Ain · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 27 acres (11 ha)
Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 27 acres (11 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 394mi from Calais
About La Malourdie
La Malourdie is a small natural lake in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, covering 11 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 La Malourdie — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA Bas-Bugey.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 394 miles from Calais, La Malourdie 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
Ain
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Lake
Size
27 acres (11 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
394 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA Bas-Bugey
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La Malourdie covers 27 acres (11 ha) in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at La Malourdie?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream.
Is night fishing allowed at La Malourdie?+
Night fishing at La Malourdie is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA Bas-Bugey..
Are bivvies allowed at La Malourdie?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at La Malourdie under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is La Malourdie from Calais?+
La Malourdie is approximately 394 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish La Malourdie?+
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 Bas-Bugey).
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.
