Lac de Cormoranche is a small public reservoir in the Rhône department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, covering 23 hectares (56-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Tench and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac de Cormoranche — Authorised only for campsite residents. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 352 miles from Calais, Lac de Cormoranche requires a longer journey from the UK, but Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — rewards the trip.
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Lac de Cormoranche holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, tench, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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.
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