Hautes-Pyrénées · Occitanie · France · 16 acres (6 ha)
Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie 16 acres (6 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Réservoir des Laquets
Réservoir des Laquets is a pristine high-altitude trout lake nestled in the Hautes-Pyrénées, offering anglers a genuine alpine fishing experience with stunning mountain scenery and cold, clear waters. This remote Pyrenean water is ideal for fly fishing and spinning for native and stocked trout in an authentic mountain setting.
Department
Hautes-Pyrénées
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
16 acres (6 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Hautes-Pyrénées
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Réservoir des Laquets
Night fishing at Réservoir des Laquets 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: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Réservoir des Laquets 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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Réservoir des Laquets holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Réservoir des Laquets — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Hautes-Pyrénées. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Réservoir des Laquets covers 16 acres (6 ha) in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, France. It is a public reservoir managed under the French AAPPMA system.
What fish can I catch at Réservoir des Laquets?+
The water holds Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Arctic char.
Is night fishing allowed at Réservoir des Laquets?+
Night fishing at Réservoir des Laquets 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. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Réservoir des Laquets?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Réservoir des Laquets under standard French bivouac law — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Always confirm current rules with the local AAPPMA before fishing. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Are boats allowed at Réservoir des Laquets?+
Boats are not permitted at Réservoir des Laquets. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Réservoir des Laquets?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (Fédération de Pêche Hautes-Pyrénées). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Réservoir des Laquets
To fish Réservoir des Laquets, 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.
