Hautes-Pyrénées · Occitanie · France · 28 acres (11 ha)
Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie 28 acres (11 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 567mi from Calais
About Lacs d'Ardiden
Lacs d'Ardiden is a small natural lake in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, covering 11 hectares of freshwater fishing. The fishery holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike and Black Bass.
Fishing at Lacs d'Ardiden is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Lacs d'Ardiden is 567 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
28 acres (11 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
567 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 Lacs d'Ardiden?+
Lacs d'Ardiden covers 28 acres (11 ha) in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lacs d'Ardiden?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike, Black Bass.
Is night fishing allowed at Lacs d'Ardiden?+
Night fishing at Lacs d'Ardiden is not permitted. High Altitude.
Are bivvies allowed at Lacs d'Ardiden?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lacs d'Ardiden under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lacs d'Ardiden from Calais?+
Lacs d'Ardiden is approximately 567 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lacs d'Ardiden?+
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.
