Jura · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 35 acres (14 ha)
Jura, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 35 acres (14 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 353mi from Calais
About Lac à la Dame
Lac à la Dame is a small natural lake in Jura, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, covering 14 hectares of freshwater fishing. The fishery holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch and Pike.
Fishing at Lac à la Dame is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Lac à la Dame is 353 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Jura
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Lake
Size
35 acres (14 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
353 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA Ain-Pays des Lacs (Clairvaux-les-Lacs)
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1st Category (Salmonid) water. Trout season: 14 Mar–20 Sep 2026. No night fishing permitted. Carp/coarse: all year.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA Ain-Pays des Lacs (Clairvaux-les-Lacs)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Lac à la Dame?+
Lac à la Dame covers 35 acres (14 ha) in Jura, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac à la Dame?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac à la Dame?+
Night fishing at Lac à la Dame is not permitted. 1st Cat. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac à la Dame?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac à la Dame under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac à la Dame from Calais?+
Lac à la Dame is approximately 353 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac à la Dame?+
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 (Clairvaux-les-Lacs)).
Fishing in Jura, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Jura is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Bourgogne-Franche-Comté departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
