Lac de la Cassière is a compact 13.5-hectare reservoir in the Auvergne foothills offering intimate bank fishing for carp, tench, pike and perch — ideal if you prefer a quieter, less pressured venue away from the busier French lakes. Daylight-only fishing (it's a 2nd category water) keeps the angler count low, though you'll need to respect the mix of private and public access areas. Note: obtain your fishing permit from Fédération de Pêche du Puy-de-Dôme (FD 63) and check access permissions before visiting, as boundaries between private and public sections can be unclear.
Lac de la Cassière is 367 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — the fishing is well worth it.
Night fishing at Lac de la Cassière is not permitted. 2nd category. Private/Public mix. Daylight only Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac de la Cassière.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de la Cassière under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by FD 63 (Fédération de Pêche du Puy-de-Dôme). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de la Cassière 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 la Cassière — you will also need to be affiliated with FD 63 (Fédération de Pêche du Puy-de-Dôme). 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 63 (Fédération de Pêche du Puy-de-Dôme)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac de la Cassière, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FD 63 (Fédération de Pêche du Puy-de-Dôme) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de la Cassière is 367 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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