Puy-de-Dôme · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 21 acres (8 ha)
Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 21 acres (8 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Plan d'Eau de Cournon-d'Auvergne
Plan d'Eau de Cournon-d'Auvergne is a high-altitude mountain lake nestled in the volcanic landscape of Puy-de-Dôme, offering pristine alpine trout fishing in the heart of the Auvergne region. This cold, clear water is an excellent destination for targeting wild and stocked trout in a stunning mountain setting.
Department
Puy-de-Dôme
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Water
Size
21 acres (8 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Puy-de-Dôme
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Plan d'Eau de Cournon-d'Auvergne
Night fishing at Plan d'Eau de Cournon-d'Auvergne is not permitted. Night fishing prohibited. Mountain/Category 1 trout water — French law prohibits night fishing between 30 min after sunset and 30 min before sunrise. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Plan d'Eau de Cournon-d'Auvergne.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Plan d'Eau de Cournon-d'Auvergne 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 Puy-de-Dôme. 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 Puy-de-Dôme and across all of France.
Plan d'Eau de Cournon-d'Auvergne holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Plan d'Eau de Cournon-d'Auvergne — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Puy-de-Dôme. 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 Cournon-d'Auvergne and 10,000+ venues across France, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Plan d'Eau de Cournon-d'Auvergne covers 21 acres (8 ha) in Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Plan d'Eau de Cournon-d'Auvergne?+
The water holds Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Arctic char.
Is night fishing allowed at Plan d'Eau de Cournon-d'Auvergne?+
Night fishing at Plan d'Eau de Cournon-d'Auvergne is not permitted. Night fishing prohibited. Mountain/Category 1 trout water — French law prohibits night fishing between 30 min after sunset and 30 min before sunrise. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Plan d'Eau de Cournon-d'Auvergne?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Plan d'Eau de Cournon-d'Auvergne 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 Cournon-d'Auvergne?+
Boats are not permitted at Plan d'Eau de Cournon-d'Auvergne. 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 Cournon-d'Auvergne?+
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 Puy-de-Dôme). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Plan d'Eau de Cournon-d'Auvergne
To fish Plan d'Eau de Cournon-d'Auvergne, 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 Puy-de-Dôme is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
