Pyrénées-Atlantiques · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France · 0 acres (0 ha)
Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 0 acres (0 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Étang de Chourroumillas
Étang de Chourroumillas is a pristine high-altitude trout lake nestled in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, offering anglers excellent opportunities for wild brown trout in an authentic alpine setting. This mountain water demands traditional fly-fishing techniques and rewards patient anglers with challenging but rewarding catches in stunning Pyrenean scenery.
Department
Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Water Type
Water
Size
0 acres (0 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
AAPPMA Arcangues
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Étang de Chourroumillas
Night fishing at Étang de Chourroumillas 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 Étang de Chourroumillas.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de Chourroumillas 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 AAPPMA Arcangues. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de Chourroumillas holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Étang de Chourroumillas — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Arcangues. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Étang de Chourroumillas covers 0 acres (0 ha) in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de Chourroumillas?+
The water holds Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Arctic char.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de Chourroumillas?+
Night fishing at Étang de Chourroumillas 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 Étang de Chourroumillas?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de Chourroumillas 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 Étang de Chourroumillas?+
Boats are not permitted at Étang de Chourroumillas. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de Chourroumillas?+
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 (AAPPMA Arcangues). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Étang de Chourroumillas
To fish Étang de Chourroumillas, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Arcangues is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
