Ain · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 49 acres (20 ha)
Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 49 acres (20 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 361mi from Calais
About La Roussette
La Roussette is a small natural lake in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, covering 20 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 La Roussette — Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de Buellas.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
La Roussette 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
49 acres (20 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
361 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de Buellas
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La Roussette covers 49 acres (20 ha) in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at La Roussette?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at La Roussette?+
Night fishing at La Roussette is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de Buellas..
Are bivvies allowed at La Roussette?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at La Roussette under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is La Roussette from Calais?+
La Roussette is approximately 361 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish La Roussette?+
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 Buellas).
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.
