Hautes-Alpes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 49 acres (20 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 480mi from Calais
About Plan d'eau de Veynes
Plan d'eau de Veynes is a small natural lake in Hautes-Alpes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, covering 20 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 de Veynes is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 480 miles from Calais, Plan d'eau de Veynes 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
49 acres (20 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
480 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA des Hautes-Alpes
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Plan d'eau de Veynes 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 de Veynes covers 49 acres (20 ha) in Hautes-Alpes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
What fish can I catch at Plan d'eau de Veynes?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Trout.
Is night fishing allowed at Plan d'eau de Veynes?+
Night fishing at Plan d'eau de Veynes is not permitted. Day fishing only. Confirm with AAPPMA des Hautes-Alpes..
Are bivvies allowed at Plan d'eau de Veynes?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Plan d'eau de Veynes under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Plan d'eau de Veynes from Calais?+
Plan d'eau de Veynes is approximately 480 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Plan d'eau de Veynes?+
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).
Fishing in Hautes-Alpes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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