Hautes-Alpes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 1 acres (0 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lacs de la Grande Tempête
Lacs de la Grande Tempête offers pristine high-altitude fly fishing in the dramatic alpine terrain of the Hautes-Alpes, where crystal-clear waters and challenging conditions reward skilled anglers seeking wild trout. This remote mountain setting, perched above 2,000 meters, provides an authentic alpine experience with traditional European char and trout populations thriving in cold, pure waters.
Department
Hautes-Alpes
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Water Type
Water
Size
1 acres (0 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Hautes-Alpes
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lacs de la Grande Tempête
Night fishing at Lacs de la Grande Tempête is not permitted. Night fishing prohibited. Mountain/Category 1 trout water — French law prohibits night fishing between 30 min after sunset and 30 min before sunrise. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lacs de la Grande Tempête.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lacs de la Grande Tempête under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Hautes-Alpes. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lacs de la Grande Tempête holds brown trout, alpine char, lake trout (omble chevalier).
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lacs de la Grande Tempête — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Hautes-Alpes. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Lacs de la Grande Tempête covers 1 acres (0 ha) in Hautes-Alpes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
What fish can I catch at Lacs de la Grande Tempête?+
The water holds brown trout, alpine char, lake trout (omble chevalier).
Is night fishing allowed at Lacs de la Grande Tempête?+
Night fishing at Lacs de la Grande Tempête is not permitted. Night fishing prohibited. Mountain/Category 1 trout water — French law prohibits night fishing between 30 min after sunset and 30 min before sunrise. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Lacs de la Grande Tempête?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lacs de la Grande Tempête under standard French bivouac law — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Always confirm current rules with the local AAPPMA before fishing. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Are boats allowed at Lacs de la Grande Tempête?+
Boats are not permitted at Lacs de la Grande Tempête. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lacs de la Grande Tempête?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (Fédération de Pêche Hautes-Alpes). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Lacs de la Grande Tempête
To fish Lacs de la Grande Tempête, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Pêche Hautes-Alpes is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
