Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 1 acres (0 ha)
Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 1 acres (0 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac du Plan de l'Homme
Lac du Plan de l'Homme is a pristine alpine trout lake nestled in the high mountains of Savoie, offering classic cold-water fly fishing in a stunning glacial setting. This high-altitude water demands skill and respect, but rewards dedicated anglers with the chance to catch wild mountain trout in one of the French Alps' most spectacular environments.
Department
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 Savoie
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac du Plan de l'Homme
Night fishing at Lac du Plan de l'Homme 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 Plan de l'Homme.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac du Plan de l'Homme 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 Savoie. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac du Plan de l'Homme holds brown trout, arctic char, rainbow trout.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac du Plan de l'Homme — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Savoie. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Lac du Plan de l'Homme covers 1 acres (0 ha) in Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac du Plan de l'Homme?+
The water holds Brown trout, Arctic char, Rainbow trout.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac du Plan de l'Homme?+
Night fishing at Lac du Plan de l'Homme 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 Plan de l'Homme?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac du Plan de l'Homme 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 Plan de l'Homme?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac du Plan de l'Homme. 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 Plan de l'Homme?+
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 Savoie). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Lac du Plan de l'Homme
To fish Lac du Plan de l'Homme, 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 Savoie is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
