Puy-de-Dôme · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 6 acres (3 ha)
Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 6 acres (3 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Étang du Masmont
Étang du Masmont is a pristine high-altitude trout lake nestled in the volcanic peaks of the Puy-de-Dôme in the Auvergne region, offering classic alpine stillwater fishing in a spectacular mountain setting. This cold, clear water demands traditional fly-fishing techniques and rewards patient anglers with healthy populations of wild and stocked trout.
Department
Puy-de-Dôme
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Water
Size
6 acres (3 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
AAPPMA de Gouttières
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Étang du Masmont
Night fishing at Étang du Masmont 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 Masmont.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang du Masmont 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 Gouttières. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang du Masmont holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Étang du Masmont — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Gouttières. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Étang du Masmont covers 6 acres (3 ha) in Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang du Masmont?+
The water holds Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Arctic char.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang du Masmont?+
Night fishing at Étang du Masmont 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 Masmont?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang du Masmont 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 Masmont?+
Boats are not permitted at Étang du Masmont. 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 Masmont?+
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 Gouttières). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Étang du Masmont
To fish Étang du Masmont, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Gouttières is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
