Hautes-Pyrénées · Occitanie · France · 5 acres (2 ha)
Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie 5 acres (2 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 566mi from Calais
About Lac Estelat Inférieur
Lac Estelat Inférieur is a intimate natural lake in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, covering 2 hectares of freshwater fishing. The fishery holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch and Pike.
Fishing at Lac Estelat Inférieur is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 566 miles from Calais, Lac Estelat Inférieur 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
5 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 Estelat Inférieur?+
Lac Estelat Inférieur covers 5 acres (2 ha) in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac Estelat Inférieur?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac Estelat Inférieur?+
Night fishing at Lac Estelat Inférieur is not permitted. High Altitude.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac Estelat Inférieur?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac Estelat Inférieur under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac Estelat Inférieur from Calais?+
Lac Estelat Inférieur is approximately 566 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac Estelat Inférieur?+
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.
