La Roussette is a compact 20-hectare natural lake in the Ain region offering solid night carp fishing opportunities across a mixed coarse fishery of carp, pike, perch, bream and tench. Bank fishing only, with night sessions permitted—ideal for UK anglers seeking an intimate venue away from the crowds, roughly 361 miles from Calais. You'll need to contact AAPPMA de Buellas to confirm night fishing arrangements and obtain your local fishing permit before arrival.
Night fishing at La Roussette is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Ain's 2026 arrêté only covers specific designated venues (Lac de Barterand, Étangs du Comte, de la Rica, Plan d'eau de Glandieu, La Malourdie casiers 3/4/10, Plan d'eau de Cormoranche, plus Ain/Rhône/Saône river sections). Source: federation-peche-ain.com/parcours-carpes-de-nuit/ Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at La Roussette under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Ain departmental card or CHI/EHGO/URNE.
Managed by AAPPMA de Buellas. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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La Roussette holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. Carp are the primary draw for visiting UK anglers. All carp should be handled with care and returned promptly. A landing mat and unhooking mat are essential kit for any carp session.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish La Roussette — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Buellas. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish La Roussette, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Buellas is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. La Roussette is 361 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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