Jura · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France · 44 acres (18 ha)
Jura, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 44 acres (18 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 351mi from Calais
About Petit Lac de Clairvaux
Set in the Jura department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Petit Lac de Clairvaux is a small natural lake of 18 hectares that offers accessible public fishing. Species present include Pike, Perch, Bream and Tench.
Night fishing is not permitted at Petit Lac de Clairvaux, so plan accordingly. Regarding boats: No motors. Overnight bivouac camping is authorised, ideal for multi-day carp sessions.
Petit Lac de Clairvaux is 351 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Bourgogne-Franche-Comté — a region renowned among UK carp anglers for its quality stillwater fishing — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Jura
Region
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Water Type
Lake
Size
44 acres (18 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
351 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA du Jura
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Petit Lac de Clairvaux covers 44 acres (18 ha) in Jura, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
What fish can I catch at Petit Lac de Clairvaux?+
The water holds Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Petit Lac de Clairvaux?+
Night fishing at Petit Lac de Clairvaux is not permitted. Day fishing only. Note: petit lac is privately managed — confirm public access with AAPPMA du Jura..
Are bivvies allowed at Petit Lac de Clairvaux?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Petit Lac de Clairvaux under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Petit Lac de Clairvaux from Calais?+
Petit Lac de Clairvaux is approximately 351 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Petit Lac de Clairvaux?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA du Jura).
Fishing in Jura, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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