Rhône · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 12 acres (5 ha)
Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 12 acres (5 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac des Simondières
Lac des Simondières is a lowland lake situated in the Rhône valley of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, offering accessible fishing in a relatively flat agricultural landscape. This tranquil water is ideal for anglers seeking pike, perch, and carp in a less mountainous setting.
Department
Rhône
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Water
Size
12 acres (5 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Rhône
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac des Simondières
Night fishing at Lac des Simondières is not permitted. Dept 69 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac des Simondières 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 Rhône. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac des Simondières holds pike, perch, carp, roach, bream, tench, catfish. 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 Simondières — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Rhône. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Lac des Simondières covers 12 acres (5 ha) in Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac des Simondières?+
The water holds Pike, Perch, Carp, Roach, Bream, Tench, Catfish. Carp are the primary target for most visiting UK anglers. All carp must be handled with care and returned.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac des Simondières?+
Night fishing at Lac des Simondières is not permitted. Dept 69 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 Simondières?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac des Simondières 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 Simondières?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac des Simondières. 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 Simondières?+
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 Rhône). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Lac des Simondières
To fish Lac des Simondières, 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 Rhône is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
