- Ecology: Moderate
- Chemical: Good
WFD classification · FRHL04
Rules at a glance
- Permit required
- Fly only
How to fish it · for Pike
When
Pike are feeding aggressively as water cools, building reserves for winter. Weed is dying back, concentrating both pike and prey fish into predictable holding areas.
Where
Autumn/winter pike on the fly — big fish season. Pike are putting on condition and take large flies confidently. Fish dropping weed edges, deep channels, and structure. Start with a sinking line and move to faster-sinking as the water cools. Biggest pike of the year come in this window.
The plan
Plan A
Autumn/winter pike on the fly — big fish season. Pike are putting on condition and take large flies confidently. Fish dropping weed edges, deep channels, and structure. Start with a sinking line and move to faster-sinking as the water cools. Biggest pike of the year come in this window.
Plan B
A fry-imitating pattern stripped through the margins can save a blank in autumn.
Watch for
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Either bank or boat
Good ripple suits both bank and boat. Bank: work inflows, dam walls, and points. Boat: broadside drift covering wind lanes.
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
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Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
Hatch predictions
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Through the year
0–3 scale · October highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Black MidgeHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Reservoir BuzzerHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Lake OliveHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Silverhorns & LonghornsHatch
1
2
2
2
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Fly box · Pike
Top
8–10 · Streamer
Strip it for fish chasing fry or in coloured water.
12–16 · Fly
A dependable searching pattern for these waters.
12–16 · Fly
A dependable searching pattern for these waters.
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- AAPPMA Marne / Haute-Marne
- Second category — pike closed Feb–April
- Drawdown through winter; lake refills in spring
- Several launch points and authorised fishing zones.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
55%
Cloud25%
Wind100%
Temp25%
A reasonable day here, though temperature isn't quite in the sweet spot.
Other water nearby · 1
Gallery · 2
Lac du Der-Chantecoq (3) Terrain map
Water quality (WFD)
Why this score
- Wind conditions (ripple) closely match what this water fishes best in.
- Buzzer is in its seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Pike Último Saturday de January → End of December
Related guides
Booking & contacts
Lac du Der-Chantecoq
How to fish it · for Pike
When
Pike are feeding aggressively as water cools, building reserves for winter. Weed is dying back, concentrating both pike and prey fish into predictable holding areas.
Where
Autumn/winter pike on the fly — big fish season. Pike are putting on condition and take large flies confidently. Fish dropping weed edges, deep channels, and structure. Start with a sinking line and move to faster-sinking as the water cools. Biggest pike of the year come in this window.
The plan
Plan A
Autumn/winter pike on the fly — big fish season. Pike are putting on condition and take large flies confidently. Fish dropping weed edges, deep channels, and structure. Start with a sinking line and move to faster-sinking as the water cools. Biggest pike of the year come in this window.
Plan B
A fry-imitating pattern stripped through the margins can save a blank in autumn.
Watch for
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Either bank or boat
Good ripple suits both bank and boat. Bank: work inflows, dam walls, and points. Boat: broadside drift covering wind lanes.
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 3 guilds as a supporter.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 4 as a supporter.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Through the year
0–3 scale · October highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Black MidgeHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Reservoir BuzzerHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Lake OliveHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Silverhorns & LonghornsHatch
1
2
2
2
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Fly box · Pike
Top
8–10 · Streamer
Strip it for fish chasing fry or in coloured water.
12–16 · Fly
A dependable searching pattern for these waters.
12–16 · Fly
A dependable searching pattern for these waters.
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- AAPPMA Marne / Haute-Marne
- Second category — pike closed Feb–April
- Drawdown through winter; lake refills in spring
- Several launch points and authorised fishing zones.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
55%
Cloud25%
Wind100%
Temp25%
A reasonable day here, though temperature isn't quite in the sweet spot.
Other water nearby · 1
Gallery · 2
Lac du Der-Chantecoq (3) Terrain map
Water quality (WFD)
- Ecology: Moderate
- Chemical: Good
WFD classification · FRHL04
Why this score
- Wind conditions (ripple) closely match what this water fishes best in.
- Buzzer is in its seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Pike Último Saturday de January → End of December
Related guides
Booking & contacts