Lac de la Plaine is a scenic 32-hectare reservoir in the Vosges offering excellent mixed coarse fishing with solid carp populations alongside catfish, pike and zander—ideal if you want variety without sacrificing carp chances. Day fishing only here, but electric boats and float-tubes are permitted, giving you good mobility to explore the deeper channels and features. You'll need to purchase a day ticket through the local AAPPMA Vosges and check their specific regulations; at 285 miles from Calais, it's a worthwhile inland drive for a dedicated trip.
Night fishing at Lac de la Plaine 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 Plaine 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 Plaine holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, 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 Plaine — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA locale Vosges. 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 locale Vosges) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac de la Plaine, 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 Plaine is 285 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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