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Lac de Monteynard-Avignonet is a vast 558-hectare reservoir in Provence offering excellent carp fishing alongside pike, zander and bream in stunning Alpine scenery—though the exposure makes it notoriously windy, so plan your tactics accordingly. Night fishing is not permitted here, so expect daytime-only sessions across this sprawling venue roughly 450 miles from Calais. You'll need to purchase a day ticket through AAPPMA La Gaule de la Mure; boats are available (electric recommended given the wind), making this ideal for anglers wanting to explore deeper features and maximize their distance from shore.
Night fishing at Lac de Monteynard-Avignonet is not permitted. Night carp is not authorised in Hautes-Alpes. The department is dominated by mountain lakes and salmonid waters (1st category) where night carp fishing is prohibited. Verify with peche-hautes-alpes.com if this is a 2nd category lake with a specific parcours designation. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Lac de Monteynard-Avignonet. Boat fishing authorised (including trolling). Isère club halieutique and departmental reciprocity card holders: 4 lines. Other cards: 1 line only. Lake is 20km long and 300m average width — boat strongly recommended. Navigation rules apply (RPPN de Monteynard AP2014104_048 on file at Isère prefecture).
Required permits & cards: Isère departmental card or CHI reciprocal card (4 lines). Other departments: 1 line only. Night carp 2025 temporary arrêté — verify current status and sectors with AAPPMA.
Managed by AAPPMA La Gaule de la Mure / FDAAPPMA 05. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac de Monteynard-Avignonet holds carp, pike, perch, zander, bream, black bass. 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 Monteynard-Avignonet — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA La Gaule de la Mure / FDAAPPMA 05. 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 La Gaule de la Mure / FDAAPPMA 05) 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 Monteynard-Avignonet, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA La Gaule de la Mure / FDAAPPMA 05 is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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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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