Hautes-Alpes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 12 acres (5 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Plan d'eau des Iscles
Plan d'eau des Iscles is a pristine alpine trout lake nestled in the high mountains of the Hautes-Alpes, offering excellent fly-fishing opportunities in one of France's most spectacular mountain settings. This cold, clear water is ideal for targeting native and stocked trout species in a remote, unspoiled environment.
Department
Hautes-Alpes
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Water Type
Water
Size
12 acres (5 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
L'Amicale des Pêcheurs Veynois
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Plan d'eau des Iscles
Night fishing at Plan d'eau des Iscles 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 des Iscles.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Plan d'eau des Iscles 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 L'Amicale des Pêcheurs Veynois. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Plan d'eau des Iscles holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Plan d'eau des Iscles — you will also need to be affiliated with L'Amicale des Pêcheurs Veynois. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Plan d'eau des Iscles covers 12 acres (5 ha) in Hautes-Alpes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
What fish can I catch at Plan d'eau des Iscles?+
The water holds Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Arctic char.
Is night fishing allowed at Plan d'eau des Iscles?+
Night fishing at Plan d'eau des Iscles 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 des Iscles?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Plan d'eau des Iscles 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 des Iscles?+
Boats are not permitted at Plan d'eau des Iscles. 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 des Iscles?+
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 (L'Amicale des Pêcheurs Veynois). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Plan d'eau des Iscles
To fish Plan d'eau des Iscles, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with L'Amicale des Pêcheurs Veynois is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
