Lac de la Valette is a intimate 3.8-hectare natural lake in the Savoie Alps, offering excellent bank fishing for pike and tench in stunning mountain surroundings—around 450 miles from Calais. Night fishing isn't permitted due to Vanoise National Park regulations, and boats are banned, so this is pure walk-and-wade territory ideal for anglers seeking a quieter alpine experience away from busy lowland venues. You'll need to contact AAPPMA La Gaule Tarine (based in Moûtiers) to arrange access and obtain your local fishing permit before arrival.
Night fishing at Lac de la Valette 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.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de la Valette under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA La Gaule Tarine (Moûtiers). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de la Valette holds pike, perch, tench. Pike fishing is a highlight of the venue — spinning, deadbaiting and lure fishing are all effective methods.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac de la Valette — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA La Gaule Tarine (Moûtiers). 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 La Gaule Tarine (Moûtiers)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac de la Valette, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA La Gaule Tarine (Moûtiers) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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