Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 2 acres (1 ha)
Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 2 acres (1 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac Saint-Jacques
Lac Saint-Jacques is a pristine alpine trout water nestled in the high mountains of Savoie, offering anglers classic French mountain lake fishing in stunning scenery. This high-altitude destination rewards traditional fly fishing and spin techniques with excellent populations of native and stocked trout in cold, clear waters.
Department
Savoie
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Water
Size
2 acres (1 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Savoie
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac Saint-Jacques
Night fishing at Lac Saint-Jacques 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 Saint-Jacques.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac Saint-Jacques 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 Saint-Jacques holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac Saint-Jacques — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Savoie. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Lac Saint-Jacques covers 2 acres (1 ha) in Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac Saint-Jacques?+
The water holds Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Arctic char.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac Saint-Jacques?+
Night fishing at Lac Saint-Jacques 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 Saint-Jacques?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac Saint-Jacques 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 Saint-Jacques?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac Saint-Jacques. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac Saint-Jacques?+
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 Saint-Jacques
To fish Lac Saint-Jacques, 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.
