Lac des Assiettes is an intimate 7-hectare natural lake in Savoie offering a peaceful alternative to busier venues, with a solid resident carp population alongside pike and tench. Bank fishing only and no night sessions, so it suits anglers seeking daytime sessions in a scenic Alpine setting roughly 450 miles from Calais. You'll need to contact AAPPMA La Gaule Tarine (Moûtiers) for access and a local fishing permit—worth the effort for a quieter, uncrowded experience.
Night fishing at Lac des Assiettes is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Savoie has only 4 designated night carp sites (Plans d'eau du Sauget, Reculfort, Lac d'Aiguebelette, Plan d'eau de Grésy-sur-Isère), all on advance reservation. All other Savoie waters: night fishing prohibited. Source: savoiepeche.com Guide 2026 Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac des Assiettes under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA La Gaule Tarine (Moûtiers). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac des Assiettes holds carp, pike, perch, tench. 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 des Assiettes — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA La Gaule Tarine (Moûtiers). 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 La Gaule Tarine (Moûtiers)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac des Assiettes, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA La Gaule Tarine (Moûtiers) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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