Lac du Jotty is a small alpine reservoir in Haute-Savoie (388 miles from Calais) offering bank fishing only for trout, pike and perch in stunning mountain scenery—ideal if you fancy a break from carp fishing. As a 1st category water, night fishing isn't permitted, so expect daytime sport in a peaceful setting away from the crowds. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and AAPPMA membership card from the Chablais-Genevois association to fish here.
Night fishing at Lac du Jotty is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Haute-Savoie only permits night carp on 8 specific named lakes (Lac d'Ayze, Lac du Bois des Îles, Lac de Chamonix, Lac de Motte Longue, Lacs des Îlettes, Lac de Machilly, Lac du Môle). Source: pechehautesavoie.com/reglementation/peche-de-la-carpe/ Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac du Jotty.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Lac du Jotty. Night fishing not authorised.
Required permits & cards: Haute-Savoie departmental card.
Managed by AAPPMA du Chablais-Genevois. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac du Jotty 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 Jotty — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA du Chablais-Genevois. 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 du Chablais-Genevois) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac du Jotty, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA du Chablais-Genevois is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac du Jotty is 388 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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