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Fishing at Étang de l'Or

Hérault · Occitanie · France · 7,777 acres (3,147 ha)
Hérault, Occitanie 7,777 acres (3,147 ha) Water No night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted

About Fishing at Étang de l'Or

Étang de l'Or is a shallow lowland pond in Hérault, situated in the flat Mediterranean plains of Occitanie near Montpellier. This classic coarse fishing venue offers excellent opportunities for specimen hunters targeting bream, carp, and pike in its productive waters.

Department
Hérault
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Water
Size
7,777 acres (3,147 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Hérault

Fishing Rules & Regulations — Étang de l'Or

Night fishing at Étang de l'Or is permitted but with restrictions. Dept 34 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing.

Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Étang de l'Or.

Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de l'Or 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 Hérault. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.

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Fish Species at Étang de l'Or

Étang de l'Or holds common carp, european bream, roach, tench, pike, perch, catfish. 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 Étang de l'Or — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Hérault. Licences are available online before your trip.

Étang de l'Or — Photography

Étang de l'Or, Hérault

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Planning a Trip to Étang de l'Or

To fish Étang de l'Or, 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 Hérault is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.

Hérault is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Hérault or explore all of Occitanie.

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