Lac de la Sassière is a scenic 44-hectare Alpine reservoir in Savoie offering excellent mixed fishing for carp, catfish and pike from the bank only—ideal for UK anglers seeking something beyond the typical commercial lakes. Night fishing is prohibited due to its nature reserve status, so plan daytime sessions in this stunning mountain setting around 450 miles from Calais. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and must contact AAPPMA Lacs et Torrents (Bourg-St-Maurice) before your visit to confirm access and any local restrictions.
Night fishing at Lac de la Sassière is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Savoie has only 4 designated night carp sites (Plans d'eau du Sauget, Reculfort, Lac d'Aiguebelette, Plan d'eau de Grésy-sur-Isère), all on advance reservation. All other Savoie waters: night fishing prohibited. Source: savoiepeche.com Guide 2026 Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac de la Sassière.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Lac de la Sassière.
Required permits & cards: Vanoise National Park area.
Managed by AAPPMA Lacs et Torrents (Bourg-St-Maurice). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de la Sassière 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 la Sassière — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Lacs et Torrents (Bourg-St-Maurice). 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 Lacs et Torrents (Bourg-St-Maurice)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac de la Sassière, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Lacs et Torrents (Bourg-St-Maurice) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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