Lac d'Amour is a tiny, picturesque mountain lake in Savoie offering intimate day-fishing only for trout and pike—a refreshing change of pace from larger lowland venues, though note this is trout-focused rather than carp water. At 1.3 hectares and bank-fishing only, it's perfect for a peaceful Alpine break, sitting 428 miles south-east of Calais in the heart of the Beaufort Valley. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA de la Vallée du Doron de Beaufort permit to fish here.
At 428 miles from Calais, Lac d'Amour 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.
Night fishing at Lac d'Amour 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 d'Amour 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 d'Amour 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 d'Amour — 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 d'Amour, 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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