Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 3 acres (1 ha)
Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 3 acres (1 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 459mi from Calais
About Lac des Muandes
Lac des Muandes is a intimate natural lake in Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, covering 1 hectares of freshwater fishing. The fishery holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch and Pike.
Fishing at Lac des Muandes is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Lac des Muandes is 459 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.
Department
Savoie
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Lake
Size
3 acres (1 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
459 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA Les Pêcheurs Mauriennais (St-Jean-de-Maurienne)
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Lac des Muandes?+
Lac des Muandes covers 3 acres (1 ha) in Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac des Muandes?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac des Muandes?+
Night fishing at Lac des Muandes is not permitted. High Altitude. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac des Muandes?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac des Muandes under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac des Muandes from Calais?+
Lac des Muandes is approximately 459 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac des Muandes?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA Les Pêcheurs Mauriennais (St-Jean-de-Maurienne)).
Fishing in Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Savoie is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
