Lac de Bellefontaine is a serene 15-hectare natural lake in the Jura mountains, roughly 360 miles from Calais, offering bank fishing for pike and perch rather than the carp-focused experience most UK anglers seek. As a 1st Category Nature Reserve, night fishing is prohibited and the lake is exclusively for daytime sessions with no boat access. This is a worthwhile detour if you're exploring the region and fancy switching to predatory species, but note you'll need a valid French fishing licence and membership with AAPPMA Société de Pêche du Haut Jura (based in Morez) to fish legally.
Night fishing at Lac de Bellefontaine is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Jura's arrêté only covers specific designated venues — this lake is not among them. Source: peche-jura.com/parcours-carpe-de-nuit.html Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat rules at Lac de Bellefontaine are unconfirmed — verify with the local AAPPMA. Mountain lake — verify locally.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Lac de Bellefontaine. Night fishing not authorised — 1st category.
Required permits & cards: Jura departmental card. Local AAPPMA Haut Jura card.
Managed by AAPPMA Société de Pêche du Haut Jura (Morez). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Bellefontaine 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 de Bellefontaine — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Société de Pêche du Haut Jura (Morez). Licences are available online before your trip.
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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 Société de Pêche du Haut Jura (Morez)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac de Bellefontaine, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Société de Pêche du Haut Jura (Morez) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de Bellefontaine is 359 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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