Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 0 acres (0 ha)
Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 0 acres (0 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac du Glacier d'Arnès
Lac du Glacier d'Arnès is a pristine high-altitude alpine trout lake nestled in the Savoie department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, offering breathtaking mountain scenery and challenging fly-fishing opportunities. This glacial water rewards patient anglers with healthy populations of wild trout in one of France's most spectacular mountain settings.
Department
Savoie
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Water
Size
0 acres (0 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Savoie
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac du Glacier d'Arnès
Night fishing at Lac du Glacier d'Arnès 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: Boat access is restricted at Lac du Glacier d'Arnès.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac du Glacier d'Arnès 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 Savoie. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac du Glacier d'Arnès holds brown trout, arctic char, lake trout.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac du Glacier d'Arnès — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Savoie. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Lac du Glacier d'Arnès covers 0 acres (0 ha) in Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac du Glacier d'Arnès?+
The water holds Brown trout, Arctic char, Lake trout.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac du Glacier d'Arnès?+
Night fishing at Lac du Glacier d'Arnès 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 du Glacier d'Arnès?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac du Glacier d'Arnès 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 du Glacier d'Arnès?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac du Glacier d'Arnès. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac du Glacier d'Arnès?+
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 Savoie). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Lac du Glacier d'Arnès
To fish Lac du Glacier d'Arnès, 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 Savoie is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
