Lac Pont Baldy is an intimate mountain lake in Provence's Hautes-Alpes—at nearly 4 hectares, it's perfectly sized for a focused trip targeting pike and perch among scenic Alpine scenery. Note this is a 1st Category trout water with no night fishing allowed, so it's geared towards daytime sport rather than the typical French carp session. Float-tubes are permitted but boats aren't, making it ideal for anglers seeking a peaceful, technical approach; you'll need a valid French fishing licence and FDAAPPMA 05 permit before casting.
Lac Pont Baldy is 474 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur — a stunning region with mountain lakes, large reservoirs and excellent carp fishing in the south — the fishing is well worth it.
Night fishing at Lac Pont Baldy 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 Pont Baldy 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 Pont Baldy 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 Pont Baldy — 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: 14 Mar–20 Sep 2026. No night fishing permitted. 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 Pont Baldy, 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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