Le Petit Lac is a compact 18-hectare reservoir in the Jura offering excellent shallow-water carp fishing from the bank, with solid populations of pike, tench and bream adding variety to your sessions. Day fishing only (no night angling under local AAPPMA rules), so plan shorter, focused trips to this scenic spot roughly 350 miles from Calais. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and membership with AAPPMA Ain-Pays des Lacs — contact Clairvaux-les-Lacs to arrange access before travelling.
Night fishing at le Petit Lac is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Jura's arrêté only covers specific designated venues — this lake is not among them. Source: peche-jura.com/parcours-carpe-de-nuit.html Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at le Petit Lac under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA Ain-Pays des Lacs (Clairvaux-les-Lacs). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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le Petit Lac holds carp, pike, perch, tench, bream. 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 le Petit Lac — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Ain-Pays des Lacs (Clairvaux-les-Lacs). 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 (AAPPMA Ain-Pays des Lacs (Clairvaux-les-Lacs)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish le Petit Lac, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Ain-Pays des Lacs (Clairvaux-les-Lacs) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. le Petit Lac is 352 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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