Lac de Cormoranche is a compact 23-hectare reservoir in the Rhône region offering solid mixed fishing with carp, catfish, pike and tench in a peaceful setting ideal for a shorter trip—around 352 miles from Calais. Night fishing is permitted for campsite residents only, and the venue is bank-only, making it accessible for visiting UK anglers without boat experience. You'll need an AAPPMA permit and to check current FD 69 regulations before your visit.
Night fishing at Lac de Cormoranche is not permitted. Night carp NOT authorised on this lake. The Rhône federation (peche69.fr) explicitly states: 'la pêche de nuit est interdite sur la totalité des lacs et étangs public du département du Rhône'. Only the Rhône and Saône rivers are authorised for night carp. Source: peche69.fr/1646-peche-de-la-carpe-de-nuit.htm Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Lac de Cormoranche. Dombes lake — boats permitted.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Cormoranche under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Rhône or Ain departmental card.
Managed by FD 69 (Fédération de Pêche du Rhône). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Cormoranche holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, tench, bream. Carp are the primary draw for visiting UK anglers. All carp should be handled with care and returned promptly. A landing mat and unhooking mat are essential kit for any carp session.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac de Cormoranche — you will also need to be affiliated with FD 69 (Fédération de Pêche du Rhône). Licences are available online before your trip.
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2nd Category water. Carp/coarse: open all year. Pike: 25 Apr 2026–31 Jan 2027 (closed Feb–Apr). Zander/Perch/Catfish: all year. Pike season as above.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (FD 69 (Fédération de Pêche du Rhône)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac de Cormoranche, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FD 69 (Fédération de Pêche du Rhône) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de Cormoranche is 352 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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