Lac Cornu, Savoie
This intimate high-altitude mountain lake (1.4 hectares) in the Beaufort Valley offers day-only bank fishing for brown trout, rainbow trout, pike and perch—a scenic alternative if you're exploring beyond traditional lowland venues. Set 428 miles southeast of Calais in the Alps, it's best suited as a complementary trip rather than a dedicated carp destination, though pike can provide sporting action. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and membership with AAPPMA de la Vallée du Doron de Beaufort to fish legally.
Night fishing at Lac Cornu is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Savoie has only 4 designated night carp sites (Plans d'eau du Sauget, Reculfort, Lac d'Aiguebelette, Plan d'eau de Grésy-sur-Isère), all on advance reservation. All other Savoie waters: night fishing prohibited. Source: savoiepeche.com Guide 2026 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 de la Vallée du Doron de Beaufort. 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 de la Vallée du Doron de Beaufort. 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 de la Vallée du Doron de Beaufort) 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 de la Vallée du Doron de Beaufort is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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