Freshwater fish

Lake Léman (or Lake Geneva) is the largest natural freshwater lake in Western Europe (582 km²) and provides shelter for many fish species. As to Vallée de Joux, there are three lakes: Lac de Joux, the largest in the Jura massif, Lac Brenet and Lac Ter. The following fish species are the ones you will most easily get on your plate:

Perch:
This fish is delicious, prepared either in fillets fried in butter or baked in foil.

Lavaret:
Prepared either in fresh or smoked fillets, as a mousse or whole grilled or poached.

Char:
Many gourmets consider this species among the finest freshwater fish, due to the quality of its reddish meat. Prepared in fillets, as a mousse or pâté, it is also recommended whole in a court bouillon to fully enjoy its taste, or baked in foil.

Pike:
This coveted fish, due to its exquisite flavour, is prepared in fillets, chops or quenelles, or as a mousse or pâté.

Salmon trout:
This tasty fish is prepared whole or in fresh or smoked fillets.

Where to eat a savoury fish course in Vallée de Joux?

Our hotels and restaurants, as well as two professional fishermen, let you enjoy our local gastronomy.

Information

Daily fishing permit:
Le Sentier, Prefecture, phone +41 021 845 57 49
Le Sentier, Tourist information office +41 021 845 17 77
Le Pont, Bakery +41 021 841 12 16
Le Pont, Grocery shop Au Bon Goût +41 021 841 12 03
Les Bioux, Altitude 1004 +41 079 282 98 52

Fishing-rod letting:
L'Abbaye, Jura Evasion +41 079 332 38 65