Lac de la Neuva is a pristine high-altitude alpine trout lake nestled in the Savoie department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, offering classic mountain water fishing in a spectacular setting. This remote glacial lake demands technical presentations and rewards patient anglers with healthy populations of native and stocked trout species.
Night fishing at Lac de la Neuva 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 la Neuva.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de la Neuva 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 la Neuva holds brown trout, rainbow trout, brook trout, arctic char.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac de la Neuva — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Savoie. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Lac de la Neuva, 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.
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