Ain · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 27 acres (11 ha)
Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 27 acres (11 ha) Lake Night fishing Bivvy permitted 378mi from Calais
About Lac de Chartreuse
Set in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Lac de Chartreuse is a small natural lake of 11 hectares that offers accessible public fishing. Species include Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
For UK carp anglers, night fishing at Lac de Chartreuse is allowed: Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de l'Ain.. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
Lac de Chartreuse is 378 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Ain
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Lake
Size
27 acres (11 ha)
Night Fishing
Permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
378 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de l'Ain
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Lac de Chartreuse holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Lac de Chartreuse covers 27 acres (11 ha) in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Chartreuse?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Chartreuse?+
Night fishing at Lac de Chartreuse is permitted. Night carp fishing permitted. Confirm with AAPPMA de l'Ain..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Chartreuse?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Chartreuse under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de Chartreuse from Calais?+
Lac de Chartreuse is approximately 378 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Chartreuse?+
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 de l'Ain).
Fishing in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Ain is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
