Fishing in Digne-les-Bains

In the heart of nature and a few kilometers from the city center (5km) of Digne les Bains: the Gaubert lake is located in the Valadier district in the Gaubert plan next to the Christophe Ménard rugby stadium.
Fishing with a rod and line is permitted only; fishing with spoons and lures is prohibited.
The fish in the lake are mainly white fish (Carp, Grass Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Perch, Rook, Crucian Carp, Bream…) with occasional releases of Rainbow Trout.

Description
For a family walk or a fishing trip, Lake Gaubert is a great place to relax, in direct contact with nature.

This lake was created by the fishing association AAPPMA "La Bléone" to allow its members to improve their skills and to welcome younger generations through its fishing school and nature fishing workshops for adults and children. It has since become a peaceful spot, popular with walkers.
For several years now, the association has operated a Fishing and River Center there to raise public awareness and promote the Bléone River, whose basin (rivers and streams, riparian forests and wetlands) is made up of very rich habitats for numerous species: trout, bullheads, minnows, barbel, crayfish, beavers, and European bee-eaters. The Bléone is relatively untouched by development, which allows it to maintain a fairly natural dynamic and a beautiful braided profile.
Details regarding animals: Dog owners must comply with the specific regulations of the lake (Municipal Order No. 17-305 of April 13, 2017), dogs must be kept on a leash.
Other details
The lake is open to the public, and picnic tables and benches are available around the lake. Anglers must have a departmental or interdepartmental fishing license.
The path along the lake is reserved exclusively for fishermen, who have paid a fishing fee; bicycles are absolutely prohibited.
Comfort and amenities
Three fishing spots have been set up for wheelchair users; disabled fishermen in possession of a fishing license from the AAPPMA "La Bléone" can obtain a key to the barrier (for the sum of €5) to travel by car to their fishing spot.
Prices
All activities of the AAPPMA "La Bléone" are free;
- The fishing school for children aged 7 to 17 is free, and equipment is provided free of charge. No reservations are possible; registration is on-site.
- The nature fishing workshops are free, and equipment is provided free of charge. Reservations can be made by email or by phone at 06 80 89 52 60.
Only the fishing permit is mandatory to fish in our lakes, it can be obtained from our retailers: Decathlon Digne, Armurerie dignoise, tabac le Lutetia, Digne tourist office.
– Le Lutécia tobacconist/newsagent, 7 Avenue de Verdun in Digne-les-Bains. Tel: 04 92 32 28 75
– Decathlon Digne-les-Bains. Tel: 04 92 36 67 50
– Digne-les-Bains Tourist Office. Tel: 04 92 36 62 62
– Les Mées tourist office. Tel: 04 92 34 36 38
– Le Voltigeur, Presse Journals, les Mées. Tel: 04 92 34 11 09
– Nirvana, Tabac Presse, Mezel. Tel: 04 92 32 21 26

Opening
From 01/01 to 31/12/2026 every day for walkers and for fishermen (lake in 2nd category) comply with the departmental regulations for freshwater fishing.
Prohibited at night (from sunset until sunrise).

Fishing school:
A confirmed animator animates the fishing school.
Lac de Gaubert: the AAPPMA “la Bléone” offers free initiations from Monday to Friday from 14:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m. During the July and August summer holidays, as well as the Easter and All Saints holidays from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Equipment is provided, children must obtain the fishing permit from our authorized retailers or any other retailers of fishing permits in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department, or in inter-federal reciprocal departments (CHI sticker).
The fishing school is open to children aged 7 to 16.
A small snack with drink is planned at 16 p.m. for the children.
Note: this activity is completely free.
This activity is also offered on the Lac des Mées during the July and August summer holidays and the Easter holidays on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. as well as at the Lac de Vaulouve in Thoard on Thursday mornings only during the July and August summer periods. .
Fishing and Nature Workshop (APN)
The AAPPMA (local fishing association) organizes nature fishing workshops for adults and children aged 10 and up. These workshops teach all the different fishing methods (feeder fishing, float fishing, carp fishing, fly fishing in lakes and rivers, coarse fishing, and lure fishing from a float tube). Workshop dates are listed in the fishing guide (issued upon purchase of a fishing license). Equipment is provided, and the activity is free (fishing license required).
The AAPPMA "la Bléone" also manages the Ferréols lake in Digne les Bains and the Joel lake.