Lac des Bez is an intimate 2.5-hectare glacial lake in the Jura mountains, 357 miles from Calais, offering pike and perch alongside trout species — a scenic change of pace for UK anglers looking beyond traditional carp venues. Bank fishing only with no night fishing permitted, so plan daylight sessions in this high-altitude setting. You'll need to contact AAPPMA Ain-Pays des Lacs (Clairvaux-les-Lacs) for day permits and current access details.
Night fishing at Lac des Bez is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Jura's arrêté only covers specific designated venues — this lake is not among them. Source: peche-jura.com/parcours-carpe-de-nuit.html Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac des Bez under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA Ain-Pays des Lacs (Clairvaux-les-Lacs). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac des Bez holds brown trout, rainbow trout, perch, pike. Pike fishing is a highlight of the venue — spinning, deadbaiting and lure fishing are all effective methods.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac des Bez — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Ain-Pays des Lacs (Clairvaux-les-Lacs). 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 Ain-Pays des Lacs (Clairvaux-les-Lacs)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac des Bez, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Ain-Pays des Lacs (Clairvaux-les-Lacs) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac des Bez is 357 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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