This sprawling 303-hectare Vosges reservoir offers excellent prospects for carp and catfish in a pristine mountain setting, roughly 284 miles from Calais. Night fishing is permitted in designated zones, and electric boats are allowed, making it ideal for exploring deeper water and feature-rich margins. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and membership with Fédération de Meurthe-et-Moselle (FDAAPPMA 54) to fish here.
Night fishing at Lac de Pierre-Percée is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Vosges night carp is only permitted on: Lac de Bouzey (specific section), Étang fédéral n°2 de Châtel-sur-Moselle (350m), and river sections of the Moselle and Madon. Source: peche88.fr/reglementation-de-la-peche-nocturne-de-la-carpe-vosges/ Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Lac de Pierre-Percée. Fishing from boats authorised — launch ramp via EDF left bank ramp near the barrage. Float tubes also authorised. EDF reservoir with varying water levels.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Lac de Pierre-Percée. Camping, caravaning, and baignade explicitly forbidden. Night vehicle circulation around the lake forbidden. Day vehicle access permitted only for card holders with Meurthe-et-Moselle or URNE/EH3VV reciprocity.
Required permits & cards: Meurthe-et-Moselle (54) card (2 lines) or interfederal card. Night carp requires paid option — contact L'ESOX (Raon l'Étape) or AAPPMA les Saints Pêcheurs (Saint-Dié). Parcours Passion national label.
Managed by Fédération de Meurthe-et-Moselle (FDAAPPMA 54). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Pierre-Percée holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, bream. 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 Pierre-Percée — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Meurthe-et-Moselle (FDAAPPMA 54). 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 (Fédération de Meurthe-et-Moselle (FDAAPPMA 54)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac de Pierre-Percée, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Meurthe-et-Moselle (FDAAPPMA 54) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de Pierre-Percée is 284 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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