Petit Lac de Clairvaux is an intimate 18-hectare natural lake in the Jura offering day-only fishing for pike, perch, bream and tench in a scenic alpine setting, 351 miles southeast of Calais. The peaceful, motor-free waters suit traditional float or feeder tactics, though you'll need to plan around daylight hours only. Essential: confirm public access directly with AAPPMA du Jura before travelling, as this venue is privately managed.
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.
Night fishing at Petit Lac de Clairvaux is authorised under Jura regulations. Night carp confirmed on designated sectors. Vegetable baits/boilies only. Immediate release. For precise sector limits check: peche-jura.com/parcours-carpe-de-nuit.html
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Petit Lac de Clairvaux under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA du Jura. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Petit Lac de Clairvaux holds pike, perch, bream, tench. Pike fishing is a highlight of the venue — spinning, deadbaiting and lure fishing are all effective methods.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Petit Lac de Clairvaux — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA du Jura. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Petit Lac de Clairvaux, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA du Jura is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Petit Lac de Clairvaux is 351 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Petit Lac de Clairvaux — always check the current rules with AAPPMA du Jura before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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