Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 4 acres (2 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 500mi from Calais
About Lac de l'Euve
One of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur's natural lakes, Lac de l'Euve in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence covers 2 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Anglers can expect to encounter Pike, Perch and Tench.
Lac de l'Euve operates as a day-only venue — worth noting for anglers planning longer trips. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
Lac de l'Euve is 500 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.
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 l'Euve?+
Lac de l'Euve covers 4 acres (2 ha) in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de l'Euve?+
The water holds Pike, Perch, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de l'Euve?+
Night fishing at Lac de l'Euve is not permitted. High Alt (Ubaye).
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de l'Euve?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de l'Euve under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de l'Euve from Calais?+
Lac de l'Euve is approximately 500 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de l'Euve?+
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.
