Isère · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 243 acres (98 ha)
Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 243 acres (98 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac de Pierre-Chatel
Lac de Pierre-Chatel is a pristine alpine trout lake nestled in the high mountains of the Isère department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, offering excellent habitat for wild and stocked trout in a stunning mountain setting. This cold-water fishery rewards anglers with opportunities for both brown and rainbow trout, with the dramatic alpine scenery making it a premier destination for high-altitude fly and spin fishing.
Department
Isère
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Water
Size
243 acres (98 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Isère
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac de Pierre-Chatel
Night fishing at Lac de Pierre-Chatel is not permitted. Night fishing prohibited. Mountain/Category 1 trout water — French law prohibits night fishing between 30 min after sunset and 30 min before sunrise. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Pierre-Chatel under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Isère. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Pierre-Chatel holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac de Pierre-Chatel — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Isère. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Lac de Pierre-Chatel covers 243 acres (98 ha) in Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Pierre-Chatel?+
The water holds Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Arctic char.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Pierre-Chatel?+
Night fishing at Lac de Pierre-Chatel is not permitted. Night fishing prohibited. Mountain/Category 1 trout water — French law prohibits night fishing between 30 min after sunset and 30 min before sunrise. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Pierre-Chatel?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Pierre-Chatel under standard French bivouac law — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Always confirm current rules with the local AAPPMA before fishing. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Are boats allowed at Lac de Pierre-Chatel?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac de Pierre-Chatel. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Pierre-Chatel?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (Fédération de Pêche Isère). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Lac de Pierre-Chatel
To fish Lac de Pierre-Chatel, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Pêche Isère is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
