Intimate 8-hectare gravel pit in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté offering solid carp, pike and tench fishing from the bank—ideal for UK anglers seeking a quieter, smaller venue away from busier lakes. Daylight fishing only (no night sessions), so plan your trip around daylight hours; the leisurely pace suits those wanting to explore the region's scenic countryside. You'll need an AAPPMA licence from Lure - Les Aynans to fish legally.
At 302 miles from Calais, Lac de la Moselotte requires a longer journey from the UK, but Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — rewards the trip.
Night fishing at Lac de la Moselotte is authorised under Haute-Saône regulations. Night carp confirmed — AAPPMA du Breuchin manages Lac des 7 Chevaux (étang supérieur) in Haute-Saône. This lake may be one of the 21 designated night carp parcours — verify exact AAPPMA assignment with peche-haute-saone.com/cartes-interactives-peche-haute-saone.html. Year-round (1 Jan–31 Dec 2026), all days. Vegetable baits/boilies only. Immediate release — no keep-sack. No live transport of carp >60cm at any time. Source: peche-haute-saone.com/les-parcours-specifiques.html
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de la Moselotte under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA Lure - Les Aynans. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de la Moselotte 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 Moselotte — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Lure - Les Aynans. 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 Lure - Les Aynans) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac de la Moselotte, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Lure - Les Aynans is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de la Moselotte is 302 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac de la Moselotte — always check the current rules with AAPPMA Lure - Les Aynans before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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