Lac de Lispach is a compact 10-hectare reservoir in the Vosges foothills offering intimate bank fishing for carp and tench in a pristine peat-bog setting—ideal if you want to escape crowded French venues. Day fishing only (no night sessions), with access restricted to bank anglers, making it a thoughtful choice for a peaceful mid-week session around 300 miles from Calais. You'll need an AAPPMA permit from the local Haut-Rhin / Vosges federation, so contact them ahead to confirm day-ticket availability.
Night fishing at Lac de Lispach is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this Vosges mountain lake. High Vosges lakes are classified as 1st category waters (trout/salmonid dominant) — night carp is not authorised here. Source: peche68.fr Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac de Lispach. Small mountain lake — boats forbidden or very restricted.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Lac de Lispach. Mountain lake — night fishing not authorised.
Required permits & cards: Haut-Rhin or Vosges departmental card. 1st category mountain lake rules apply.
Managed by AAPPMA locale Haut-Rhin / Vosges. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Lispach 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 Lispach — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA locale Haut-Rhin / 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 Haut-Rhin / Vosges) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac de Lispach, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA locale Haut-Rhin / Vosges is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de Lispach is 303 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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