Lacs de Morgon is a tiny, intimate high-altitude natural lake in the Mercantour mountains offering a peaceful escape for pike and perch specialists rather than dedicated carp anglers—it's worth noting this venue doesn't hold carp as a primary species. Bank fishing only in this pristine alpine setting at 514 miles from Calais, with no night fishing allowed due to its protected mountain location. You'll need a French fishing licence and must contact FDAAPPMA 06 (Alpes-Maritimes federation) for access permissions before planning your trip.
Night fishing at Lacs de Morgon 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 Morgon 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 Morgon 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 Morgon — 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 Morgon, 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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