Lac de Divonne is a scenic 39-hectare natural lake in the Haute-Savoie Alps, offering solid carp fishing alongside catfish, pike and tench in a stunning mountain setting—around 373 miles from Calais, making it a destination trip rather than a quick weekend break. Bank fishing only with daylight hours strictly enforced, so plan your sessions accordingly and bring torches for the drive-outs. You'll need to purchase a day ticket or season pass through the local AAPPMA du Chablais-Genevois; contact them before you go to confirm current access and regulations.
Night fishing at Lac de Divonne is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Haute-Savoie only permits night carp on 8 specific named lakes (Lac d'Ayze, Lac du Bois des Îles, Lac de Chamonix, Lac de Motte Longue, Lacs des Îlettes, Lac de Machilly, Lac du Môle). Source: pechehautesavoie.com/reglementation/peche-de-la-carpe/ Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boats are permitted at Lac de Divonne. Lake on the French-Swiss border — boats permitted. Verify navigation rules.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Divonne under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Required permits & cards: Ain departmental card or CHI/EHGO/URNE. Specific Divonne AP — check ain.gouv.fr annually.
Managed by AAPPMA du Chablais-Genevois. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Divonne holds carp, catfish, pike, perch, zander, tench, 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 de Divonne — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA du Chablais-Genevois. 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 du Chablais-Genevois) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac de Divonne, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA du Chablais-Genevois is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de Divonne is 373 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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