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Lac des Récollets is a serene lowland lake nestled in the Vosges region of Grand Est, offering anglers a peaceful setting for both leisure and productive fishing. This tranquil water provides good opportunities for diverse freshwater species in a classic eastern French landscape.
Night fishing at Lac des Récollets is not permitted. Dept 88 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac des Récollets.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac des Récollets 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 Vosges. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac des Récollets holds common carp, mirror carp, grass carp, tench, roach, bream, pike, perch, zander, crucian carp. 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 Récollets — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Vosges. Licences are available online before your trip.
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France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Lac des Récollets, 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 Vosges is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Vosges is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Vosges or explore all of Grand Est.
France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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