The lake is home to one of Europe's largest heronries, and predator fishing is an unforgettable experience.
Fishing activity (2nd category = mainly predatory fish). Fishing license required: Daily (€13), weekly (€36) or yearly permits (€86) on sale at www.cartedepeche.fr or at Camping Paradis La Gineste.
2025: Rainbow trout and spinycheek crayfish allowed all year round, pike from 01/29 to 04/26, zander from 03/11 to 05/24, largemouth bass from 05/13 to 07/05.
Beach facilities + boat launch: La Gineste in Arnac (southern bank) and Longayroux (northern bank).
Pêche en 2025 :
- Personne majeure (Cantal seul) : 86 €
- Carte interfédérale (France sauf 05, 07, 39, 48, 73, 74) : 112 €
- Carte 12-17 ans (France sauf 05, 07, 39, 48, 73, 74) : 26 €
- Carte découverte moins de 12 ans (France sauf 05, 07, 39, 48, 73, 74) : 7 €
- Carte "Découverte femme" (Cantal seul) : 41 €
- Carte hebdomadaire : 36 €
- Carte journalière : 13 €.
Periode d‘ouverture : Ouvert toute l‘année
All year round.
Fishing authorised on the above national opening dates. Rules and regulations available from the Office de
tourisme de la Châtaigneraie Cantalienne.
