Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 5 acres (2 ha)
Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 5 acres (2 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac de Charbonière
Lac de Charbonière is a pristine alpine trout lake nestled in the high mountains of Savoie, offering excellent fly-fishing opportunities in a dramatic mountain setting. This cold, clear water is typical of the French Alps and provides a challenging yet rewarding experience for anglers seeking wild trout in an unspoiled environment.
Department
Savoie
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Water
Size
5 acres (2 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Savoie
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac de Charbonière
Night fishing at Lac de Charbonière 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 Charbonière.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Charbonière 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.
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Lac de Charbonière holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac de Charbonière — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Savoie. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Lac de Charbonière covers 5 acres (2 ha) in Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Charbonière?+
The water holds Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Arctic char.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Charbonière?+
Night fishing at Lac de Charbonière 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. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Charbonière?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Charbonière under standard French bivouac law — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Always confirm current rules with the local AAPPMA before fishing. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Are boats allowed at Lac de Charbonière?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac de Charbonière. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Charbonière?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (Fédération de Pêche Savoie). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Lac de Charbonière
To fish Lac de Charbonière, 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.
