Lac de la Forestière is a modest 28-hectare reservoir in the Rhône region offering solid carp and catfish prospects alongside pike and tench — ideal if you're seeking quieter, bank-only fishing away from busier French waters. Located 384 miles south of Calais, it's better suited as part of a broader French angling tour rather than a dedicated trip destination. Note: day fishing only (night fishing prohibited in the protected Miribel zone), and you'll need an AAPPMA licence from ALYVAL to fish legally.
Lac de la Forestière is 384 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 Forestière 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 la Forestière under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA ALYVAL (Lyon/Val de Saône). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de la Forestière holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, 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 la Forestière — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA ALYVAL (Lyon/Val de Saône). 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 (AAPPMA ALYVAL (Lyon/Val de Saône)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac de la Forestière, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA ALYVAL (Lyon/Val de Saône) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de la Forestière is 384 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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