Puy-de-Dôme · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 29 acres (12 ha)
Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 29 acres (12 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac de Courty
Lac de Courty is a pristine high-altitude trout water nestled in the volcanic peaks of Puy-de-Dôme, offering alpine fishing in the heart of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This mountain lake rewards anglers with clear waters and excellent conditions for both fly and light spinning techniques in a stunning Massif Central setting.
Department
Puy-de-Dôme
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Water
Size
29 acres (12 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Puy-de-Dôme
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac de Courty
Night fishing at Lac de Courty is not permitted. Night fishing prohibited. Mountain/Category 1 trout water — French law prohibits night fishing between 30 min after sunset and 30 min before sunrise. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Courty under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Puy-de-Dôme. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Courty holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac de Courty — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Puy-de-Dôme. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Lac de Courty covers 29 acres (12 ha) in Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Courty?+
The water holds Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Arctic char.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Courty?+
Night fishing at Lac de Courty is not permitted. Night fishing prohibited. Mountain/Category 1 trout water — French law prohibits night fishing between 30 min after sunset and 30 min before sunrise. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Courty?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Courty under standard French bivouac law — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Always confirm current rules with the local AAPPMA before fishing. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Are boats allowed at Lac de Courty?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac de Courty. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Courty?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (Fédération de Pêche Puy-de-Dôme). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Lac de Courty
To fish Lac de Courty, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Pêche Puy-de-Dôme is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
