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Étang du Sauget is an intimate 1.11-hectare natural lake in Savoie offering bank-only fishing for pike, perch and tench in a peaceful Alpine setting—rare among French venues for permitting night fishing. At 421 miles from Calais, it's a committed destination best suited to anglers seeking solitude rather than high-volume carp fishing, though tench can reach decent sizes here. You'll need to contact AAPPMA La Gaule Yennoise (Yenne) for a day permit and local fishing regulations before visiting.
Night fishing at Étang du Sauget is authorised under Savoie regulations. Night carp confirmed on reservation — Plan d'eau du Sauget (Les Echelles). Contact AAPPMA La Gaule du Guiers to book a peg. Vegetable baits only. Immediate release. Source: savoiepeche.com Guide 2026
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Étang du Sauget under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA La Gaule Yennoise (Yenne). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Étang du Sauget holds pike, perch, tench. Pike fishing is a highlight of the venue — spinning, deadbaiting and lure fishing are all effective methods.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Étang du Sauget — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA La Gaule Yennoise (Yenne). 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 La Gaule Yennoise (Yenne)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Étang du Sauget, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA La Gaule Yennoise (Yenne) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Night fishing is permitted at Étang du Sauget — always check the current rules with AAPPMA La Gaule Yennoise (Yenne) before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
Savoie is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Savoie or explore all of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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