Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 57 acres (23 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 484mi from Calais
About Lac de Pelleautier
Lac de Pelleautier is a small natural lake in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, covering 23 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream and Black Bass, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Lac de Pelleautier is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 484 miles from Calais, Lac de Pelleautier requires a longer journey from the UK, but Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur — a stunning region with mountain lakes, large reservoirs and excellent carp fishing in the south — rewards the trip.
Lac de Pelleautier holds carp, pike, perch, tench, bream, black bass. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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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 (FDAAPPMA 04 / Fédération Pêche Alpes-de-Haute-Provence) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Lac de Pelleautier?+
Lac de Pelleautier covers 57 acres (23 ha) in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Pelleautier?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream, Black Bass.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Pelleautier?+
Night fishing at Lac de Pelleautier is not permitted. 2nd Cat / Family site.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Pelleautier?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Pelleautier under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de Pelleautier from Calais?+
Lac de Pelleautier is approximately 484 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Pelleautier?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (FDAAPPMA 04 / Fédération Pêche Alpes-de-Haute-Provence).
Fishing in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
