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Lac de Bouverans is a peaceful 30-hectare natural lake in the Doubs offering excellent sport for bream and tench alongside pike and perch, making it ideal if you're seeking variety beyond carp. Located 349 miles south-east of Calais in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, it's day-fishing only with no boat access, so you'll be working from the bank for a more intimate, traditional French lake experience. Contact AAPPMA du Doubs to confirm current fishing regulations and obtain your mandatory French fishing licence before your trip.
At 349 miles from Calais, Lac de Bouverans 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 de Bouverans is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Doubs requires specific prefectoral authorisation on designated parcours. Check peche25.fr for the current list before fishing at night. Source: peche25.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Bouverans under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA du Doubs. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac de Bouverans holds pike, perch, trout, bream, tench. 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 Bouverans — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA du Doubs. Licences are available online before your trip.
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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 de Bouverans, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA du Doubs is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de Bouverans is 349 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Doubs is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Doubs or explore all of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
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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