Lac de Vallon is a compact natural lake in the Alpine foothills near Geneva, offering bank-only carp fishing across 15.765 hectares with good numbers of tench and bream alongside your target species. Day fishing only (no night sessions) in this protected natural site means early starts and evening sessions before dark, typical for Haute-Savoie's conservation requirements. You'll need an AAPPMA licence from the Chablais-Genevois federation—pick one up locally before fishing this scenic, low-pressure venue roughly 391 miles from Calais.
Night fishing at Lac de Vallon 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.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac de Vallon.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Lac de Vallon. Night fishing not authorised.
Required permits & cards: Haute-Savoie departmental card.
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 Vallon holds carp, pike, perch, tench, bream. Carp are the primary draw for visiting UK anglers. All carp should be handled with care and returned promptly. A landing mat and unhooking mat are essential kit for any carp session.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac de Vallon — 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 Vallon, 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 Vallon is 391 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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