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 Étang du Gour
Étang du Gour is a pristine high-altitude trout lake nestled in the volcanic peaks of Puy-de-Dôme, offering classic alpine fishing in the heart of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This mountain water demands traditional techniques and rewards anglers with healthy populations of wild and native trout in a stunning natural setting.
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 d'Auzat-la-Combelle
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Étang du Gour
Night fishing at Étang du Gour 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 Étang du Gour.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang du Gour 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 d'Auzat-la-Combelle. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang du Gour holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Étang du Gour — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA d'Auzat-la-Combelle. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Étang du Gour covers 8 acres (3 ha) in Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang du Gour?+
The water holds Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Arctic char.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang du Gour?+
Night fishing at Étang du Gour 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 Étang du Gour?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang du Gour 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 Étang du Gour?+
Boats are not permitted at Étang du Gour. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Étang du Gour?+
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 d'Auzat-la-Combelle). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Étang du Gour
To fish Étang du Gour, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA d'Auzat-la-Combelle is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
