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Chalain

FISH TO YOUR HEART'S CONTENT

With its 230 hectares (the lake is almost 3km long) and its maximum depth of 32m, Lake Chalain is the Jura's largest natural lake, and is home to species especially prized by fishermen: 

  • Whitefish, particularly abundant in Chalain, which attract hundreds of anglers every spring. 
  • Perch, pike, zander and lake trout are also well-represented.

A FRAGILE SITE, CLOSELY MONITORED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE JURA FISHING FEDERATION

A fishing lease has been signed with the Jura Fishing Federation, which oversees fishing activities on Lake Chalain, as part of a long-standing partnership with the Jura Department and with different levels of involvement.

A fishing permit is compulsory (daily permit: €15.50; weekly: €35), to which can be added the option of fishing from a boat (€2 per day or €10 for the week). It is sold online at  https://www.cartedepeche.fr/

Only boats with electric motors are allowed, and mooring is prohibited.

Three slipways are available on Lake Chalain:

  • at Marigny, at the north-west end of the lake. This ramp is freely accessible all year round.
  • CREPS: this ramp is accessible all year round, but access is subject to a charge during the season.
  • Le Domaine: this ramp is not accessible in July and August, and there is a charge for access during the season.
Period                                                              Access to Domaine and CREPS                                                                                                                                                                 Slipways Accessible slipways                                                                                                                      Comment                                                                                                                             
18/11 - 07/03      CREPS slipway only open to fishermen (on license plate scanning)Marigny, CREPS    Domaine slipway closed
08/03 - 29/04    Free entranceMarigny, CREPS, Domaine   
30/04 - 30/06   Admission Charge - Fisherman's fee on license plate scanning   Marigny, CREPS, Domaine 
01/07 - 31/08  Admission Charge - Fisherman's fee on license plate scanning   Marigny, CREPS Domaine slipway closed
01/09 - 14/09  Admission Charge - Fisherman's fee on license plate scanning   Marigny, CREPS, Domaine     
15/09 - 17/11   Free entranceMarigny, CREPS, Domaine     
pêche_chalain_jura © Fédération de Pêche du Jura

FISHING GUIDES 

Several independent fishing guides are available to accompany beginners and experienced anglers in their fishing activities on Lake Chalain and other fishing spots in the Jura.

Fishing guides - Learn and improve your fishing skills - Jura Departmental Federation for Fishing and the Protection of Aquatic Environments (peche-jura.com)

pêche enfants © Fédération de Pêche du Jura

ACTIVITIES ORGANISED BY THE JURA FISHING FEDERATION

For schoolchildren or the general public, these fishing-based activities that also focus on the environment, are run by an employee of the Fishing Federation, who is as enthusiastic as they are knowledgeable.

Discover fishing at Domaine de Chalain: See the programme

chalet © Stéphane Godin

SPECIALLY ADAPTED ACCOMMODATION FOR FISHERMEN

17 Tilleul chalets have the "Fishing Accommodation" label

The following services are available to fishermen at no extra cost: 

  • Storage available in the chalet with external access to store individual equipment 
  • Secure area near the chalets for storing a boat and trailer 
  • Secure fridge with individual lockers near the chalets 
  • Fish tank with bubbler, near the chalets

 

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