Hautes-Alpes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 64 acres (26 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 491mi from Calais
About Plan d'eau d'Embrun
Plan d'eau d'Embrun is a small natural lake in Hautes-Alpes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, covering 26 hectares of freshwater fishing. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Trout, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Fishing at Plan d'eau d'Embrun is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
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.
Department
Hautes-Alpes
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Water Type
Lake
Size
64 acres (26 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
491 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA des Hautes-Alpes
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Plan d'eau d'Embrun holds carp, pike, perch, bream, trout. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Plan d'eau d'Embrun covers 64 acres (26 ha) in Hautes-Alpes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
What fish can I catch at Plan d'eau d'Embrun?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Trout.
Is night fishing allowed at Plan d'eau d'Embrun?+
Night fishing at Plan d'eau d'Embrun is not permitted. Day fishing only. Confirm with AAPPMA des Hautes-Alpes..
Are bivvies allowed at Plan d'eau d'Embrun?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Plan d'eau d'Embrun under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Plan d'eau d'Embrun from Calais?+
Plan d'eau d'Embrun is approximately 491 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Plan d'eau d'Embrun?+
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 des Hautes-Alpes).
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