Rhône · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 4 acres (2 ha)
Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 4 acres (2 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac de Thurins
Lac de Thurins is a lowland reservoir in the Rhône valley of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, offering accessible fishing in a gentle, pastoral landscape typical of the region. The lake provides good opportunities for both coarse and predatory fish species in a relatively developed area convenient to Lyon.
Department
Rhône
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
4 acres (2 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Rhône
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac de Thurins
Night fishing at Lac de Thurins is not permitted. Dept 69 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac de Thurins.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Thurins 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 Rhône. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Thurins holds pike, perch, roach, bream, carp, tench, zander, chub. 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 Thurins — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Rhône. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Lac de Thurins covers 4 acres (2 ha) in Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It is a public reservoir managed under the French AAPPMA system.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Thurins?+
The water holds Pike, Perch, Roach, Bream, Carp, Tench, Zander, Chub. Carp are the primary target for most visiting UK anglers. All carp must be handled with care and returned.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Thurins?+
Night fishing at Lac de Thurins is not permitted. Dept 69 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Thurins?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Thurins 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 Thurins?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac de Thurins. 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 Thurins?+
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 Rhône). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Lac de Thurins
To fish Lac de Thurins, 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 Rhône is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
