Lacs de l'Encombrette is a tucked-away high-altitude mountain lake in Mercantour (517 miles south of Calais) offering intimate bank fishing for pike, perch and tench in pristine Alpine scenery—perfect if you're seeking solitude over volume. No night fishing is permitted, and boats are banned, so you'll be working the banks with lightweight tackle in what feels like genuinely remote water. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA 06 membership to fish here; contact Fédération Pêche Alpes-Maritimes ahead to confirm seasonal access and any local restrictions.
At 517 miles from Calais, Lacs de l'Encombrette requires a longer journey from the UK, but Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur — a stunning region with mountain lakes, large reservoirs and excellent carp fishing in the south — rewards the trip.
Night fishing at Lacs de l'Encombrette is not permitted. Night carp not authorised in Alpes-Maritimes. The department has no prefectoral arrêté authorising night carp on lakes. Source: peche06.fr Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lacs de l'Encombrette under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Alpes-Maritimes card (CHI).
Managed by FDAAPPMA 06 / Fédération Pêche Alpes-Maritimes. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lacs de l'Encombrette holds pike, perch, tench. 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 Lacs de l'Encombrette — you will also need to be affiliated with FDAAPPMA 06 / Fédération Pêche Alpes-Maritimes. 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 06 / Fédération Pêche Alpes-Maritimes) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lacs de l'Encombrette, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FDAAPPMA 06 / Fédération Pêche Alpes-Maritimes is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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