Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 14 acres (6 ha)
Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 14 acres (6 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac des Dérouts
Lac des Dérouts is a pristine alpine trout lake nestled in the high mountains of Savoie, offering excellent fly-fishing opportunities in a stunning mountain setting. This cold, clear water is ideal for targeting wild brown and lake trout in a remote, high-altitude environment that rewards anglers seeking solitude and pristine conditions.
Department
Savoie
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Water
Size
14 acres (6 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Savoie
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac des Dérouts
Night fishing at Lac des Dérouts 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: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac des Dérouts 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 Dérouts holds brown trout, lake trout (char), arctic char, rainbow trout.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac des Dérouts — 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 Dérouts covers 14 acres (6 ha) in Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac des Dérouts?+
The water holds Brown trout, Lake trout (Char), Arctic char, Rainbow trout.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac des Dérouts?+
Night fishing at Lac des Dérouts 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 Dérouts?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac des Dérouts 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 Dérouts?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac des Dérouts. 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 Dérouts?+
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 Dérouts
To fish Lac des Dérouts, 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.
