Lac Parchet is a pristine high-altitude trout lake nestled in the Alpine region of Haute-Savoie, offering crystal-clear waters and spectacular mountain scenery for demanding anglers seeking wild fish in remote terrain. This glacial-fed water demands technical fly-fishing skills and early-season timing, rewarding dedicated visitors with healthy populations of native and introduced salmonids.
Night fishing at Lac Parchet 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 Parchet.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac Parchet 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 Parchet holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char, lake trout.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac Parchet — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Haute-Savoie. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Lac Parchet, 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.
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