Pyrénées-Atlantiques · Occitanie · France · Public River
Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Occitanie River No night fishing
About Le Bastan
Running through the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of Occitanie, Le Bastan is a public river open to coarse anglers under French fishing regulations. Species present include Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Chub, Barbel and Eel.
Night fishing is not permitted on Le Bastan, so plan accordingly. Regarding boats: No motorized boats; small unpowered craft may be allowed in lower sections..
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Department
Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
River
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
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Le Bastan holds brown trout, rainbow trout, chub, barbel, eel.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Le Bastan. Licences are available online before your trip.
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The river holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Chub, Barbel, Eel.
Is night fishing allowed on Le Bastan?+
Night fishing on Le Bastan is not permitted. Night fishing is not permitted on this Pyrénées-Atlantiques waterway. Standard day-fishing hours apply. Plan as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed on Le Bastan?+
Bivvy camping restrictions apply on Le Bastan. Full details are available to PiscaMaps members.
Are boats allowed on Le Bastan?+
Boat use is restricted. No motorized boats; small unpowered craft may be allowed in lower sections.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Le Bastan?+
Yes — a valid Carte de Pêche is required, available from cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA covering this stretch. Annual, weekly and daily licences are available.
Planning a Trip to Le Bastan
To fish Le Bastan, you need a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK and affiliation with the local AAPPMA covering this stretch. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
