Lac de Kruth-Wildenstein is a substantial 76-hectare Alsatian reservoir offering solid carp prospects alongside catfish, pike and zander in a scenic mountain setting—around 309 miles from Calais. Day fishing only (no night sessions), but float-tubes are permitted, giving you flexibility to reach deeper feeding zones. You'll need to purchase a day ticket from the local FDAAPPMA 68 and check their current regulations before your trip.
Night fishing at Lac de Kruth-Wildenstein is not permitted. Lac de Kruth-Wildenstein (76–81ha, 545m altitude, Haut-Rhin) is classified 1st category piscicole. Night carp NOT authorised. Open from Good Friday to 3rd Sunday after 1st category closure (approx mid-October). Fishing hours: half-hour before sunrise to half-hour after sunset only. Non-motorised boats and float-tubes permitted daytime only. 1 brochet/day 60–80cm (fenêtre de capture). Reciprocity: Haut-Rhin, URNE, EHGO, CHI. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden. Non-motorised/light boats and float-tubes permitted daytime only. No overnight fishing.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Lac de Kruth-Wildenstein. Night fishing not authorised. No camping/fires.
Required permits & cards: Haut-Rhin annual card or URNE/EHGO/CHI reciprocity. Specific 2025 règlement intérieur applies.
Managed by Fédération du Haut-Rhin (FDAAPPMA 68). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Kruth-Wildenstein holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. 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 Kruth-Wildenstein — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération du Haut-Rhin (FDAAPPMA 68). Licences are available online before your trip.
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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.
To fish Lac de Kruth-Wildenstein, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération du Haut-Rhin (FDAAPPMA 68) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de Kruth-Wildenstein is 309 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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