Formed by damming a river valley in Haut-Rhin, Lac de Kruth-Wildenstein is a medium-sized public reservoir covering 76 hectares and one of the more significant fisheries in Grand Est. 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 Kruth-Wildenstein, so plan accordingly. Regarding boats: Float-tube authorised. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
At 309 miles from Calais, Lac de Kruth-Wildenstein requires a longer journey from the UK, but Grand Est — a region bordering Germany and Luxembourg, popular with UK anglers for its proximity and excellent lake fishing — rewards the trip.
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Lac de Kruth-Wildenstein 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 (Fédération du Haut-Rhin (FDAAPPMA 68)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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