Lac du Santel — This intimate high-altitude lake in Savoie is a scenic day-fishing-only venue offering brown trout, rainbow trout, pike and perch across just 2.49 hectares of pristine mountain water. Bank fishing only, so it's ideal if you want a peaceful escape rather than a challenging carp destination — note this is primarily a trout and pike water rather than a dedicated carp fishery. You'll need to contact AAPPMA Lacs et Torrents (Bourg-St-Maurice) for access and a valid French fishing licence before your visit.
Lac du Santel is 447 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 Santel 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 Santel under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA Lacs et Torrents (Bourg-St-Maurice). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Lac du Santel 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 Santel — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA Lacs et Torrents (Bourg-St-Maurice). 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 Lacs et Torrents (Bourg-St-Maurice)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Lac du Santel, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA Lacs et Torrents (Bourg-St-Maurice) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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