Lac du Grand Ban is a compact, intimate alpine lake in Savoie offering day-fishing-only access for pike and perch alongside trout species—a refreshing change of pace if you fancy mixing in some predator work during a French trip. At just under 5 hectares, it's bank-only and feels genuinely wild, sitting roughly 460 miles from Calais in the heart of the Maurienne valley. You'll need to contact AAPPMA Les Pêcheurs Mauriennais (St-Jean-de-Maurienne) in advance to arrange access and purchase your local fishing licence.
Night fishing at Lac du Grand Ban is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Savoie has only 4 designated night carp sites (Plans d'eau du Sauget, Reculfort, Lac d'Aiguebelette, Plan d'eau de Grésy-sur-Isère), all on advance reservation. All other Savoie waters: night fishing prohibited. Source: savoiepeche.com Guide 2026 Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac du Grand Ban under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA Les Pêcheurs Mauriennais (St-Jean-de-Maurienne). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac du Grand Ban 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 Grand Ban — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Les Pêcheurs Mauriennais (St-Jean-de-Maurienne). 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 Les Pêcheurs Mauriennais (St-Jean-de-Maurienne)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac du Grand Ban, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Les Pêcheurs Mauriennais (St-Jean-de-Maurienne) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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