Jura · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 38 acres (15 ha)
Jura, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 38 acres (15 ha) Lake No night fishing 359mi from Calais
About Lac de Bellefontaine
Lac de Bellefontaine is a small natural lake in Jura, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, covering 15 hectares of freshwater fishing. The fishery holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch and Pike.
Fishing at Lac de Bellefontaine is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only.
At 359 miles from Calais, Lac de Bellefontaine 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
38 acres (15 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
359 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA Société de Pêche du Haut Jura (Morez)
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Lac de Bellefontaine?+
Lac de Bellefontaine covers 38 acres (15 ha) in Jura, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Bellefontaine?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Bellefontaine?+
Night fishing at Lac de Bellefontaine is not permitted. 1st Cat. Nature Reserve.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Bellefontaine?+
Bivvy camping restrictions apply at Lac de Bellefontaine. Full details are available to PiscaMaps members.
How far is Lac de Bellefontaine from Calais?+
Lac de Bellefontaine is approximately 359 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Bellefontaine?+
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 Société de Pêche du Haut Jura (Morez)).
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.
