Doubs · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 74 acres (30 ha)
Doubs, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 74 acres (30 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 349mi from Calais
About Lac de Bouverans
One of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté's natural lakes, Lac de Bouverans in Doubs covers 30 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Anglers can expect to encounter Pike, Perch, Trout, Bream and Tench.
Lac de Bouverans operates as a day-only venue — worth noting for anglers planning longer trips. Regarding boats: No motors. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
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.
Department
Doubs
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Lake
Size
74 acres (30 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
349 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA du Doubs
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Lac de Bouverans covers 74 acres (30 ha) in Doubs, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Bouverans?+
The water holds Pike, Perch, Trout, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Bouverans?+
Night fishing at Lac de Bouverans is not permitted. Day fishing only. Confirm with AAPPMA du Doubs..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Bouverans?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Bouverans under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de Bouverans from Calais?+
Lac de Bouverans is approximately 349 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Bouverans?+
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 Doubs).
Fishing in Doubs, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Doubs 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.
