Ain · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 136 acres (55 ha)
Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 136 acres (55 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 361mi from Calais
About Gravière de Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg
Gravière de Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg is a medium-sized natural lake in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, covering 55 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Gravière de Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg — Night carp fishing weekend only, one bank only. Extra vignette required. Confirm with AAPPMA de Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg.. Bank fishing only at Gravière de Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Gravière de Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg is 361 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Ain
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Lake
Size
136 acres (55 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
361 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg
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Gravière de Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg holds carp, pike, perch, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Gravière de Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg covers 136 acres (55 ha) in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Gravière de Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at Gravière de Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg?+
Night fishing at Gravière de Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg is permitted. Night carp fishing weekend only, one bank only. Extra vignette required. Confirm with AAPPMA de Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg..
Are bivvies allowed at Gravière de Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Gravière de Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Gravière de Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg from Calais?+
Gravière de Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg is approximately 361 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Gravière de Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg?+
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 Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg).
Fishing in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Ain is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
