Set in the Haut-Rhin department of Grand Est, Lac de Gérardmer is a medium-sized natural lake of 115 hectares that offers accessible public fishing. Species include Carp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench and Bream — with carp fishing the primary attraction for travelling anglers.
Night fishing is not permitted at Lac de Gérardmer, so plan accordingly. Regarding boats: Electric & Oars. No petrol. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
Lac de Gérardmer is 300 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Grand Est — a region bordering Germany and Luxembourg, popular with UK anglers for its proximity and excellent lake fishing — the fishing is well worth it.
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Lac de Gérardmer holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, 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 (AAPPMA de Gérardmer) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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