Vieux Rhône du Grand Morlet is an intimate 1.8-hectare oxbow on the Rhône offering year-round night fishing for pike, perch and tench in a peaceful river setting, located 383 miles southeast of Calais in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. All-motor boats are permitted, giving you flexibility to explore the water and cover ground efficiently. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and FD 69 AAPPMA membership to fish here.
At 383 miles from Calais, Vieux Rhône du Grand Morlet requires a longer journey from the UK, but Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — rewards the trip.
Night fishing at Vieux Rhône du Grand Morlet is not permitted. Night carp NOT authorised on this lake. The Rhône federation (peche69.fr) explicitly states: 'la pêche de nuit est interdite sur la totalité des lacs et étangs public du département du Rhône'. Only the Rhône and Saône rivers are authorised for night carp. Source: peche69.fr/1646-peche-de-la-carpe-de-nuit.htm Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Vieux Rhône du Grand Morlet under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by FD 69 (Fédération de Pêche du Rhône). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Vieux Rhône du Grand Morlet holds pike, perch, tench. Pike fishing is a highlight of the venue — spinning, deadbaiting and lure fishing are all effective methods.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Vieux Rhône du Grand Morlet — you will also need to be affiliated with FD 69 (Fédération de Pêche du Rhône). Licences are available online before your trip.
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2nd Category water. Carp/coarse: open all year. Pike: 25 Apr 2026–31 Jan 2027 (closed Feb–Apr). Zander/Perch/Catfish: all year. Pike season as above.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (FD 69 (Fédération de Pêche du Rhône)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Vieux Rhône du Grand Morlet, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FD 69 (Fédération de Pêche du Rhône) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Vieux Rhône du Grand Morlet is 383 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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