Lac des Bouillouses

Tucked into Occitanie, France, Lac des Bouillouses is a reservoir that fishes differently season to season. Spring brings fish into the shallows to spawn or feed on early baitfish; midsummer pushes them to cooler, deeper water; autumn turns them aggressive again as they pack on weight before winter. Anglers planning a trip to Lac des Bouillouses should check water temperature and recent weather — a sudden cold front can shut a reservoir like this down for a day.

Location

42.5707, 2.0002 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Brook troutRainbow trout

Fishing Techniques

• For Brook trout

  Fish upstream, casting into pools and runs, allowing your bait or lure to drift naturally with the current for best results.

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Lac des Bouillouses.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Lac des Bouillouses, make sure your licence covers Occitanie, France and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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