Hautes-Pyrénées · Occitanie · France · 16 acres (6 ha)
Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie 16 acres (6 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 572mi from Calais
About Lac Vert
Lac Vert is a intimate natural lake in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, covering 6 hectares of freshwater fishing. The fishery holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch and Pike.
Fishing at Lac Vert is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 572 miles from Calais, Lac Vert 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
16 acres (6 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
572 miles
Managed by
FDAAPPMA 65 / Fédération Pêche Hautes-Pyrénées
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1st Category (Salmonid) water. Trout season: 14 Mar–20 Sep 2026. No night fishing permitted. Carp/coarse: all year.
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 Vert?+
Lac Vert covers 16 acres (6 ha) in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac Vert?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac Vert?+
Night fishing at Lac Vert is not permitted. 1st Cat rules.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac Vert?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac Vert under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac Vert from Calais?+
Lac Vert is approximately 572 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac Vert?+
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.
