Les Lacs du Fouillat offers pristine alpine trout fishing in the heart of the Puy-de-Dôme massif, where cold, clear waters at elevation provide excellent habitat for wild and stocked trout populations. This scenic mountain setting delivers authentic high-altitude fishing with stunning volcanic landscapes and typically less crowded conditions than lower-elevation lakes.
Night fishing at Les Lacs du Fouillat 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: Boats are permitted at Les Lacs du Fouillat.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Les Lacs du Fouillat 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 Puy-de-Dôme. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Les Lacs du Fouillat holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Les Lacs du Fouillat — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Puy-de-Dôme. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Les Lacs du Fouillat, 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 Puy-de-Dôme is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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