Plan d'Eau de la Lone is a small public reservoir in the Drôme department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, covering 19 hectares (46-acre) of open water. The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Tench and Bream, making it a draw for UK carp anglers heading to France.
Night fishing is permitted at Plan d'Eau de la Lone — Part of the Rhône complex (Pont-de-l'Isère). Night fishing allowed on designated zones. Regarding boats: All motors allowed; subject to Rhône navigation safety rules. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 408 miles from Calais, Plan d'Eau de la Lone requires a longer journey from the UK, but Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — rewards the trip.
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Plan d'Eau de la Lone holds carp, pike, perch, tench, bream. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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2nd Category water. Carp/coarse: open all year. Pike: 25 Apr 2026–31 Jan 2027 (closed Feb–Apr). Zander/Perch/Catfish: all year. Pike season as above.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (FD 26 (Fédération de Pêche de la Drôme)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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