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Lake fishing at Alpe d'Huez

Lac Besson is located in the Massif des Grands Rousses in Isère. Ideally situated on an accessible plateau, parking is available close to the lake. Just 10 minutes from Alpe d'Huez by car, the lake lies at an altitude of 2060m. It covers an area of 4.35 hectares and is 11 metres deep at its deepest point. Two gabions located in the commune of OZ en Oisans and in the commune of Alpe d'Huez. The Lac des Bergers is located in the resort of Alpe d'Huez, ideal for discovering fishing, this small lake is perfect for family outings. These lakes are communal and managed by the Alpe d'Huez fishing association. The lakes are home to rainbow trout, brown trout, brook salmon and Arctic char.

Fishing in the lakes

To fish in the lakes, you need a national fishing permit. Don't have one? Don't panic, you can get one, even for a day, from the French Federation website HERE. This permit is the first step before you buy your permit for Lac Besson or Lac des Bergers.
Fishing is subject to national regulations. The regulations can be consulted on the internet. Anyone fishing or in the vicinity of a fishing spot with equipment must be able to show their national fishing permit to the fishery warden. There are national daily, weekly, departmental and interdepartmental fishing permits. There are discovery fishing permits for children (under the age of 12 on the first of January of the current year). There are youth fishing permits (over 12 years of age on the first of January of the current year and under 18 years of age on the first of January of the current year). There are also women's fishing permits.

Bergers lake

All the informations

It is reserved for children aged over 6 on the first of January of the current year and under 13 on the first of January of the current year. To fish in the Lac des Bergers, you need a national fishing licence issued by the fishing federation and a local fishing card issued by the Alpe d'Huez fishing association. You are on a 1st category site, 1 line per angler. The number of trout caught is limited to 4 per day per angler. The minimum size is 23 centimetres. All catches must be kept, No Kill is prohibited. Fly fishing is prohibited. Spoon fishing is prohibited. Fishing with rapala is prohibited. Fishing with artificial lures is prohibited. Fishing opens at 6 a.m. and closes at sunset. The lake closes at 4.30pm every Friday from 1st July to 31st August of the current year.
Swimming and water sports are prohibited.
From €10

Besson lake

All the informations

To fish in Lac Besson you need a national fishing licence issued by the fishing federation and a communal fishing card issued by the Alpe d'Huez fishing association. You are on a 1st category site, 1 line per angler. The number of trout caught is limited to 4 per day per angler. The minimum size is 23 centimetres. All catches must be kept. No Kill is prohibited. Fishing opens at 6am and closes at sunset. Fishing is subject to mountain lake regulations and the regulations of the Alpe d'Huez fishing association. The lake closes at 4.30pm every Friday from 1st July to 31st August of the current year. Swimming and water sports are prohibited.
Prices start at €15

Frequently asked questions

Why is swimming banned?
Preservation of the site, harsh summer, endangerment of species, sun cream in the water. Swimming is banned in the commune of Alpe d'Huez by municipal decree.
Why is the number of trout caught limited?
It is limited to control the fishing effort, avoid over-fishing and limit fish stocks.
Why do I have to buy an additional card?
To help the association increase the number of fish in the lake.
What is the association's role?
To protect, inform, manage and punish.