Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 89 acres (36 ha)
Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 89 acres (36 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 424mi from Calais
About Lac de la Gittaz
Lac de la Gittaz is a small public reservoir in the Savoie department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, covering 36 hectares (89-acre) of open water. The fishery holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch and Pike.
Fishing at Lac de la Gittaz is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 424 miles from Calais, Lac de la Gittaz 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.
Department
Savoie
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
89 acres (36 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
424 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de la Vallée du Doron de Beaufort
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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 de la Vallée du Doron de Beaufort) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Lac de la Gittaz?+
Lac de la Gittaz covers 89 acres (36 ha) in Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de la Gittaz?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de la Gittaz?+
Night fishing at Lac de la Gittaz is not permitted. 1st Cat. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de la Gittaz?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de la Gittaz under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de la Gittaz from Calais?+
Lac de la Gittaz is approximately 424 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de la Gittaz?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA de la Vallée du Doron de Beaufort).
Fishing in Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Savoie is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
