Puy-de-Dôme · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 27 acres (11 ha)
Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 27 acres (11 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Plan d'Eau de Lapeyrouse
Plan d'Eau de Lapeyrouse is a pristine high-altitude trout lake nestled in the volcanic Puy-de-Dôme mountains of Auvergne, offering anglers a classic alpine fishing experience in stunning natural surroundings. This clear, cold water is ideal for targeting wild brown trout and Arctic char in a remote, peaceful setting.
Department
Puy-de-Dôme
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Water
Size
27 acres (11 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
AAPPMA de Lapeyrouse
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Plan d'Eau de Lapeyrouse
Night fishing at Plan d'Eau de Lapeyrouse 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: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Plan d'Eau de Lapeyrouse 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 AAPPMA de Lapeyrouse. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Plan d'Eau de Lapeyrouse holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char, lake trout.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Plan d'Eau de Lapeyrouse — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Lapeyrouse. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Plan d'Eau de Lapeyrouse covers 27 acres (11 ha) in Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Plan d'Eau de Lapeyrouse?+
The water holds Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Arctic char, Lake trout.
Is night fishing allowed at Plan d'Eau de Lapeyrouse?+
Night fishing at Plan d'Eau de Lapeyrouse 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 Lapeyrouse?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Plan d'Eau de Lapeyrouse 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 Lapeyrouse?+
Boats are not permitted at Plan d'Eau de Lapeyrouse. 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 Lapeyrouse?+
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 (AAPPMA de Lapeyrouse). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Plan d'Eau de Lapeyrouse
To fish Plan d'Eau de Lapeyrouse, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Lapeyrouse is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
