Lac des Échauds is a tiny, pristine high-altitude lake in Savoie offering day fishing only for trout, pike and perch in a stunning mountain setting—ideal if you fancy a complete change of pace from lowland carp venues. At just 1.2 hectares, it's intimate and uncrowded, though UK carp anglers should note this is a trout-focused fishery with no night fishing allowed. Bank access only; contact AAPPMA Les Pêcheurs Mauriennais for a day ticket, and bring your French fishing licence.
Lac des Échauds is 446 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — the fishing is well worth it.
Night fishing at Lac des Échauds 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 Échauds under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA Les Pêcheurs Mauriennais (St-Jean-de-Maurienne). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac des Échauds holds brown trout, rainbow trout, perch, pike. Pike fishing is a highlight of the venue — spinning, deadbaiting and lure fishing are all effective methods.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac des Échauds — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Les Pêcheurs Mauriennais (St-Jean-de-Maurienne). 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 Les Pêcheurs Mauriennais (St-Jean-de-Maurienne)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac des Échauds, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Les Pêcheurs Mauriennais (St-Jean-de-Maurienne) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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