Lac Cornu is a pristine 6.5-hectare mountain lake in Haute-Savoie offering bank fishing for brown trout, rainbow trout, pike and perch in a spectacular high-altitude setting—though note this is a nature reserve with no night fishing permitted. At 414 miles from Calais, it's a serious journey best combined with other regional venues, and boats are prohibited, so you're working the banks only. You'll need an AAPPMA licence from the local Faucigny association, and this is genuinely a switch from carp fishing, so approach it as a rewarding tactical change of pace rather than your main target.
Night fishing at Lac Cornu is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Haute-Savoie only permits night carp on 8 specific named lakes (Lac d'Ayze, Lac du Bois des Îles, Lac de Chamonix, Lac de Motte Longue, Lacs des Îlettes, Lac de Machilly, Lac du Môle). Source: pechehautesavoie.com/reglementation/peche-de-la-carpe/ Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac Cornu under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA du Faucigny. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac Cornu holds brown trout, rainbow trout, perch, pike. 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 Lac Cornu — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA du Faucigny. 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 du Faucigny) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac Cornu, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA du Faucigny is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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