Pyrénées-Orientales · Occitanie · France · 6 acres (3 ha)
Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie 6 acres (3 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 576mi from Calais
About Petit Estany Blau
One of Occitanie's natural lakes, Petit Estany Blau in Pyrénées-Orientales covers 3 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Anglers can expect to encounter Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch and Pike.
Petit Estany Blau operates as a day-only venue — worth noting for anglers planning longer trips. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
Petit Estany Blau is 576 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.
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 66 / Fédération Pêche Pyrénées-Orientales) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Petit Estany Blau?+
Petit Estany Blau covers 6 acres (3 ha) in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Petit Estany Blau?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike.
Is night fishing allowed at Petit Estany Blau?+
Night fishing at Petit Estany Blau is not permitted. High Altitude.
Are bivvies allowed at Petit Estany Blau?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Petit Estany Blau under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Petit Estany Blau from Calais?+
Petit Estany Blau is approximately 576 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Petit Estany Blau?+
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 66 / Fédération Pêche Pyrénées-Orientales).
Fishing in Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie
Pyrénées-Orientales 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.
