Lac de Bellecombe is a pristine high-altitude alpine trout lake nestled in the Savoie mountains of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, offering classic mountain lake fishing in a dramatic setting. This glacial water demands technical fly-fishing skills but rewards dedicated anglers with healthy populations of wild and introduced trout in one of France's most scenic mountain watersheds.
Night fishing at Lac de Bellecombe is not permitted. Night fishing prohibited. Mountain/Category 1 trout water — French law prohibits night fishing between 30 min after sunset and 30 min before sunrise. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac de Bellecombe.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Bellecombe under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Savoie. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Filter by species, size, night fishing, boats and bivvy. Find venues near Savoie and across all of France.
Lac de Bellecombe holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac de Bellecombe — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Savoie. Licences are available online before your trip.
Join to unlock full rules, night sectors, access notes and local camping spots for Lac de Bellecombe and 10,000+ venues across France, Belgium and the Netherlands.
To fish Lac de Bellecombe, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Pêche Savoie is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Savoie is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Savoie or explore all of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
Other public fishing venues near Lac de Bellecombe on PiscaMaps: