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Lac du Forlet is a compact natural lake in the Vosges foothills offering intimate bank fishing for pike and perch amid stunning mountain scenery—ideal if you're seeking a change of pace from French carp lakes. At just 2.8 hectares, it's day-only fishing with no boats allowed, making it perfect for a focused, peaceful session around 306 miles from Calais. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA permit from Haut-Rhin/Vosges to fish here.
Night fishing at Lac du Forlet is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Haut-Rhin requires AAPPMA-specific authorisation. Check peche68.fr for plans d'eau with night carp permitted. Source: peche68.fr
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac du Forlet under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA locale Haut-Rhin / Vosges. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac du Forlet holds brown trout, rainbow trout, perch, pike. 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 du Forlet — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA locale Haut-Rhin / Vosges. 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 (AAPPMA locale Haut-Rhin / Vosges) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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 du Forlet, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA locale Haut-Rhin / Vosges is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac du Forlet is 306 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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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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