Essonne · Île-de-France · France · 26 acres (10 ha)
Essonne, Île-de-France 26 acres (10 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac de l'Arbalète
Lac de l'Arbalète is a lowland lake in the Essonne department of Île-de-France, offering accessible fishing opportunities just south of Paris. This gentle water is ideal for anglers seeking a convenient urban-fringe fishing destination with good populations of common European freshwater species.
Department
Essonne
Region
Île-de-France
Water Type
Water
Size
26 acres (10 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Essonne
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac de l'Arbalète
Night fishing at Lac de l'Arbalète is permitted but with restrictions. Dept 91 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing.
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de l'Arbalète 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 Essonne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Interactive Map
Find every French public fishing venue in one place
Filter by species, size, night fishing, boats and bivvy. Find venues near Essonne and across all of France.
Lac de l'Arbalète holds common carp, crucian carp, tench, roach, rudd, perch, pike, catfish. 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 l'Arbalète — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Essonne. Licences are available online before your trip.
Full details available to PiscaMaps members
Join to unlock full rules, night sectors, access notes and local camping spots for Lac de l'Arbalète and 10,000+ venues across France, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Lac de l'Arbalète covers 26 acres (10 ha) in Essonne, Île-de-France, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de l'Arbalète?+
The water holds Common carp, Crucian carp, Tench, Roach, Rudd, Perch, Pike, Catfish.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de l'Arbalète?+
Night fishing at Lac de l'Arbalète is subject to local rules. Dept 91 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de l'Arbalète?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de l'Arbalète under standard French bivouac law — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Always confirm current rules with the local AAPPMA before fishing. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Are boats allowed at Lac de l'Arbalète?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac de l'Arbalète. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de l'Arbalète?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (Fédération de Pêche Essonne). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Lac de l'Arbalète
To fish Lac de l'Arbalète, 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 Essonne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
