Haute-Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 17 acres (7 ha)
Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 17 acres (7 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac de Machilly
Lac de Machilly is a pristine alpine trout lake nestled in the high mountains of Haute-Savoie, offering classic French mountain lake fishing in a stunning Savoyard setting. This cold, clear water demands precise technique and rewards anglers with excellent populations of wild trout in an authentic alpine environment.
Department
Haute-Savoie
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Water
Size
17 acres (7 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
AAPPMA de Machilly
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac de Machilly
Night fishing at Lac de Machilly 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: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Machilly 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 AAPPMA de Machilly. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Machilly holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char, lake trout.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac de Machilly — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Machilly. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Lac de Machilly covers 17 acres (7 ha) in Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Machilly?+
The water holds Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Arctic char, Lake trout.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Machilly?+
Night fishing at Lac de Machilly 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. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Machilly?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Machilly under standard French bivouac law — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Always confirm current rules with the local AAPPMA before fishing. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Are boats allowed at Lac de Machilly?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac de Machilly. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Machilly?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA de Machilly). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Lac de Machilly
To fish Lac de Machilly, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Machilly is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
