Lac Chavillon is a pristine high-altitude trout lake nestled in the Hautes-Alpes, offering alpine fly-fishing in one of France's most remote and scenic mountain settings. This glacial water demands technical skill and rewards dedicated anglers with healthy populations of native and stocked trout in an unspoiled wilderness environment.
Night fishing at Lac Chavillon 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 Lac Chavillon.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac Chavillon 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 Hautes-Alpes. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac Chavillon holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac Chavillon — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Hautes-Alpes. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Lac Chavillon, 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 Hautes-Alpes is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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