Gouille de la Cha is a pristine high-altitude alpine lake nestled in the Haute-Savoie department, offering classic mountain trout fishing in a stunning glacial setting. This remote water delivers the clarity and challenging conditions typical of French alpine lakes, rewarding anglers willing to tackle the elevation gain with excellent opportunities for native and introduced trout populations.
Night fishing at Gouille de la Cha is not permitted. Night fishing prohibited. Mountain/Category 1 trout water — French law prohibits night fishing between 30 min after sunset and 30 min before sunrise. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Gouille de la Cha.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Gouille de la Cha under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Haute-Savoie. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Gouille de la Cha holds brown trout, arctic char, rainbow trout.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Gouille de la Cha — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Haute-Savoie. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Gouille de la Cha, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Pêche Haute-Savoie is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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