Haute-Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 1 acres (0 ha)
Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 1 acres (0 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac du Mont Bénand
Lac du Mont Bénand is a pristine high-altitude alpine lake nestled in the Haute-Savoie mountains of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, offering excellent trout fishing in a stunning mountain setting. This classic alpine trout water rewards anglers with cold, clear conditions ideal for both brown and rainbow trout throughout the season.
Department
Haute-Savoie
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Water
Size
1 acres (0 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Haute-Savoie
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac du Mont Bénand
Night fishing at Lac du Mont Bénand 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 Mont Bénand.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac du Mont Bénand 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 Haute-Savoie. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac du Mont Bénand holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac du Mont Bénand — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Haute-Savoie. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Lac du Mont Bénand covers 1 acres (0 ha) in Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac du Mont Bénand?+
The water holds Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Arctic char.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac du Mont Bénand?+
Night fishing at Lac du Mont Bénand 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 Mont Bénand?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac du Mont Bénand 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 Mont Bénand?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac du Mont Bénand. 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 Mont Bénand?+
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 Haute-Savoie). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Lac du Mont Bénand
To fish Lac du Mont Bénand, 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 Haute-Savoie is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
