Hautes-Pyrénées · Occitanie · France · 6 acres (2 ha)
Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie 6 acres (2 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 566mi from Calais
About Lac du Pe d'Estibere ou du Cascaret
One of Occitanie's natural lakes, Lac du Pe d'Estibere ou du Cascaret in Hautes-Pyrénées 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 Pe d'Estibere ou du Cascaret 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.
At 566 miles from Calais, Lac du Pe d'Estibere ou du Cascaret requires a longer journey from the UK, but Occitanie — a region of warm summers and excellent coarse fishing, particularly for carp and catfish — rewards the trip.
Department
Hautes-Pyrénées
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Lake
Size
6 acres (2 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
566 miles
Managed by
FDAAPPMA 65 / Fédération Pêche Hautes-Pyrénées
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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 65 / Fédération Pêche Hautes-Pyrénées) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Lac du Pe d'Estibere ou du Cascaret?+
Lac du Pe d'Estibere ou du Cascaret covers 6 acres (2 ha) in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac du Pe d'Estibere ou du Cascaret?+
The water holds Pike, Perch, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac du Pe d'Estibere ou du Cascaret?+
Night fishing at Lac du Pe d'Estibere ou du Cascaret is not permitted. Glacial.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac du Pe d'Estibere ou du Cascaret?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac du Pe d'Estibere ou du Cascaret under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac du Pe d'Estibere ou du Cascaret from Calais?+
Lac du Pe d'Estibere ou du Cascaret is approximately 566 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac du Pe d'Estibere ou du Cascaret?+
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 65 / Fédération Pêche Hautes-Pyrénées).
Fishing in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie
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