Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 11 acres (4 ha)
Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 11 acres (4 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac Merlet Inférieur
Lac Merlet Inférieur is a pristine alpine trout lake nestled in the high mountains of Savoie, offering classic mountain fishing in a remote, scenic setting. This high-altitude water provides excellent opportunities for fly and light tackle anglers seeking wild trout in an authentic alpine environment.
Night fishing at Lac Merlet Inférieur 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: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac Merlet Inférieur 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 Merlet Inférieur holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac Merlet Inférieur — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Savoie. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Lac Merlet Inférieur covers 11 acres (4 ha) in Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac Merlet Inférieur?+
The water holds Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Arctic char.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac Merlet Inférieur?+
Night fishing at Lac Merlet Inférieur 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 Merlet Inférieur?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac Merlet Inférieur 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 Merlet Inférieur?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac Merlet Inférieur. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac Merlet Inférieur?+
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 Merlet Inférieur
To fish Lac Merlet Inférieur, 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.
