Jura · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 227 acres (92 ha)
Jura, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 227 acres (92 ha) Lake No night fishing Boats allowed Bivvy permitted 363mi from Calais
About Lac des Rousses
Lac des Rousses is a medium-sized natural lake in Jura, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, covering 92 hectares of freshwater fishing. The fishery holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch and Pike.
Fishing at Lac des Rousses is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Electric motors only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 363 miles from Calais, Lac des Rousses requires a longer journey from the UK, but Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — rewards the trip.
Department
Jura
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Lake
Size
227 acres (92 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Allowed
From Calais
363 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA Société de Pêche du Haut Jura (Morez)
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1st Category (Salmonid) water. Trout season: 14 Mar–20 Sep 2026. No night fishing permitted. Carp/coarse: all year.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA Société de Pêche du Haut Jura (Morez)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Lac des Rousses?+
Lac des Rousses covers 227 acres (92 ha) in Jura, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac des Rousses?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac des Rousses?+
Night fishing at Lac des Rousses is not permitted. 1st Cat rules. Daylight only.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac des Rousses?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac des Rousses under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac des Rousses from Calais?+
Lac des Rousses is approximately 363 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac des Rousses?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA Société de Pêche du Haut Jura (Morez)).
Fishing in Jura, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Jura is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Bourgogne-Franche-Comté departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
