Lac de l'Île Paul is a compact 11-hectare reservoir in the Rhône region offering year-round night carp fishing, with pike and tench adding variety for daytime sessions. Boats with all motors are permitted, though anglers should respect the river current in this Rhône-connected water, located 383 miles south of Calais. You'll need an FD 69 day ticket or AAPPMA membership to fish here.
At 383 miles from Calais, Lac de l'Île Paul requires a longer journey from the UK, but Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — rewards the trip.
Night fishing at Lac de l'Île Paul is not permitted. Night carp NOT authorised on this lake. The Rhône federation (peche69.fr) explicitly states: 'la pêche de nuit est interdite sur la totalité des lacs et étangs public du département du Rhône'. Only the Rhône and Saône rivers are authorised for night carp. Source: peche69.fr/1646-peche-de-la-carpe-de-nuit.htm Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de l'Île Paul under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by FD 69 (Fédération de Pêche du Rhône). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de l'Île Paul holds carp, pike, perch, tench. 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 l'Île Paul — you will also need to be affiliated with FD 69 (Fédération de Pêche du Rhône). 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 (FD 69 (Fédération de Pêche du Rhône)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac de l'Île Paul, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FD 69 (Fédération de Pêche du Rhône) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de l'Île Paul is 383 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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