With limited drift, anchor or fish static from sheltered positions. Work a bushy searching pattern on the bob and drop a contrasting nymph on the point. In the calm, a single dry fly or a slowly-fished nymph tends to out-fish an active retrieve.
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.
Flat calm suits bank fishing near features — points, weed beds, and inflows where fish patrol.
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Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Conditions are ideal for Lac des Perches (Sternsee) — wind, cloud and temperature all line up.
Upland lake near Rimbach-près-Masevaux reached by hiking from the valley. Fario trout and char. Cold, clear water in pristine mountain conditions. Shore fishing only. Solitude and mountain views part of the experience. Spring through early autumn. Permits required; check Haut-Rhin regulations.
WFD code removed 2026-06-18: this alpine lake was incorrectly sharing the Doller river's code FRCR53 (and showing the river's status). EEA WISE has no dedicated lake (LW) water body for Lac des Perches, so status is left Unknown. Source: discodata.eea.europa.eu. | Prior note: WFD ecological status Moderate → Good corrected to EEA WISE 2022 (3rd RBMP) classification for waterbody FRCR53 (was a stale earlier-cycle value). Source: EEA WISE SWB_SurfaceWaterBody (discodata.eea.europa.eu), verified 2026-06-18.
French lake char (omble chevalier / omble de fontaine) — seasons and retention rules are set by departmental regulations and local fishing associations (AAPPMA). French char lakes are often managed with strict rules. Check the local AAPPMA or departmental fishing regulations before targeting char.
Lac des Perches, Vosges
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Upland lake near Rimbach-près-Masevaux reached by hiking from the valley.
With limited drift, anchor or fish static from sheltered positions. Work a bushy searching pattern on the bob and drop a contrasting nymph on the point. In the calm, a single dry fly or a slowly-fished nymph tends to out-fish an active retrieve.
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.
Flat calm suits bank fishing near features — points, weed beds, and inflows where fish patrol.
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 3 guilds with Pro.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 5 with Pro.
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Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Conditions are ideal for Lac des Perches (Sternsee) — wind, cloud and temperature all line up.
Upland lake near Rimbach-près-Masevaux reached by hiking from the valley. Fario trout and char. Cold, clear water in pristine mountain conditions. Shore fishing only. Solitude and mountain views part of the experience. Spring through early autumn. Permits required; check Haut-Rhin regulations.
WFD code removed 2026-06-18: this alpine lake was incorrectly sharing the Doller river's code FRCR53 (and showing the river's status). EEA WISE has no dedicated lake (LW) water body for Lac des Perches, so status is left Unknown. Source: discodata.eea.europa.eu. | Prior note: WFD ecological status Moderate → Good corrected to EEA WISE 2022 (3rd RBMP) classification for waterbody FRCR53 (was a stale earlier-cycle value). Source: EEA WISE SWB_SurfaceWaterBody (discodata.eea.europa.eu), verified 2026-06-18.
French lake char (omble chevalier / omble de fontaine) — seasons and retention rules are set by departmental regulations and local fishing associations (AAPPMA). French char lakes are often managed with strict rules. Check the local AAPPMA or departmental fishing regulations before targeting char.
