Drôme · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 30 acres (12 ha)
Drôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 30 acres (12 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 467mi from Calais
About Étang de Montjoux
Étang de Montjoux is a small natural lake in Drôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, covering 12 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang de Montjoux — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Drôme.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 467 miles from Calais, Étang de Montjoux requires a longer journey from the UK, but Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — rewards the trip.
Department
Drôme
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Lake
Size
30 acres (12 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
467 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de la Drôme
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Étang de Montjoux holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Étang de Montjoux covers 30 acres (12 ha) in Drôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang de Montjoux?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang de Montjoux?+
Night fishing at Étang de Montjoux is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Drôme..
Are bivvies allowed at Étang de Montjoux?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang de Montjoux under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Étang de Montjoux from Calais?+
Étang de Montjoux is approximately 467 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang de Montjoux?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA de la Drôme).
Fishing in Drôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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