Haute-Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 8 acres (3 ha)
Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 8 acres (3 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac de Motte Longue
Lac de Motte Longue is a pristine alpine trout lake set in the high mountains of Haute-Savoie, offering anglers crystalline waters and dramatic scenery in the heart of the French Alps. This remote mountain water is ideal for fly fishing and spinning, with excellent conditions for both brown trout and arctic char in a true high-altitude wilderness setting.
Department
Haute-Savoie
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Water
Size
8 acres (3 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
AAPPMA de Bonneville
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac de Motte Longue
Night fishing at Lac de Motte Longue 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 Motte Longue.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Motte Longue 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 Bonneville. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Motte Longue holds brown trout, arctic char, lake trout.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac de Motte Longue — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Bonneville. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Lac de Motte Longue covers 8 acres (3 ha) in Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Motte Longue?+
The water holds brown trout, arctic char, lake trout.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Motte Longue?+
Night fishing at Lac de Motte Longue 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 Motte Longue?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Motte Longue 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 Motte Longue?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac de Motte Longue. 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 Motte Longue?+
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 Bonneville). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Lac de Motte Longue
To fish Lac de Motte Longue, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Bonneville is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
