The Vosges are a fisherman’s Eden: trout rivers, glacial lakes with fierce shade, fast waters and standing water for contemplative fishing.
Species present
- Brown trout (rivers)
- Rainbow trout (lake stockings)
- Grayling (classified rivers)
- Pike, perch, pike-perch (certain lakes)
- Whitefish and lavaret (deep glacial lakes)
The rivers
- Moselotte: trout and grayling, sectors at La Bresse and Vagney
- Vologne: classified river, renowned fly fishing
- Cleurie and secondary tributaries
The lakes
- Lac des Corbeaux: trout, sporty from the bank
- Lac de Blanchemer: restricted access, protected ecosystem
- Lake of Longemer and Retournemer: trout, variety
- Lake of Gérardmer: predators, perch
Regulations
- Compulsory permit from local AAPPMA or inter-federal card
- Trout season: 2nd Saturday of March, closing 3rd Sunday of September
- Legal size: 23 cm for trout
- Quota: 6 trout per day per angler
- No-kill fishing on certain routes, check locally
Fish responsibly
Respect the banks, do not disturb wildlife, take your rubbish home. Fly fishing highly developed, strong local tradition.
To combine
Morning fishing, lunch at a lakeside inn, afternoon hike. A perfect pace for passionate anglers on holiday.
Our chalet in La Bresse is 5 min from the Moselotte and 10 min from Lac des Corbeaux.
Frequently asked questions
Where to buy a fishing permit in La Bresse?
Online at cartedepeche.fr or in fishing gear shops and some tobacconists in La Bresse and Gérardmer. Daily, weekly or annual permit, prices 12 to 110 € depending on duration.
When does the trout season open?
Second Saturday of March. Closing on the third Sunday of September. Specific rules apply to first-category rivers.
What species are present?
Brown trout, rainbow trout, grayling, pike, perch, pike-perch, whitefish and lavaret in the deep glacial lakes.
Is no-kill mandatory?
Only on certain signposted sections. Elsewhere, the quota is 6 trout per day and per angler, legal size 23 cm.