Doubs · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 150 acres (61 ha)
Doubs, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 150 acres (61 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac des Brenets
Lac des Brenets is a scenic lowland lake situated in the Doubs department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, offering a peaceful setting for anglers seeking quality freshwater fishing. This tranquil water is well-suited for targeting pike, perch, and other coarse fish species in a relatively undisturbed natural environment.
Department
Doubs
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Water
Size
150 acres (61 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Doubs
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac des Brenets
Night fishing at Lac des Brenets is permitted but with restrictions. Dept 25 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing.
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac des Brenets 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 Doubs. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac des Brenets — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Doubs. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Lac des Brenets covers 150 acres (61 ha) in Doubs, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac des Brenets?+
The water holds pike, perch, roach, bream, carp, tench, crucian carp.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac des Brenets?+
Night fishing at Lac des Brenets is subject to local rules. Dept 25 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 des Brenets?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac des Brenets 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 des Brenets?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac des Brenets. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac des Brenets?+
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 Doubs). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Lac des Brenets
To fish Lac des Brenets, 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 Doubs is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
