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Lac de Saint-Guérin, Savoie
This 42-hectare alpine reservoir in the Doron valley is a day-fishing-only venue (1st Category) where pike and perch offer exciting sport alongside trout species—a refreshing change of pace if you fancy something different from French carp lakes. Set high in Savoie near the Italian border, it's a scenic 426 miles from Calais and accessible only by bank fishing, making it ideal for a quieter, more contemplative trip. Note: Purchase a French fishing licence and AAPPMA permit from the Vallée du Doron de Beaufort association before arrival; day-only restrictions mean early starts are essential.
Night fishing at Lac de Saint-Guérin is not permitted. Lac de Saint-Guérin (~1500m, Savoie) — high-altitude EDF. Above 1000m — boats forbidden. Night carp not authorised. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac de Saint-Guérin.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Lac de Saint-Guérin.
Managed by AAPPMA de la Vallée du Doron de Beaufort. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac de Saint-Guérin 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 Saint-Guérin — 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.
France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Lac de Saint-Guérin, 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.
Savoie is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Savoie or explore all of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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