Lac des Allivoz is a compact 26-hectare reservoir in the Rhône region that's strictly off-limits to anglers — it's a protected nature reserve with no fishing allowed. This venue isn't suitable for your trip. If you're exploring the broader Rhône-Alpes area, you'd be better served investigating other AAPPMA-managed waters nearby that permit carp fishing.
At 384 miles from Calais, Lac des Allivoz requires a longer journey from the UK, but Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — rewards the trip.
Night fishing at Lac des Allivoz is not permitted. Night carp NOT authorised on this lake. The Rhône federation (peche69.fr) explicitly states: 'la pêche de nuit est interdite sur la totalité des lacs et étangs public du département du Rhône'. Only the Rhône and Saône rivers are authorised for night carp. Source: peche69.fr/1646-peche-de-la-carpe-de-nuit.htm Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac des Allivoz under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA ALYVAL (Lyon/Val de Saône). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac des Allivoz holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, 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 des Allivoz — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA ALYVAL (Lyon/Val de Saône). 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 ALYVAL (Lyon/Val de Saône)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac des Allivoz, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA ALYVAL (Lyon/Val de Saône) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac des Allivoz is 384 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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