Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 104 acres (42 ha)
Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 104 acres (42 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 426mi from Calais
About Lac de Saint-Guérin
Lac de Saint-Guérin is a small public reservoir in the Savoie department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, covering 42 hectares (104-acre) of open water. The fishery holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch and Pike.
Fishing at Lac de Saint-Guérin is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 426 miles from Calais, Lac de Saint-Guérin requires a longer journey from the UK, but Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — rewards the trip.
Department
Savoie
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
104 acres (42 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
426 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA de la Vallée du Doron de Beaufort
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Lac de Saint-Guérin?+
Lac de Saint-Guérin covers 104 acres (42 ha) in Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Saint-Guérin?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Saint-Guérin?+
Night fishing at Lac de Saint-Guérin is not permitted. 1st Cat. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Saint-Guérin?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Saint-Guérin under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de Saint-Guérin from Calais?+
Lac de Saint-Guérin is approximately 426 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Saint-Guérin?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA de la Vallée du Doron de Beaufort).
Fishing in Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Savoie is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
