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Lac de Pierre-Châtel is a pristine Alpine lake in the Hautes-Alpes offering pike and perch fishing in stunning mountain scenery, though it's classified as 1st Category (trout-focused) with no night fishing allowed. At nearly 100 hectares, it's sizeable enough for serious fishing, but bank access only means you'll need to work the margins and structure carefully. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA permit from La Gaule du Trièves before wetting a line.
At 451 miles from Calais, Lac de Pierre-Châtel 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 Pierre-Châtel 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: Boat access is restricted at Lac de Pierre-Châtel.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Lac de Pierre-Châtel. Night fishing not authorised.
Required permits & cards: Hautes-Alpes or Isère card.
Managed by AAPPMA La Gaule du Trièves / FDAAPPMA 05. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac de Pierre-Châtel 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 Pierre-Châtel — 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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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 du Trièves / 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 Pierre-Châtel, 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.
Hautes-Alpes is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Hautes-Alpes or explore all of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.
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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