Lac de Pétichet is an 80-hectare alpine lake in the Hautes-Alpes offering pike and black bass alongside trout species—a scenic mountain alternative if you're willing to venture 450 miles southeast of Calais, though night fishing isn't permitted here. Bank fishing only, so you'll be working the shoreline for predators in stunning high-altitude surroundings, quite different from French lowland carp lakes. You'll need a permit from AAPPMA La Gaule de Laffrey or the local FDAAPPMA 05, and this is fundamentally a trout and pike venue rather than a carp destination.
At 450 miles from Calais, Lac de Pétichet 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.
Night fishing at Lac de Pétichet 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 Pétichet.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Pétichet under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Isère card or CHI/EHGO/URNE. Night carp per Isère AP.
Managed by AAPPMA La Gaule de Laffrey / FDAAPPMA 05. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Pétichet holds brown trout, rainbow trout, perch, pike, black bass. Pike fishing is a highlight of the venue — spinning, deadbaiting and lure fishing are all effective methods.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac de Pétichet — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA La Gaule de Laffrey / FDAAPPMA 05. Licences are available online before your trip.
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1st Category (Salmonid) water. Trout season: 14 Mar–20 Sep 2026. No night fishing permitted. Carp/coarse: all year.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA La Gaule de Laffrey / FDAAPPMA 05) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac de Pétichet, 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 Laffrey / FDAAPPMA 05 is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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