Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 2 acres (1 ha)
Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 2 acres (1 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac des Balmettes
Lac des Balmettes is a pristine high-altitude trout lake nestled in the French Alps of Savoie, offering anglers authentic alpine fishing in a stunning mountain setting. This cold, clear water demands traditional fly-fishing techniques and rewards patient anglers with healthy populations of wild and stocked trout.
Department
Savoie
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Water
Size
2 acres (1 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Savoie
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac des Balmettes
Night fishing at Lac des Balmettes is not permitted. Night fishing prohibited. Mountain/Category 1 trout water — French law prohibits night fishing between 30 min after sunset and 30 min before sunrise. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac des Balmettes.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac des Balmettes under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Savoie. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac des Balmettes holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac des Balmettes — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Savoie. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Lac des Balmettes covers 2 acres (1 ha) in Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac des Balmettes?+
The water holds Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Arctic char.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac des Balmettes?+
Night fishing at Lac des Balmettes is not permitted. Night fishing prohibited. Mountain/Category 1 trout water — French law prohibits night fishing between 30 min after sunset and 30 min before sunrise. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac des Balmettes?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac des Balmettes under standard French bivouac law — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Always confirm current rules with the local AAPPMA before fishing. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Are boats allowed at Lac des Balmettes?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac des Balmettes. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac des Balmettes?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (Fédération de Pêche Savoie). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Lac des Balmettes
To fish Lac des Balmettes, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Pêche Savoie is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
