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Lac de Longemer is a substantial 74-hectare natural lake in the Vosges region offering excellent mixed fishing for carp, catfish, pike and tench in a scenic mountain setting—around 303 miles from Calais. Day fishing only, with electric and rowing boats available to access deeper marks. You'll need to purchase a local AAPPMA licence and respect the May 1st predator season opener for pike and zander.
Night fishing at Lac de Longemer is not permitted. Lac de Longemer (74ha, 660m altitude, Vosges) is classified 1st category piscicole — same AAPPMA as Gérardmer (Vallée des Lacs). Night carp NOT authorised (1st category). Trolling from boat permitted (no thermal motors, same rule as Gérardmer). The Fédération des Vosges confirms: "Lacs de GERARDMER ET LONGEMER: la pêche à la traîne à partir d'une embarcation est autorisée à l'exclusion des embarcations propulsées avec un moteur thermique." Non-reciprocal — Gérardmer/Vallée des Lacs local card only. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden. Trolling from non-thermal boats permitted (3 lines max). Thermal motors strictly forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Lac de Longemer. Night fishing not authorised.
Required permits & cards: Local AAPPMA Vallée des Lacs card only. No CHI/EHGO/URNE reciprocity.
Managed by AAPPMA locale Haut-Rhin / Vosges. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac de Longemer 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 Longemer — 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.
France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Lac de Longemer, 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 Longemer is 303 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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