Lac de la Mine is a pristine alpine trout lake nestled in the high mountains of the Hautes-Alpes, offering excellent fly-fishing opportunities in a spectacular Provençal mountain setting. This remote, high-altitude water demands technical skill but rewards dedicated anglers with healthy populations of wild and native trout in pristine conditions.
Night fishing at Lac de la Mine is not permitted. Night fishing prohibited. Mountain/Category 1 trout water — French law prohibits night fishing between 30 min after sunset and 30 min before sunrise. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac de la Mine.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de la Mine under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Hautes-Alpes. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de la Mine holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac de la Mine — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Hautes-Alpes. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Lac de la Mine, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Pêche Hautes-Alpes is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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