The Embrun lake and body of water, like the surrounding rivers, are particularly popular with beginners and experienced anglers. And good news! Apart from a few restrictions for certain species, you can practice fishing in Serre-Ponçon in all seasons. Customers of Camping du Lac fishing enthusiasts will therefore find what they are looking for in Serre-Ponçon!
SOUTHERN ALPS
ALPINE LAKE FISHING
GREENHOUSE PONCONFishing in a large lake in the heart of the mountains!
The second largest artificial lake in Europe, Serre-Ponçon offers just over 27 hectares to fishing enthusiasts, both from the shores and by boat. Fed by several rivers, including the Durance and the Ubaye, it is home to a very diverse fish fauna. Located in the heart of an exceptional landscape environment, the Serre-Ponçon lake has also been labeled Parcours Passion by the National Federation of Fishing in France (FNPF) since 000.
What to fish at the Serre-Ponçon lake?
The fish fauna of Serre-Ponçon is full of many species. The two main ones are pike and lake trout. You can also fish for perch, carp and many other fish: bleak, roach, gudgeon… and even arctic char!
Finally, as in many large lakes in the Alps, the whitefish, sometimes called lavaret or féra, flourishes especially in Serre-Ponçon. The size of this fish of the salmonid family can reach 80 cm for a weight of nearly 3 kg.
Where to go to fish from a boat?
The Serre-Ponçon lake has 4 launching ramps for boats. The first is located at the Cabane des Pêcheurs in Les Eygoires (see below). There is a second ramp in Savines-le-Lac near the stadium. Finally, the last two launching ramps are located in Saint-Michel Bay in Chorges and in Lionnets Bay in Rousset.
When to fish in Serre-Ponçon?
Since 2020, fishing is allowed all year round on the lake. However, there are some restrictions to be aware of. This is particularly the case for pike, the number of daily catches of which is limited to 2 per fisherman. Specific regulations are also in place to govern certain practices or techniques such as night carp fishing or trolling.
The Fisherman's Hut in Les Eygoires
This chalet, located in the town of Savines-le-Lac which has been labeled Station Pêche, is a must-see. Made available to the Departmental Fishing Federation and various fishing associations, the Cabane des Pêcheurs hosts an Info-fishing point and you can carry out initiation sessions adapted to all generations.
Other altitude lakes for fishing
In the vicinity of Serre-Ponçon, fishing enthusiasts can take advantage of other high-altitude lakes to satisfy their passion. We can notably mention the lake of Siguret in Saint-André d'Embrun or the lake of Saint-Apollinaire, in the town of the same name, part of which is dedicated to fly fishing.
And of course, the Embrun body of water which adjoins the Serre-Ponçon lake, is also home to a rich fish fauna: rainbow trout, roach, perch, carp, bleak, gudgeon, pike, eel and even Black Bass since 2014. Every autumn, the association Gaule Embrunaise and the Hautes-Alpes Fishing Federation are organizing a Predator Challenge on the Embrun lake in which many fishermen participate during a weekend of festivities.
Our campsite also has direct access to Lake Curbans where fishing is allowed.
River fishing around Serre-Ponçon
It is also possible to fish in the many rivers located around Serre-Ponçon, especially since the Hautes-Alpes benefit from a specific regime with regard to the opening dates of river fishing. All the rivers that feed the Serre-Ponçon lake belong to the first category. But, unlike most departments, river fishing in the Hautes-Alpes is authorized from the beginning of March until the first Sunday of October, and not until mid-September as elsewhere.
Trout fishing is one of the attractions of the Serre-Ponçon rivers. In Embrun, at the mouth of the Durance with the Serre-Ponçon lake, there is even a "no kill" course for sport fishing between October and 1er february. If fishing with natural bait is not permitted, anglers can always turn to other techniques (whipped fly or casting with lures).
And finally, if you want to put down the fishing rod for other water activities, You will be spoiled for choice !
If you are a fan of sport or leisure fishing, don't forget to bring your equipment in order to take advantage of the fish fauna and the infrastructures of Serre-Ponçon during your stay at Camping du Lac located less than 30 minutes from the water retention ! You can also indulge your passion in the Curbans lake located on the edge of the campsite!
