Haute-Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 2 acres (1 ha)
Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 2 acres (1 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac des Chavants
Lac des Chavants is a pristine high-altitude trout lake nestled in the French Alps of Haute-Savoie, offering classic alpine fly-fishing in a spectacular mountain setting. This remote Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes water demands proper acclimatization and technical skill, rewarding dedicated anglers with wild trout in crystal-clear conditions.
Department
Haute-Savoie
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Water
Size
2 acres (1 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
AAPPMA des Houches
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac des Chavants
Night fishing at Lac des Chavants 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 Chavants.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac des Chavants 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 AAPPMA des Houches. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac des Chavants holds brown trout, lake trout (arctic char), rainbow trout.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac des Chavants — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA des Houches. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Lac des Chavants covers 2 acres (1 ha) in Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac des Chavants?+
The water holds Brown trout, Lake trout (Arctic char), Rainbow trout.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac des Chavants?+
Night fishing at Lac des Chavants 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 Chavants?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac des Chavants 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 Chavants?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac des Chavants. 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 Chavants?+
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 (AAPPMA des Houches). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Lac des Chavants
To fish Lac des Chavants, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA des Houches is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
