Plan d'eau d'Embrun is a modest 26-hectare natural lake in the Hautes-Alpes offering solid carp and bream fishing with scenic alpine surroundings—a rewarding destination roughly 490 miles south of Calais if you're planning a southern France trip. Day fishing only and bank-only access means you'll need to plan your swims carefully, though the quieter setting appeals to anglers seeking something different from busier commercials. Contact AAPPMA des Hautes-Alpes to confirm current access terms and obtain your fishing permit before travelling.
At 491 miles from Calais, Plan d'eau d'Embrun requires a longer journey from the UK, but Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur — a stunning region with mountain lakes, large reservoirs and excellent carp fishing in the south — rewards the trip.
Night fishing at Plan d'eau d'Embrun is permitted but with restrictions. Night carp in Hautes-Alpes is authorised on specific designated parcours per the 2026–2030 arrêté. The arrêté covers night carp on lowland plans d'eau and some sections of the Durance. Check peche-hautes-alpes.com for the current list. Source: peche-hautes-alpes.com + AP 05-2025-02-06-00003
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Plan d'eau d'Embrun under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Hautes-Alpes card (non-reciprocal). Night carp per Hautes-Alpes AP 2023–2027.
Managed by AAPPMA des Hautes-Alpes. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Plan d'eau d'Embrun holds carp, pike, perch, bream, trout. Carp are the primary draw for visiting UK anglers. All carp should be handled with care and returned promptly. A landing mat and unhooking mat are essential kit for any carp session.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Plan d'eau d'Embrun — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA des Hautes-Alpes. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Plan d'eau d'Embrun, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA des Hautes-Alpes is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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