Fishing at Le Verdon

About Fishing at Le Verdon

Nestled in the high alpine reaches of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Lac de Verdon offers pristine mountain trout fishing in a spectacular glacial setting where crystal-clear waters and dramatic peaks create an unforgettable backcountry experience. This remote, high-altitude lake rewards anglers willing to venture into challenging terrain with excellent opportunities for wild trout in an unspoiled alpine environment.

Fish Species at Le Verdon

Le Verdon holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char.

A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Le Verdon — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Licences are available online before your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How big is Le Verdon?+
  Le Verdon covers 23 acres (9 ha) in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
• What fish can I catch at Le Verdon?+
  The water holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char.
• Is night fishing allowed at Le Verdon?+
  Night fishing at Le Verdon 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 Le Verdon?+
  Bivvy camping is permitted at Le Verdon 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 Le Verdon?+
  Boats are not permitted at Le Verdon. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
• Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Le Verdon?+
  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 Alpes-de-Haute-Provence). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.

Planning a Trip to Le Verdon

To fish Le Verdon, 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 Alpes-de-Haute-Provence is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.

Alpes-de-Haute-Provence is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence or explore all of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Nearby Fishing Lakes

Other public fishing venues near Le Verdon on PiscaMaps:

• Lac d'Artignosc, Var
• Lac de Sainte-Croix, Var
• Retenue de Quinson, Var
• Lac de Quinson, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
• Lac d'Esparron, Var
• Lac de Gréoux, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
• Lac de Montpezat, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
• Plan d'eau des Buissonnades, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
• Lac du Loubet, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
• Plan d'Eau des Vannades, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
• Les Laurons, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
• Lac Sainte Suzanne, Var