Public Fishing in Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Carp Fishing in Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Vaucluse in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur has 15 public fishing venues listed on PiscaMaps, of which 3 permit night fishing and 15 allow bivvy camping under standard French bivouac rules. Species present across the public waters include Black Bass, Bream, Carp, Perch, Pike, Tench, Zander. All anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche from cartedepeche.fr and affiliation with the local AAPPMA for each venue fished.

Night carp fishing rules in Vaucluse are set at venue level by the local AAPPMA and can change seasonally. Always verify current rules on the individual venue page and confirm with the local federation before planning an overnight session. Designated night carp secteurs typically run from April to October on most waters.

To fish public waters in Vaucluse, purchase a Carte de Pêche online at cartedepeche.fr before leaving the UK. The annual licence covers most public venues across France and includes AAPPMA affiliation for each water you fish. Day and weekly licences are also available for shorter trips.

Bivvy camping is permitted at 15 venues in Vaucluse under standard French bivouac rules — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Confirm specific conditions on each venue page.

Fishing Licence & Rules in Vaucluse

All anglers fishing public waters in Vaucluse must hold a valid Carte de Pêche. Licences are available from cartedepeche.fr and can be purchased online before your trip. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA for the venue you intend to fish.

Night fishing, bivouac camping and boat use are regulated at the venue level. Always check the specific rules for your venue on PiscaMaps before travelling, and verify current permissions with the local federation if fishing at night.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How many public fishing venues are in Vaucluse?+
  PiscaMaps lists 15 public fishing venues in Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. These include lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across the department.
• Is night fishing allowed in Vaucluse?+
  3 out of 15 venues in Vaucluse permit night fishing. Rules vary by venue — always check the individual venue details and confirm with the local AAPPMA before fishing at night.
• What fish species are present in Vaucluse?+
  Public waters in Vaucluse hold Black Bass, Bream, Carp, Perch, Pike, Tench, Zander. The exact species available varies by venue and water type.
• Can I use a bivvy in Vaucluse?+
  15 venues in Vaucluse permit bivvy camping. Standard French bivouac rules apply — one rod, within 10 metres of the bank, no fires. Always check the individual venue for specific conditions.
• Do I need a fishing licence for Vaucluse?+
  Yes — all anglers fishing in France need a Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA for the water you are fishing.
• How do I find carp fishing in Vaucluse?+
  Use the PiscaMaps interactive map to filter venues in Vaucluse by species. All public venues with carp are listed along with night fishing rules, bivvy permissions and access notes.

Public Fishing Venues in Vaucluse

Lakes, rivers and canals with individual venue pages on PiscaMaps:

• Bassin d'Éclusées de Cadarache
• Étang de la Gravière
• Gravière de l'Île Vieille
• Plan d'Eau du Revestidou
• Étang de la Bonde
• Retenue de la Laye
• Li Piboulos
• Bassin de Saint-Christophe
• L'Auzon
• La Laye
• La Mède
• La Méouge
• La Nesque
• La Riaille
• Le Buëch
• Le Jabron

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