Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 9 acres (4 ha) Water No night fishing Boats (restricted) Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Menton - Vieux Port
Nestled in the Alpes-Maritimes of southeastern France, Menton's Vieux Port offers alpine trout fishing in a stunning Mediterranean mountain setting near the Italian border. This high-altitude water demands classic mountain lake techniques, rewarding anglers with pristine surroundings and healthy populations of cold-water species.
Department
Alpes-Maritimes
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Water Type
Water
Size
9 acres (4 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Restricted
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Alpes-Maritimes
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Menton - Vieux Port
Night fishing at Menton - Vieux Port 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 Menton - Vieux Port.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Menton - Vieux Port 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 Alpes-Maritimes. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Menton - Vieux Port holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char, whitefish.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Menton - Vieux Port — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Alpes-Maritimes. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Menton - Vieux Port covers 9 acres (4 ha) in Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
What fish can I catch at Menton - Vieux Port?+
The water holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char, whitefish.
Is night fishing allowed at Menton - Vieux Port?+
Night fishing at Menton - Vieux Port 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 Menton - Vieux Port?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Menton - Vieux Port 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 Menton - Vieux Port?+
Boats are not permitted at Menton - Vieux Port. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Menton - Vieux Port?+
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-Maritimes). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Menton - Vieux Port
To fish Menton - Vieux Port, 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-Maritimes is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
