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This vast 535-hectare natural lake in the French Alps offers excellent carp and catfish fishing in a stunning mountain setting, though night fishing is prohibited under special regulations. Electric-motor boats are permitted, making it ideal for exploring different swims across this sprawling water located 415 miles south-east of Calais. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and membership with the local AAPPMA Les Pêcheurs du Lac d'Aiguebelette to fish here.
Lac d'Aiguebelette is 415 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — the fishing is well worth it.
Night fishing at Lac d'Aiguebelette is authorised under Savoie regulations. Night carp confirmed on reservation — Lac d'Aiguebelette. Contact AAPPMA Les Pêcheurs du Lac d'Aiguebelette (04 79 36 18 79). No-kill mandatory for carp. Vegetable baits only. Source: savoiepeche.com Guide 2026
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac d'Aiguebelette. Navigation right ("droit de navigation") required for all watercraft — issued exclusively by Communauté des Communes du Lac d'Aiguebelette (CCLA: 04 79 28 78 64). This is separate from the fishing boat supplement on the card. Trolling authorised. Float tube authorised.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted in designated areas only at Lac d'Aiguebelette. Bivouac at designated night carp pegs only. Lake is a Réserve Naturelle Régionale since March 2015. No unauthorised camping. Anglers must exemplary bivouac behaviour as pegs are often on private or protected land. Confirm with the local AAPPMA.
Required permits & cards: Specific AAPPMA Aiguebelette card mandatory (interfederal cards not valid in Savoie). Boat supplement required for fishing from a boat. Navigation right from CCLA separately. Reservations: contact@aappma-aiguebelette.org or SMS 06 81 02 25 83.
Managed by AAPPMA Les Pêcheurs du Lac d'Aiguebelette. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac d'Aiguebelette holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, bream. 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 d'Aiguebelette — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Les Pêcheurs du Lac d'Aiguebelette. 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 Les Pêcheurs du Lac d'Aiguebelette) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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 d'Aiguebelette, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Les Pêcheurs du Lac d'Aiguebelette is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac d'Aiguebelette — always check the current rules with AAPPMA Les Pêcheurs du Lac d'Aiguebelette before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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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