Hautes-Pyrénées · Occitanie · France · 86 acres (35 ha)
Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie 86 acres (35 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 574mi from Calais
About Lac du Portillon
Lac du Portillon is a small public reservoir in the Hautes-Pyrénées department of Occitanie, covering 35 hectares (86-acre) of open water. The fishery holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike and Black Bass.
Fishing at Lac du Portillon is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Lac du Portillon is 574 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
Reservoir
Size
86 acres (35 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
574 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 Portillon?+
Lac du Portillon covers 86 acres (35 ha) in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac du Portillon?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike, Black Bass.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac du Portillon?+
Night fishing at Lac du Portillon is not permitted. High Altitude.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac du Portillon?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac du Portillon under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac du Portillon from Calais?+
Lac du Portillon is approximately 574 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac du Portillon?+
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
Hautes-Pyrénées is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Occitanie departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
