Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 15 acres (6 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 511mi from Calais
About Lac de derrière la Croix
Lac de derrière la Croix is a intimate natural lake in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, covering 6 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch and Tench, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Lac de derrière la Croix is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Lac de derrière la Croix is 511 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur — a stunning region with mountain lakes, large reservoirs and excellent carp fishing in the south — the fishing is well worth it.
Lac de derrière la Croix holds carp, pike, perch, tench. 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 (FDAAPPMA 04 / Fédération Pêche Alpes-de-Haute-Provence) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Lac de derrière la Croix?+
Lac de derrière la Croix covers 15 acres (6 ha) in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de derrière la Croix?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de derrière la Croix?+
Night fishing at Lac de derrière la Croix is not permitted. High Alt (Ubaye).
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de derrière la Croix?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de derrière la Croix under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de derrière la Croix from Calais?+
Lac de derrière la Croix is approximately 511 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de derrière la Croix?+
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 (FDAAPPMA 04 / Fédération Pêche Alpes-de-Haute-Provence).
Fishing in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
