This vast Alpine lake in Haute-Savoie (404 miles from Calais) is a spectacular destination for pike and predator fishing rather than carp, offering excellent boat access and motorised exploration of its 2,675-hectare expanse. Night fishing is prohibited due to its 1st category status and heavy surveillance, so you'll need to plan daylight sessions only. You'll need a licence from AAPPMA Annecy Lac Pêche and should note this is better suited to pike and trout anglers than carp specialists.
Night fishing at Lac d'Annecy is not permitted. 1st category (public domain). High surveillance Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Lac d'Annecy. All motors. 5km/h speed limit near shore
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac d'Annecy under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA Annecy Lac Pêche. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac d'Annecy 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'Annecy — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Annecy Lac Pêche. Licences are available online before your trip.
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1st Category (Salmonid) water. Trout season: 14 Mar–20 Sep 2026. No night fishing permitted. Carp/coarse: all year.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA Annecy Lac Pêche) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac d'Annecy, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Annecy Lac Pêche is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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