Lac de Vesoul-Vaivre is a lowland reservoir in Haute-Saône, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, offering accessible fishing in the gently rolling countryside of eastern France. This peaceful water is ideal for anglers seeking pike, perch, and coarse fish in a scenic rural setting.
Night fishing at Lac de Vesoul-Vaivre is authorised under Haute-Saône regulations. Night carp fishing allowed year-round (1 Jan - 31 Dec 2026)
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Vesoul-Vaivre 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 AAPPMA de Vesoul. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Vesoul-Vaivre holds pike, perch, roach, bream, carp, tench, crucian carp, rudd. 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 Vesoul-Vaivre — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Vesoul. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Lac de Vesoul-Vaivre, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Vesoul is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac de Vesoul-Vaivre — always check the current rules with AAPPMA de Vesoul before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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