Jura · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 227 acres (92 ha)
Jura, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 227 acres (92 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 351mi from Calais
About Lac d'Ilay
One of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté's natural lakes, Lac d'Ilay in Jura covers 92 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Anglers can expect to encounter Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench and Corégone.
Lac d'Ilay operates as a day-only venue — worth noting for anglers planning longer trips. Regarding boats: Boats Jun 15–Sep 15 only, no motors. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
At 351 miles from Calais, Lac d'Ilay 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.
Department
Jura
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Lake
Size
227 acres (92 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
351 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA du Jura
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Lac d'Ilay covers 227 acres (92 ha) in Jura, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac d'Ilay?+
The water holds Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench, Corégone.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac d'Ilay?+
Night fishing at Lac d'Ilay is not permitted. Day fishing only. Navigation restricted Jun–Sep. Confirm with AAPPMA du Jura..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac d'Ilay?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac d'Ilay under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac d'Ilay from Calais?+
Lac d'Ilay is approximately 351 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac d'Ilay?+
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 du Jura).
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.
