Hautes-Pyrénées · Occitanie · France · 7 acres (3 ha)
Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie 7 acres (3 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 569mi from Calais
About Lac Nère
Lac Nère is a intimate natural lake in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, covering 3 hectares of freshwater fishing. The fishery holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch and Pike.
Fishing at Lac Nère is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Lac Nère is 569 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
7 acres (3 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
569 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 Nère?+
Lac Nère covers 7 acres (3 ha) in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac Nère?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac Nère?+
Night fishing at Lac Nère is not permitted. High Altitude.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac Nère?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac Nère under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac Nère from Calais?+
Lac Nère is approximately 569 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac Nère?+
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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