Rhône · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 4 acres (2 ha)
Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 4 acres (2 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Plan d'eau de Chamalan
Plan d'eau de Chamalan is a lowland lake in the Rhône region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, offering accessible fishing opportunities in the gently rolling countryside of central eastern France. This calm water is ideal for anglers seeking pike, perch, and carp in a peaceful setting away from mountainous terrain.
Department
Rhône
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Water
Size
4 acres (2 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Rhône
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Plan d'eau de Chamalan
Night fishing at Plan d'eau de Chamalan is not permitted. Dept 69 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Plan d'eau de Chamalan.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Plan d'eau de Chamalan under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Rhône. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Interactive Map
Find every French public fishing venue in one place
Filter by species, size, night fishing, boats and bivvy. Find venues near Rhône and across all of France.
Plan d'eau de Chamalan holds pike, perch, carp, roach, bream, tench, catfish.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Plan d'eau de Chamalan — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Rhône. Licences are available online before your trip.
Full details available to PiscaMaps members
Join to unlock full rules, night sectors, access notes and local camping spots for Plan d'eau de Chamalan and 10,000+ venues across France, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Plan d'eau de Chamalan covers 4 acres (2 ha) in Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Plan d'eau de Chamalan?+
The water holds pike, perch, carp, roach, bream, tench, catfish.
Is night fishing allowed at Plan d'eau de Chamalan?+
Night fishing at Plan d'eau de Chamalan is not permitted. Dept 69 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Plan d'eau de Chamalan?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Plan d'eau de Chamalan under standard French bivouac law — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Always confirm current rules with the local AAPPMA before fishing. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Are boats allowed at Plan d'eau de Chamalan?+
Boats are not permitted at Plan d'eau de Chamalan. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Plan d'eau de Chamalan?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (Fédération de Pêche Rhône). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Plan d'eau de Chamalan
To fish Plan d'eau de Chamalan, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Pêche Rhône is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
