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Lac des Ilettes is a compact 15-hectare natural lake in Haute-Savoie offering pike, perch, trout and bream in a scenic Alpine setting—ideal if you're exploring beyond the traditional French carp circuit. Day fishing only (night sessions not permitted), and boats are banned, so you'll be working the margins and shallows from the bank. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA de Haute-Savoie membership; confirm current access and regulations directly with them before your trip, as mountain lakes can have seasonal restrictions.
At 410 miles from Calais, Lac des Ilettes requires a longer journey from the UK, but Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — rewards the trip.
Night fishing at Lac des Ilettes is authorised under Haute-Savoie regulations. Night carp authorised on specific named weekends per pechehautesavoie.com arrêté. Each weekend = 3 nights (Friday–Saturday, Saturday–Sunday, Sunday–Monday). No-kill mandatory (immediate release). Vegetable baits only. Bank fishing only. No live transport of carp >60cm. Source: pechehautesavoie.com/reglementation/peche-de-la-carpe/ Schedule: Lac des Îlettes Centre and Nord (Sallanches) — 2nd weekends of April/May/June/Sep/Oct, last weekend Oct.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac des Ilettes.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Lac des Ilettes. Night fishing not authorised.
Managed by AAPPMA de Haute-Savoie. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac des Ilettes holds pike, perch, trout, bream. 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 Ilettes — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Haute-Savoie. Licences are available online before your trip.
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France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Lac des Ilettes, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Haute-Savoie is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac des Ilettes — always check the current rules with AAPPMA de Haute-Savoie before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
Haute-Savoie is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Haute-Savoie or explore all of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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