Lac du Cardal is a pristine high-altitude trout lake nestled in the Hautes-Pyrénées, offering anglers stunning alpine scenery and excellent opportunities for both brown and rainbow trout in its cool, clear waters. This remote mountain water is ideal for fly fishing and spin techniques, with a challenging but rewarding environment for dedicated trout anglers seeking solitude in the Pyrenean peaks.
Night fishing at Lac du Cardal is not permitted. Night fishing prohibited. Mountain/Category 1 trout water — French law prohibits night fishing between 30 min after sunset and 30 min before sunrise. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac du Cardal.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac du Cardal under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Hautes-Pyrénées. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac du Cardal holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac du Cardal — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Hautes-Pyrénées. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Lac du Cardal, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Pêche Hautes-Pyrénées is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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