Lac de Remoray is not available for fishing — the entire lake operates as a strict nature reserve with a complete fishing prohibition. While this scenic 99-hectare alpine lake in the Doubs holds carp, catfish and pike, access for anglers is not permitted under any circumstances. Consider alternative Doubs venues instead, as this location cannot accommodate visiting UK carpers.
At 351 miles from Calais, Lac de Remoray requires a longer journey from the UK, but Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — rewards the trip.
Night fishing at Lac de Remoray is not permitted. Lac de Remoray (99ha, Doubs) is a Réserve Naturelle Nationale (national nature reserve) — access to personal boats is forbidden. Fishing is permitted only from boats provided by the fishing association (AAPPMA), not from the bank. Night fishing not authorised. No motors (thermal or electric) — only rowing-boat hire available from the local AAPPMA. Species: trout, pike, corégone, perch, omble. Closely linked to Lac de Saint-Point. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden. Personal boats forbidden. Only hire barques from local AAPPMA permitted. No motors of any kind. Rowing only.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Lac de Remoray. Nature reserve — no overnight access for fishing.
Required permits & cards: Local AAPPMA Truite Pontissalienne card only. Hire barques from AAPPMA. No personal boats permitted.
Managed by AAPPMA Truite Pontissalienne. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Remoray holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, 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 Remoray — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Truite Pontissalienne. 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 (AAPPMA Truite Pontissalienne) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac de Remoray, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Truite Pontissalienne is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de Remoray is 351 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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