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Lac du Loup is a pristine, intimate mountain lake in the Hautes-Alpes that won't deliver carp but offers superb trout and pike fishing in stunning Alpine scenery—ideal if you fancy a dramatic change of pace from lowland carp venues. At just 2.4 hectares and bank fishing only, it's a peaceful spot for targeting brown and rainbow trout, though the no night fishing rule and high-altitude classification (1st Category) mean early starts are essential. Located 496 miles from Calais, it's best combined with other regional venues rather than visited solo; you'll need a licence and must check FDAAPPMA 05 (Hautes-Alpes fishing federation) for day-ticket availability and current access conditions.
Night fishing at Lac du Loup is not permitted. Night carp is not authorised in Hautes-Alpes. The department is dominated by mountain lakes and salmonid waters (1st category) where night carp fishing is prohibited. Verify with peche-hautes-alpes.com if this is a 2nd category lake with a specific parcours designation. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac du Loup under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Hautes-Alpes card (non-reciprocal). Verify with peche-hautes-alpes.com.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 05 / Fédération Pêche Hautes-Alpes. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac du Loup 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 Loup — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 05 / Fédération Pêche Hautes-Alpes. Licences are available online before your trip.
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1st Category (Salmonid) water. Trout season: approx. Apr–Sep (mountain lake – confirm local dates). No night fishing. Carp/coarse: all year.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (FDAAPPMA 05 / Fédération Pêche Hautes-Alpes) 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 Loup, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 05 / Fédération Pêche Hautes-Alpes is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Hautes-Alpes is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Hautes-Alpes or explore all of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.
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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