vieux covers 5 acres (2 ha) in Haute-Garonne, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac du Bois Vieux?+
The water holds Pike, Perch, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac du Bois Vieux?+
Night fishing at Lac du Bois Vieux is not permitted. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac du Bois Vieux?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac du Bois Vieux under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac du Bois Vieux from Calais?+
Lac du Bois Vieux is approximately 514 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac du Bois Vieux?+
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 31 / Fédération Pêche Haute-Garonne).
Fishing in Haute-Garonne, Occitanie
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