Lacs des Aires is a pristine high-altitude alpine trout lake nestled in the Hautes-Pyrénées, offering stunning mountain scenery and challenging fly-fishing opportunities for wild brown trout and brook trout. This remote Pyrenean water rewards anglers willing to hike into the backcountry with the promise of unspoiled mountain fishing in one of France's most dramatic natural settings.
Night fishing at Lacs des Aires is not permitted. Night fishing prohibited. Mountain/Category 1 trout water — French law prohibits night fishing between 30 min after sunset and 30 min before sunrise. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lacs des Aires.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lacs des Aires under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Hautes-Pyrénées. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lacs des Aires holds brown trout, brook trout, arctic char.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lacs des Aires — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Hautes-Pyrénées. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Lacs des Aires, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Pêche Hautes-Pyrénées is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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