Lac Faravel is an intimate 6-hectare alpine lake in the Hautes-Alpes offering a peaceful alternative to busier French venues, with healthy populations of carp, pike, and tench in stunning mountain scenery. Bank fishing only and no night sessions make this a daytime-focused destination ideal for anglers seeking solitude and a slower pace. At 480 miles from Calais, this is a serious trip for committed anglers—you'll need a French national fishing licence and membership with the local FDAAPPMA 05.
Night fishing at Lac Faravel 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 Faravel 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.
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Lac Faravel holds carp, pike, perch, tench. 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 Faravel — 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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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 (FDAAPPMA 05 / Fédération Pêche Hautes-Alpes) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac Faravel, 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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