Jura · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 143 acres (58 ha)
Jura, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 143 acres (58 ha) Lake No night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 350mi from Calais
About Grand lac de Clairvaux
Grand lac de Clairvaux is a medium-sized natural lake in Jura, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, covering 58 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Bream, Tench and Corégone, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Grand lac de Clairvaux is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Electric motors only. Boat hire available at Nautic Club La Pergola. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 350 miles from Calais, Grand lac de Clairvaux requires a longer journey from the UK, but Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — rewards the trip.
Department
Jura
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Lake
Size
143 acres (58 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
350 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA Ain-Pays des Lacs
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Grand lac de Clairvaux holds carp, pike, perch, zander, bream, tench, corégone. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Grand lac de Clairvaux covers 143 acres (58 ha) in Jura, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Grand lac de Clairvaux?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Zander, Bream, Tench, Corégone.
Is night fishing allowed at Grand lac de Clairvaux?+
Night fishing at Grand lac de Clairvaux is not permitted. Day fishing only. Check with AAPPMA Ain-Pays des Lacs..
Are bivvies allowed at Grand lac de Clairvaux?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Grand lac de Clairvaux under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Grand lac de Clairvaux from Calais?+
Grand lac de Clairvaux is approximately 350 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Grand lac de Clairvaux?+
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 Ain-Pays des Lacs).
Fishing in Jura, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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