Fishing at Lac du Barrage de Saint-Etienne Cantalès
Cantal · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 20 acres (8 ha)
Cantal, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 20 acres (8 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac du Barrage de Saint-Etienne Cantalès
Lac du Barrage de Saint-Etienne Cantalès is a reservoir in the Cantal department of central France, offering anglers a substantial water body in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This lowland lake provides diverse fishing opportunities with good accessibility and facilities for both casual and dedicated anglers.
Department
Cantal
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Water
Size
20 acres (8 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Cantal
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac du Barrage de Saint-Etienne Cantalès
Night fishing at Lac du Barrage de Saint-Etienne Cantalès is not permitted. Dept 15 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 du Barrage de Saint-Etienne Cantalès 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 Cantal. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Fish Species at Lac du Barrage de Saint-Etienne Cantalès
Lac du Barrage de Saint-Etienne Cantalès holds brown trout, rainbow trout, pike, perch, roach, tench, carp, pike-perch.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac du Barrage de Saint-Etienne Cantalès — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Cantal. Licences are available online before your trip.
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How big is Lac du Barrage de Saint-Etienne Cantalès?+
Lac du Barrage de Saint-Etienne Cantalès covers 20 acres (8 ha) in Cantal, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac du Barrage de Saint-Etienne Cantalès?+
The water holds brown trout, rainbow trout, pike, perch, roach, tench, carp, pike-perch.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac du Barrage de Saint-Etienne Cantalès?+
Night fishing at Lac du Barrage de Saint-Etienne Cantalès is not permitted. Dept 15 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 du Barrage de Saint-Etienne Cantalès?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac du Barrage de Saint-Etienne Cantalès 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 du Barrage de Saint-Etienne Cantalès?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac du Barrage de Saint-Etienne Cantalès. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac du Barrage de Saint-Etienne Cantalès?+
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 Cantal). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Lac du Barrage de Saint-Etienne Cantalès
To fish Lac du Barrage de Saint-Etienne Cantalès, 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 Cantal is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
