Bassin du Flumet is a substantial 60-hectare reservoir in the French Alps offering solid carp and catfish opportunities alongside pike and zander, making it ideal if you want variety in your venue choice. Bank fishing only and no night sessions due to its industrial EDF status, so plan daytime sessions around a comfortable base in the Albertville area. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA permit from Albertville—worth organising before your trip given the reservoir's remote Alpine location, roughly 430 miles south-east of Calais.
Bassin du Flumet is 431 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — the fishing is well worth it.
Night fishing at Bassin du Flumet is not permitted. EDF mountain reservoir — Isère/Savoie border. Mountain lake rules apply. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Bassin du Flumet.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Bassin du Flumet.
Managed by AAPPMA d'Albertville. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Bassin du Flumet holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, bream. Carp are the primary draw for visiting UK anglers. All carp should be handled with care and returned promptly. A landing mat and unhooking mat are essential kit for any carp session.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Bassin du Flumet — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA d'Albertville. Licences are available online before your trip.
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2nd Category water. Carp/coarse: open all year. Pike: 25 Apr 2026–31 Jan 2027 (closed Feb–Apr). Zander/Perch/Catfish: all year. Pike season as above.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA d'Albertville) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Bassin du Flumet, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA d'Albertville is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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