Hautes-Pyrénées · Occitanie · France · 3 acres (1 ha)
Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie 3 acres (1 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 568mi from Calais
About Lac du Pic Arrouy
One of Occitanie's natural lakes, Lac du Pic Arrouy in Hautes-Pyrénées covers 1 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Anglers can expect to encounter Pike, Perch and Tench.
Lac du Pic Arrouy 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 Pic Arrouy is 568 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
Hautes-Pyrénées
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Lake
Size
3 acres (1 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
568 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 Pic Arrouy?+
Lac du Pic Arrouy covers 3 acres (1 ha) in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac du Pic Arrouy?+
The water holds Pike, Perch, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac du Pic Arrouy?+
Night fishing at Lac du Pic Arrouy is not permitted. Remote hike.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac du Pic Arrouy?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac du Pic Arrouy under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac du Pic Arrouy from Calais?+
Lac du Pic Arrouy is approximately 568 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac du Pic Arrouy?+
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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