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Lac du Chevril is a sprawling alpine reservoir in Savoie offering excellent bank-fishing opportunities for pike and perch across 245 hectares—a refreshing change of pace from dedicated carp venues. Set in stunning mountain scenery at 444 miles from Calais, this is a day-fishing-only water (1st Category) with no boats allowed, making it ideal for anglers seeking a more serene, mixed-species experience. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA permit from Lacs et Torrents (Bourg-St-Maurice) before wetting a line.
Night fishing at Lac du Chevril is not permitted. Lac du Chevril (Tignes, ~245ha) is a high-altitude EDF reservoir at ~1700m in the Tarentaise Alps. 1st category — salmonids (trout, cristivomer 35cm min). Night carp NOT authorised. Major marnage (at 60%, -63m from max as of June 2025). Mountain lake opening: 1st Saturday of June. Savoie rule: boats forbidden above 1000m altitude. Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac du Chevril. Boats forbidden on mountain lakes above 1000m altitude (Savoie general rule).
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Lac du Chevril. Night fishing not authorised.
Required permits & cards: Savoie departmental card. Cristivomer: 35cm min, 6 fish/day max.
Managed by AAPPMA Lacs et Torrents (Bourg-St-Maurice). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac du Chevril 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 du Chevril — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Lacs et Torrents (Bourg-St-Maurice). Licences are available online before your trip.
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1st Category (Salmonid) water. Trout season: 14 Mar–20 Sep 2026. No night fishing permitted. Carp/coarse: all year.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA Lacs et Torrents (Bourg-St-Maurice)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
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 du Chevril, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Lacs et Torrents (Bourg-St-Maurice) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Savoie is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in 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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