Lac de Tavaneuse is a compact high-altitude mountain lake in Haute-Savoie offering quality bank fishing for pike and trout rather than carp — ideal if you're exploring beyond traditional carp venues on a French trip. At just 2.2 hectares, it's intimate and scenic (394 miles from Calais), with no night fishing allowed due to its alpine setting, so plan daytime sessions only. You'll need an AAPPMA licence from Chablais-Genevois to fish here, and boats are prohibited, making this a peaceful walk-and-wade destination rather than a dedicated carp lake.
Night fishing at Lac de Tavaneuse is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Haute-Savoie only permits night carp on 8 specific named lakes (Lac d'Ayze, Lac du Bois des Îles, Lac de Chamonix, Lac de Motte Longue, Lacs des Îlettes, Lac de Machilly, Lac du Môle). Source: pechehautesavoie.com/reglementation/peche-de-la-carpe/ Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac de Tavaneuse under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA du Chablais-Genevois. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac de Tavaneuse 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 Tavaneuse — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA du Chablais-Genevois. Licences are available online before your trip.
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2nd Category water. Carp/coarse: open all year. Pike: 25 Apr 2026–31 Jan 2027 (closed Feb–Apr). Zander/Perch/Catfish: all year. Pike season as above.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA du Chablais-Genevois) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac de Tavaneuse, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA du Chablais-Genevois is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac de Tavaneuse is 394 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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