Lac du Vallon is a compact 14.75-hectare alpine reservoir in Provence that won't suit dedicated carp anglers, as it's classified as a 1st Category trout water with no carp present. The lake holds brown trout, rainbow trout, pike and perch, making it better suited to mixed coarse and game fishing rather than specialist carping. Located 455 miles from Calais in the Hautes-Alpes, night fishing is prohibited and bank access only applies.
Practical note: You'll need a French fishing licence and must join the local FDAAPPMA 05 before fishing.
Night fishing at Lac du Vallon 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.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac du Vallon.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Lac du Vallon. Night fishing not authorised.
Required permits & cards: Hautes-Alpes departmental card.
Managed by FDAAPPMA 05 / Fédération Pêche Hautes-Alpes. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac du Vallon holds brown trout, rainbow trout, perch, pike, black bass. 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 Vallon — 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.
To fish Lac du Vallon, 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.
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