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Lac Chevelu is a pristine 60-hectare natural lake in the Savoie Alps offering quality carp, pike and bream in a scenic mountain setting—ideal if you're seeking something beyond the typical lowland French venues. Day fishing only (confirm current rules with AAPPMA de la Savoie), and boats are prohibited, so expect a peaceful, bank-focused experience with good margins around the shoreline. Located 408 miles from Calais, this is a worthwhile detour for anglers combining alpine scenery with reliable mixed-species fishing; you'll need a French fishing licence and AAPPMA de la Savoie permit to fish here.
Night fishing at Lac Chevelu is not permitted. Lac Chevelu (60ha, Savoie) — 1st category. Night carp NOT authorised. Float-tube permitted per Savoie AAPPMA Aix-les-Bains. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac Chevelu. Float-tubes permitted. No thermal motors.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Lac Chevelu. Night fishing not authorised.
Required permits & cards: Savoie card (AAPPMA local).
Managed by AAPPMA de la Savoie. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac Chevelu holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench, trout. 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 Lac Chevelu — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de la Savoie. Licences are available online before your trip.
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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 Lac Chevelu, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de la Savoie is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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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