Lac de Gournier is a lowland lake in the Drôme department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, offering accessible fishing opportunities in the rolling countryside of southeastern France. This productive water is well-suited for anglers seeking warmwater and coolwater species in a peaceful, rural setting.
Night fishing at Lac de Gournier is permitted but with restrictions. Dept 26 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac de Gournier.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Gournier 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 Drôme. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Gournier holds carp, pike, perch, roach, tench, bream, catfish. 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 Gournier — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Drôme. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Lac de Gournier, 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 Drôme is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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