Isère · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 13 acres (5 ha)
Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 13 acres (5 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac de Roybon
Lac de Roybon is a pristine alpine trout lake nestled in the high mountains of the Isère department, offering excellent fly-fishing opportunities in a stunning mountain setting. This cold, clear water is typical of French alpine lakes and rewards anglers with healthy populations of wild trout in a remote, scenic environment.
Department
Isère
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
13 acres (5 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Isère
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac de Roybon
Night fishing at Lac de Roybon 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 Roybon 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 Roybon holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac de Roybon — 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 Roybon covers 13 acres (5 ha) in Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It is a public reservoir managed under the French AAPPMA system.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Roybon?+
The water holds Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Arctic char.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Roybon?+
Night fishing at Lac de Roybon 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 Roybon?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Roybon 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 Roybon?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac de Roybon. 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 Roybon?+
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 Roybon
To fish Lac de Roybon, 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.
