Pyrénées-Atlantiques · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 1 acres (0 ha)
Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 1 acres (0 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac du Perlic
Lac du Perlic is a pristine high-altitude trout water nestled in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, offering alpine fly-fishing opportunities in stunning mountain terrain. This remote Pyrenean lake provides excellent conditions for targeting wild trout in an unspoiled natural setting.
Department
Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Water
Size
1 acres (0 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
AAPPMA Lons
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac du Perlic
Night fishing at Lac du Perlic 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 Perlic.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac du Perlic 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 AAPPMA Lons. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac du Perlic holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac du Perlic — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Lons. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Lac du Perlic covers 1 acres (0 ha) in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac du Perlic?+
The water holds Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Arctic char.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac du Perlic?+
Night fishing at Lac du Perlic 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 Perlic?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac du Perlic 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 Perlic?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac du Perlic. 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 Perlic?+
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 (AAPPMA Lons). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Lac du Perlic
To fish Lac du Perlic, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Lons is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
