Isère · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 21 acres (9 ha)
Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 21 acres (9 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac des Martelles
Lac des Martelles is a pristine high-altitude trout lake nestled in the Alps of Isère, offering classic alpine fly-fishing in a stunning mountain setting. This remote water is ideal for anglers seeking wild trout in unspoiled terrain with excellent water clarity and minimal pressure.
Department
Isère
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Water
Size
21 acres (9 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Isère
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac des Martelles
Night fishing at Lac des Martelles 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 Martelles 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 Isère. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac des Martelles holds brown trout, arctic char, lake trout.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac des Martelles — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Isère. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Lac des Martelles covers 21 acres (9 ha) in Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac des Martelles?+
The water holds Brown trout, Arctic char, Lake trout.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac des Martelles?+
Night fishing at Lac des Martelles 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 Martelles?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac des Martelles 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 Martelles?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac des Martelles. 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 Martelles?+
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 Isère). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Lac des Martelles
To fish Lac des Martelles, 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 Isère is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
