Lac d'Alfeld is an intimate 7.7-hectare natural lake in the Jura foothills, roughly 312 miles south of Calais, offering bank-only fishing for brown trout, rainbow trout, pike and perch in a scenic mountain setting. Day fishing only (1st Category water), so plan accordingly if you're used to French night sessions. You'll need a Fédération Pêche TdB or Haut-Rhin AAPPMA licence and should contact the local federation ahead of your trip to confirm access and seasonal restrictions.
At 312 miles from Calais, Lac d'Alfeld requires a longer journey from the UK, but Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — rewards the trip.
Night fishing at Lac d'Alfeld 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 d'Alfeld 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 d'Alfeld. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac d'Alfeld 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 d'Alfeld — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération Pêche TdB / Haut-Rhin – Lac d'Alfeld. 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 d'Alfeld) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac d'Alfeld, 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 d'Alfeld is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac d'Alfeld is 312 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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