Lakes & water

Fishing

Trout and predator fish in lakes and rivers; day permits available.

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Trout, grayling and predator fish populate the lakes and rivers of the Vosges, amid forest and mountain scenery. Fishing requires a permit (day or year) issued by the approved associations. Lakes Longemer and Pierre-Percée are among the favourite spots.

Tips & good to know

Tips & good to know

  • Fishing permit required (cartedepeche.fr).
  • Trout season opens the 2nd Saturday of March.
  • Respect size limits and catch quotas.