Pyrenees France · France

Gave de Pau France fishing forecast

65 Good of 100

Gave de Pau France is a freshwater fishing spot in Pyrenees France, France. Anglers here target Atlantic Salmon, Brown Trout. The most productive months are typically April, May, June, July, August, September.

Quick answer
Best monthsApril, May, June, July
Top speciesAtlantic Salmon, Brown Trout
Score now65/100
Local rulesFrance
Pressure trend
Pressure data unavailable
Best window today
05:00 · Light wind (0 km/h) and calm seas
Next solunar peak
major 05:29

Current conditions

Sea surface temp17.4 °C
Wind9 km/h from E
Current0.03 m/s toward WNW
Pressure1024 hPa
Cloud cover100%

Last updated Jun 7, 2026 (UTC). Conditions refresh through the day.

Bite windows

Moon
Last Quarter · 57% lit
Solunar day rating
50 / 100

Best months for Gave de Pau France:

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

What you can catch

Local regulations

Ministère de la Transition écologique, de la Biodiversité, de la Forêt, de la Mer et de la Pêche
France

Licensing:

  • saltwater-recreational — residents No paid licence for recreational sea fishing. From 2026, anglers aged 16+ must register every 12 months and declare daily catches of sensitive species (e.g. European seabass) via the EU RecFishing app. Minimum sizes, gear and zone/season restrictions apply., non-residents Same RecFishing registration and reporting obligations apply to non-residents fishing recreationally in French waters.
  • freshwater-recreational — residents Inland/freshwater fishing requires a "carte de pêche" from a local AAPPMA angling association (national network at cartedepeche.fr)., non-residents Non-residents need the same "carte de pêche" (annual, holiday or daily options available).

FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. French recreational fishing rules are set nationally and by EU regulations (including seabass measures and Mediterranean minimum sizes), and vary by area and season. Always verify with the Ministère de la Mer at mer.gouv.fr before fishing.

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Frequently asked questions

What fish can you catch at Gave de Pau France?

Anglers at Gave de Pau France target Atlantic Salmon and Brown Trout.

When is the best time to fish Gave de Pau France?

The most productive months at Gave de Pau France are typically April, May, June, July, August, September.

What is the fishing forecast for Gave de Pau France right now?

Gave de Pau France currently scores 65 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.

Do you need a licence to fish Gave de Pau France?

Fishing at Gave de Pau France follows the local rules for Pyrenees France, France. Bag limits, size limits, seasons and licence requirements are summarised in the Local regulations section above, with a link to the official authority.

Scores and conditions are forecasts for guidance only and can change rapidly. Always check local rules and current conditions, follow all fishing regulations, and prioritise your safety on the water.