Drôme · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 4 acres (1 ha)
Drôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 4 acres (1 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 445mi from Calais
About Lac de la Grande Moucherolle
One of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes's natural lakes, Lac de la Grande Moucherolle in Drôme covers 1 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Anglers can expect to encounter Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch and Pike.
Lac de la Grande Moucherolle operates as a day-only venue — worth noting for anglers planning longer trips. Regarding boats: No navigation allowed. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
Lac de la Grande Moucherolle is 445 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.
Department
Drôme
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Lake
Size
4 acres (1 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
445 miles
Managed by
FD 26 (Fédération de Pêche de la Drôme)
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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 26 (Fédération de Pêche de la Drôme)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Lac de la Grande Moucherolle?+
Lac de la Grande Moucherolle covers 4 acres (1 ha) in Drôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de la Grande Moucherolle?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de la Grande Moucherolle?+
Night fishing at Lac de la Grande Moucherolle is not permitted. High altitude (Vercors). Extremely restricted; daylight only.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de la Grande Moucherolle?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de la Grande Moucherolle under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de la Grande Moucherolle from Calais?+
Lac de la Grande Moucherolle is approximately 445 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de la Grande Moucherolle?+
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 (FD 26 (Fédération de Pêche de la Drôme)).
Fishing in Drôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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