Guéry Lake Fishing Spot in Mont-Dore

In 2020, as part of the Sensitive Natural Areas (ENS) policy, the Puy-de-Dôme Department acquired Lake Guéry. At the same time, departmental officials decided to maintain “public” fishing access at this exceptional natural site and to entrust fish stock management and fisheries management to the Puy-de-Dôme Federation for Fishing and(…)

In 2020, as part of the Sensitive Natural Areas (ENS) policy, the Puy-de-Dôme Department acquired Lake Guéry. At the same time, departmental officials decided to maintain “public” fishing access at this exceptional natural site and to entrust fish stock management and fisheries management to the Puy-de-Dôme Federation for Fishing and the Protection of Aquatic Environments.

The primary objective of the ENS is to preserve the fragile natural habitats found on the lake, as well as all the animal and plant species they support.

A fisheries management plan has been implemented to allow for a variety of fishing practices suitable for families. Stocks of adult trout are scheduled to be released throughout the fishing season.

Fishing on Lake Guéry is permitted by adding an option (annual, weekly, or daily) to a permit that allows fishing in the open waters of the Puy-de-Dôme department.

REGULATIONS :

Permitted fishing methods :
– Any legal fishing method authorized (by the Environmental Code)
– 2 rods per angler
– 2 hooks permitted ; 3 for fly fishing
– Baiting prohibited, even in small amounts
Fishing is prohibited if the lake is frozen, even partially.

Catch Limits / Legal Size :
– 4 salmonids over 23 cm per day per angler
– 1 pike per day per angler, between 60 and 80 cm in length
– Other species : no limit
There is a fishing reserve marked by signs from the confluence of the Mortes du Guéry to the waterfall located upstream.

Practical Information : Lake Guéry is located 8 km from Mont-Dore on the road to Clermont-Ferrand (D983).
Swimming, diving, and boating are prohibited on the lake.
Fishing licenses are sold at the Mont-Dore tourist office or at www.cartedepeche.fr