Lac de Notre-Dame-de-Commiers is a substantial 153-hectare reservoir in the Hautes-Alpes offering good carp potential alongside pike, zander and tench in a stunning mountain setting—though the 448-mile journey from Calais makes it a serious expedition rather than a weekend trip. Bank fishing only, with no night sessions permitted due to safety restrictions as a compensation basin. Contact AAPPMA La Gaule du Trièves or the local FDAAPPMA 05 for day ticket access before you travel.
Night fishing at Lac de Notre-Dame-de-Commiers is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Hautes-Alpes is authorised on specific designated parcours per the 2026–2030 arrêté. The arrêté covers night carp on lowland plans d'eau and some sections of the Durance. Check peche-hautes-alpes.com for the current list. Source: peche-hautes-alpes.com + AP 05-2025-02-06-00003
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Lac de Notre-Dame-de-Commiers. EDF barrage on the Drac — boats permitted. Navigation regulated.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Notre-Dame-de-Commiers under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. Standard French bivouac law applies.
Required permits & cards: Isère departmental card or CHI/EHGO/URNE. Night carp per annual Isère AP. 4 rods (Isère/CHI) or 1 rod (others).
Managed by AAPPMA La Gaule du Trièves / FDAAPPMA 05. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Notre-Dame-de-Commiers holds carp, pike, perch, zander, tench, 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 Notre-Dame-de-Commiers — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA La Gaule du Trièves / 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 du Trièves / FDAAPPMA 05) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac de Notre-Dame-de-Commiers, 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 du Trièves / FDAAPPMA 05 is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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