Lac de Roselend is a vast Alpine reservoir in Savoie offering excellent bank fishing for pike and perch alongside trout species across its 307 hectares — a dramatic change of pace for UK carp anglers seeking something different. Day fishing only (1st Category waters) in a stunning mountain setting makes this a scenic spot for a few sessions, though it's a substantial 425 miles from Calais and requires careful planning. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and membership with AAPPMA de la Vallée du Doron de Beaufort to fish here.
Night fishing at Lac de Roselend is not permitted. Lac de Roselend is a high-altitude mountain reservoir at 1,600m in the Beaufortain Alps (Savoie). Dominated by salmonids (truite fario, arc-en-ciel, omble chevalier, cristivomer). No carp population, so night carp fishing is not relevant. Night fishing generally not authorised on Savoie mountain lakes. Fishing managed by AAPPMA de Beaufort — day card or full Savoie/reciprocity card required. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac de Roselend. Boats forbidden on mountain lakes above 1000m altitude in Savoie under general Savoie regulations (except Bourget, Aiguebelette, Chevelu and Sainte-Hélène-du-lac).
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Lac de Roselend. High-altitude mountain lake — no night fishing, so overnight bivouac for fishing not relevant.
Required permits & cards: AAPPMA de Beaufort card (day or full Savoie card). Reciprocity accepted. Specific size limits: cristivomer 35cm, others 23cm.
Managed by AAPPMA de la Vallée du Doron de Beaufort. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Roselend holds brown trout, rainbow trout, perch, pike. 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 Roselend — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de la Vallée du Doron de Beaufort. Licences are available online before your trip.
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1st Category (Salmonid) water. Trout season: 14 Mar–20 Sep 2026. No night fishing permitted. Carp/coarse: all year.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA de la Vallée du Doron de Beaufort) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac de Roselend, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de la Vallée du Doron de Beaufort is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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