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Lac Bleu, Territoire de Belfort
This intimate 1.5-hectare mountain lake in the Vosges foothills offers bank-only fishing for trout, pike and perch in a scenic setting—ideal if you're exploring beyond traditional carp waters on a France trip. As a 1st Category water, night fishing isn't permitted, so plan daytime sessions around 320 miles from Calais. You'll need an AAPPMA permit from the local federation (Fédération Pêche TdB) to fish here legally.
Night fishing at Lac Bleu is not permitted. Night carp not confirmed on this mountain/alpine lake. Territoire de Belfort night carp is mainly on designated lowland plans d'eau. Source: fd-peche-belfort.fr Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac Bleu under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Territoire de Belfort card (URNE/CHI).
Managed by Fédération Pêche TdB / Haut-Rhin – Lac Bleu Ballon d'Alsace. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac Bleu holds brown trout, rainbow trout, perch, pike. Pike fishing is a highlight of the venue — spinning, deadbaiting and lure fishing are all effective methods.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac Bleu — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération Pêche TdB / Haut-Rhin – Lac Bleu Ballon d'Alsace. Licences are available online before your trip.
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1st Category (Salmonid) water. Trout season: approx. Apr–Sep (mountain lake – confirm local dates). No night fishing. Carp/coarse: all year.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (Fédération Pêche TdB / Haut-Rhin – Lac Bleu Ballon d'Alsace) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Lac Bleu, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération Pêche TdB / Haut-Rhin – Lac Bleu Ballon d'Alsace is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac Bleu is 320 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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