Isère · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 0 acres (0 ha)
Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 0 acres (0 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Étang du Pré de l'Arc
Étang du Pré de l'Arc is a pristine alpine trout lake nestled in the high mountains of Isère, offering the classic cold-water fishing experience of the French Alps. This remote mountain water rewards dedicated anglers with healthy populations of native and stocked trout in a stunning glacial setting.
Department
Isère
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Water
Size
0 acres (0 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Isère
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Étang du Pré de l'Arc
Night fishing at Étang du Pré de l'Arc 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 Pré de l'Arc.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang du Pré de l'Arc 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 Fédération de Pêche Isère. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang du Pré de l'Arc holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Étang du Pré de l'Arc — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Isère. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Étang du Pré de l'Arc covers 0 acres (0 ha) in Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Étang du Pré de l'Arc?+
The water holds Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Arctic char.
Is night fishing allowed at Étang du Pré de l'Arc?+
Night fishing at Étang du Pré de l'Arc 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 Pré de l'Arc?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Étang du Pré de l'Arc 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 Pré de l'Arc?+
Boats are not permitted at Étang du Pré de l'Arc. 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 Pré de l'Arc?+
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 (Fédération de Pêche Isère). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Étang du Pré de l'Arc
To fish Étang du Pré de l'Arc, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Pêche Isère is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
