Lac de Rabuons is a pristine 22-hectare alpine lake in the Mercantour high country, offering genuine solitude for carp anglers seeking something different from busy lowland venues—pike and tench add variety to sessions here. Bank fishing only, no night angling permitted, and the 519-mile journey from Calais makes this best suited to extended trips combining multiple southern venues. You'll need a current French fishing licence and AAPPMA permit from Fédération Pêche Alpes-Maritimes (06) before casting.
Night fishing at Lac de Rabuons is not permitted. Night carp not authorised in Alpes-Maritimes. The department has no prefectoral arrêté authorising night carp on lakes. Source: peche06.fr Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac de Rabuons.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Lac de Rabuons. Night fishing not authorised.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 06 / Fédération Pêche Alpes-Maritimes. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Rabuons holds carp, pike, perch, tench, bream, black bass. 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 Rabuons — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 06 / Fédération Pêche Alpes-Maritimes. 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 (FDAAPPMA 06 / Fédération Pêche Alpes-Maritimes) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac de Rabuons, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 06 / Fédération Pêche Alpes-Maritimes is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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