Étang de Grésy is a compact 12.5-hectare alpine reservoir in Savoie offering intimate bank fishing for carp, pike, perch and tench in a stunning mountain setting—ideal if you want to escape the crowds of larger French venues. Night fishing is prohibited under local AAPPMA rules, so plan your sessions around daylight hours. Located 422 miles from Calais in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, you'll need a valid French fishing licence and membership with FD 73 (Fédération de Savoie pour la Pêche) to fish here.
Night fishing at Étang de Grésy is authorised under Savoie regulations. Night carp confirmed on reservation — Plan d'eau de Grésy-sur-Isère. Contact AAPPMA d'Albertville. Newly labelled 'Famille' parcours with 3 pontoons. Vegetable baits only. Immediate release. Source: savoiepeche.com Guide 2026
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang de Grésy under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by FD 73 (Fédération de Savoie pour la Pêche). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Étang de Grésy holds carp, pike, perch, tench. 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 Étang de Grésy — you will also need to be affiliated with FD 73 (Fédération de Savoie pour la Pêche). 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 (FD 73 (Fédération de Savoie pour la Pêche)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Étang de Grésy, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with FD 73 (Fédération de Savoie pour la Pêche) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang de Grésy — always check the current rules with FD 73 (Fédération de Savoie pour la Pêche) before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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