Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 30 acres (12 ha)
Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 30 acres (12 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 462mi from Calais
About Lac de Savine
Lac de Savine is a small natural lake in Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, covering 12 hectares of freshwater fishing. The fishery holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch and Pike.
Fishing at Lac de Savine is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 462 miles from Calais, Lac de Savine 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
Lake
Size
30 acres (12 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
462 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA La Gaule Mauriennaise (Modane)
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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 La Gaule Mauriennaise (Modane)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Lac de Savine?+
Lac de Savine covers 30 acres (12 ha) in Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac de Savine?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac de Savine?+
Night fishing at Lac de Savine is not permitted. 1st Cat. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac de Savine?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac de Savine under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac de Savine from Calais?+
Lac de Savine is approximately 462 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac de Savine?+
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 La Gaule Mauriennaise (Modane)).
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.
