Lac de la Maix is an intimate natural lake in the Vosges mountains, 289 miles from Calais, offering bank-only fishing for brown trout, rainbow trout, pike and perch in a peaceful, unspoilt setting. As a 1st category water, night fishing is not permitted, making this a daytime-only venue ideal for anglers seeking quality over quantity in a scenic environment. You'll need to purchase a permit from the local AAPPMA Vosges before fishing.
Night fishing at Lac de la Maix is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Vosges night carp is only permitted on: Lac de Bouzey (specific section), Étang fédéral n°2 de Châtel-sur-Moselle (350m), and river sections of the Moselle and Madon. Source: peche88.fr/reglementation-de-la-peche-nocturne-de-la-carpe-vosges/ Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de la Maix under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA locale Vosges. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de la Maix holds brown trout, rainbow trout, perch, pike. Pike fishing is a highlight of the venue — spinning, deadbaiting and lure fishing are all effective methods.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac de la Maix — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA locale Vosges. Licences are available online before your trip.
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1st Category (Salmonid) water. Trout season: 14 Mar–20 Sep 2026. No night fishing permitted. Carp/coarse: all year.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA locale Vosges) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac de la Maix, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA locale Vosges is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de la Maix is 289 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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