Puy-de-Dôme · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 8 acres (3 ha)
Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 8 acres (3 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Plan d'eau du Vernet-la-Varenne
Plan d'eau du Vernet-la-Varenne is a pristine high-altitude trout lake nestled in the volcanic peaks of the Puy-de-Dôme, offering excellent conditions for fly fishing and spin casting in an authentic alpine setting. This mountain water provides a rewarding destination for anglers seeking quality trout in unspoiled Auvergne terrain.
Department
Puy-de-Dôme
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Water
Size
8 acres (3 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
AAPPMA du Vernet-Chaméane
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Plan d'eau du Vernet-la-Varenne
Night fishing at Plan d'eau du Vernet-la-Varenne 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 du Vernet-la-Varenne.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Plan d'eau du Vernet-la-Varenne 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 du Vernet-Chaméane. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Plan d'eau du Vernet-la-Varenne holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Plan d'eau du Vernet-la-Varenne — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA du Vernet-Chaméane. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Plan d'eau du Vernet-la-Varenne covers 8 acres (3 ha) in Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Plan d'eau du Vernet-la-Varenne?+
The water holds Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Arctic char.
Is night fishing allowed at Plan d'eau du Vernet-la-Varenne?+
Night fishing at Plan d'eau du Vernet-la-Varenne 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 du Vernet-la-Varenne?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Plan d'eau du Vernet-la-Varenne 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 du Vernet-la-Varenne?+
Boats are not permitted at Plan d'eau du Vernet-la-Varenne. 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 du Vernet-la-Varenne?+
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 du Vernet-Chaméane). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Plan d'eau du Vernet-la-Varenne
To fish Plan d'eau du Vernet-la-Varenne, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA du Vernet-Chaméane is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
