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Lac du Môle is a pristine 10-hectare mountain lake in Haute-Savoie, roughly 393 miles southeast of Calais, offering bank fishing for pike, perch, and trout in a stunning alpine setting. Night fishing isn't permitted here, so plan daylight sessions only. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and membership with the local AAPPMA du Faucigny to fish legally.
Lac du Môle is 393 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.
Night fishing at Lac du Môle is authorised under Haute-Savoie regulations. Night carp authorised on specific named weekends per pechehautesavoie.com arrêté. Each weekend = 3 nights (Friday–Saturday, Saturday–Sunday, Sunday–Monday). No-kill mandatory (immediate release). Vegetable baits only. Bank fishing only. No live transport of carp >60cm. Source: pechehautesavoie.com/reglementation/peche-de-la-carpe/ Schedule: Lac du Môle (La Tour / Viuz-en-Sallaz) — 1st & 3rd weekends April–October, last weekend Oct. One carp per day may be retained (day fishing only).
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lac du Môle.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Lac du Môle. Night fishing not authorised.
Required permits & cards: Haute-Savoie departmental card.
Managed by AAPPMA du Faucigny. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lac du Môle 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 Môle — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA du Faucigny. Licences are available online before your trip.
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2nd Category water. Carp/coarse: open all year. Pike: 25 Apr 2026–31 Jan 2027 (closed Feb–Apr). Zander/Perch/Catfish: all year. Pike season as above.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA du Faucigny) 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 Môle, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA du Faucigny is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Lac du Môle is 393 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
Night fishing is permitted at Lac du Môle — always check the current rules with AAPPMA du Faucigny before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
Haute-Savoie is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Haute-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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