Pyrénées-Atlantiques · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 19 acres (8 ha)
Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 19 acres (8 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac du Grècq
Lac du Grècq is a pristine high-altitude trout lake nestled in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, offering anglers clear alpine waters and stunning mountain scenery in France's southwestern Pyrenees. This remote mountain water is ideal for fly fishing and spinning for wild trout in an unspoiled wilderness setting.
Department
Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Water
Size
19 acres (8 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac du Grècq
Night fishing at Lac du Grècq 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: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac du Grècq 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 Pyrénées-Atlantiques. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac du Grècq holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac du Grècq — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Pyrénées-Atlantiques. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Lac du Grècq covers 19 acres (8 ha) in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac du Grècq?+
The water holds Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Arctic char.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac du Grècq?+
Night fishing at Lac du Grècq 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. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac du Grècq?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac du Grècq under standard French bivouac law — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Always confirm current rules with the local AAPPMA before fishing. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Are boats allowed at Lac du Grècq?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac du Grècq. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac du Grècq?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (Fédération de Pêche Pyrénées-Atlantiques). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Lac du Grècq
To fish Lac du Grècq, 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 Pyrénées-Atlantiques is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
