Lacs de Barroude is a high-altitude mountain lake in the Pyrenees offering pristine bank fishing for pike, perch and trout across 10 hectares — a scenic change of pace if you're exploring beyond lowland French carp venues. Night fishing isn't permitted due to its elevated location, and the lake is exclusively for bank anglers with no boat access, making it ideal for a quieter, more contemplative session. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and must contact FDAAPPMA 65 (Fédération Pêche Hautes-Pyrénées) in advance to confirm access and current regulations.
Lacs de Barroude 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.
Night fishing at Lacs de Barroude is not permitted. Night carp in Hautes-Pyrénées is only permitted on specific named venues (Lourdes, Louet, Gubinelli, Arrêt-Darré, Maubourguet etc.). This lake is not on the authorised list — night fishing prohibited here. Source: peche65.fr Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lacs de Barroude.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Lacs de Barroude. Night fishing not authorised.
Required permits & cards: Verify with local Fédération.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 65 / Fédération Pêche Hautes-Pyrénées. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lacs de Barroude holds brown trout, rainbow trout, perch, pike, black bass. Pike fishing is a highlight of the venue — spinning, deadbaiting and lure fishing are all effective methods.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lacs de Barroude — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 65 / Fédération Pêche Hautes-Pyrénées. Licences are available online before your trip.
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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.
To fish Lacs de Barroude, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 65 / Fédération Pêche Hautes-Pyrénées is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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