Lac de Saint-Front is a scenic 30-hectare natural lake in the Auvergne highlands offering solid carp potential alongside catfish, pike and tench in a peaceful setting. Night fishing is available by reservation, making it ideal for dedicated sessions, and you can fish from a rowing boat or float-tube to reach distant swims. Located 426 miles from Calais, it's best suited to a longer French trip; you'll need to contact FD 43 (Haute-Loire fishing federation) for night booking details and obtain your AAPPMA permit before arrival.
Night fishing at Lac de Saint-Front is not permitted. Night carp is generally not authorised in Haute-Loire. The department is dominated by salmonid and volcanic mountain waters. Verify with peche-hauteloire.fr for any specific 2nd category exceptions. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Lac de Saint-Front. Rowing or Float-tube only. No motors
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Saint-Front under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by FD 43 (Fédération de Pêche de Haute-Loire). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Saint-Front holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, tench, bream. Carp are the primary draw for visiting UK anglers — fish to 18kg have been recorded. All carp should be handled with care and returned promptly. A landing mat and unhooking mat are essential kit for any carp session.
Carp to 18kg+
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac de Saint-Front — you will also need to be affiliated with FD 43 (Fédération de Pêche de Haute-Loire). 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 (FD 43 (Fédération de Pêche de Haute-Loire)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac de Saint-Front, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FD 43 (Fédération de Pêche de Haute-Loire) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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