Lac des Îles du Chez — Châteauneuf-sur-Isère, Drôme
Lac des Îles du Chez is a compact 10-hectare gravel pit offering rare night fishing for carp, a genuine advantage for UK anglers keen to maximise their session time in France. The shallow, weedy character suits tench and pike too, though carp are the main draw—night fishing is restricted to designated zones, so clarify boundaries with FD 26 before setting up. Located 444 miles south-east of Calais, this spot rewards those willing to travel deeper into the Drôme; bait boats only (no conventional boats), so pack accordingly.
Essential: Contact FD 26 (Fédération de Pêche de la Drôme) in advance to confirm current night fishing zones and obtain your AAPPMA day card—night permissions vary season to season.
Night fishing at Lac des Îles du chez is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Drôme requires specific prefectoral authorisation. The Rhône river is fully authorised. Additional lake sections may be listed in the annual arrêté. Check drome.federationpeche.fr/5064-parcours-carpe-de-nuit.htm for the full list. Source: drome.federationpeche.fr
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac des Îles du chez. Only "bait boats" (amorceurs) are typically allowed here
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac des Îles du chez under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by FD 26 (Fédération de Pêche de la Drôme). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac des Îles du chez holds carp, pike, perch, tench. 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 Îles du chez — you will also need to be affiliated with FD 26 (Fédération de Pêche de la Drôme). 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 (FD 26 (Fédération de Pêche de la Drôme)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac des Îles du chez, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FD 26 (Fédération de Pêche de la Drôme) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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