Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 148 acres (60 ha)
Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 148 acres (60 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 408mi from Calais
About Lac Chevelu
One of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes's natural lakes, Lac Chevelu in Savoie covers 60 hectares and is open to coarse fishing under French public fishing regulations. Lac Chevelu holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench and Trout, and has built a reputation on the French carp fishing circuit.
Lac Chevelu operates as a day-only venue — worth noting for anglers planning longer trips. Regarding boats: No motors. Anglers are permitted to bivvy overnight in line with French public water regulations.
At 408 miles from Calais, Lac Chevelu requires a longer journey from the UK, but Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — rewards the trip.
Department
Savoie
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Lake
Size
148 acres (60 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
408 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de la Savoie
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Lac Chevelu holds carp, pike, perch, bream, tench, trout. Carp fishing is the primary draw for visiting UK anglers, with fish present throughout the venue.
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Lac Chevelu covers 148 acres (60 ha) in Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac Chevelu?+
The water holds Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream, Tench, Trout.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac Chevelu?+
Night fishing at Lac Chevelu is not permitted. Day fishing only. Confirm with AAPPMA de la Savoie..
Are bivvies allowed at Lac Chevelu?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac Chevelu under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac Chevelu from Calais?+
Lac Chevelu is approximately 408 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac Chevelu?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA de la Savoie).
Fishing in Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Savoie is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
