Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 12 acres (5 ha)
Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 12 acres (5 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 458mi from Calais
About Lac du Grand Ban
Lac du Grand Ban is a intimate natural lake in Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, covering 5 hectares of freshwater fishing. The fishery holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch and Pike.
Fishing at Lac du Grand Ban is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Lac du Grand Ban is 458 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
12 acres (5 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
458 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA Les Pêcheurs Mauriennais (St-Jean-de-Maurienne)
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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 Les Pêcheurs Mauriennais (St-Jean-de-Maurienne)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Lac du Grand Ban?+
Lac du Grand Ban covers 12 acres (5 ha) in Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac du Grand Ban?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac du Grand Ban?+
Night fishing at Lac du Grand Ban is not permitted. 1st Cat. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac du Grand Ban?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac du Grand Ban under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lac du Grand Ban from Calais?+
Lac du Grand Ban is approximately 458 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac du Grand Ban?+
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.
