Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 11 acres (4 ha)
Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 11 acres (4 ha) Lake No night fishing Bivvy permitted 451mi from Calais
About Lacs Café au Lait
Lacs Café au Lait is a intimate natural lake in Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, covering 4 hectares of freshwater fishing. The fishery holds Pike, Perch and Tench.
Fishing at Lacs Café au Lait is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
At 451 miles from Calais, Lacs Café au Lait requires a longer journey from the UK, but Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — rewards the trip.
Department
Savoie
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Lake
Size
11 acres (4 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
451 miles
Managed by
AAPPMA Les Pêcheurs Mauriennais (St-Jean-de-Maurienne)
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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 Les Pêcheurs Mauriennais (St-Jean-de-Maurienne)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Lacs Café au Lait?+
Lacs Café au Lait covers 11 acres (4 ha) in Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Lacs Café au Lait?+
The water holds Pike, Perch, Tench.
Is night fishing allowed at Lacs Café au Lait?+
Night fishing at Lacs Café au Lait is not permitted. Glacial. Daylight only.
Are bivvies allowed at Lacs Café au Lait?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lacs Café au Lait under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Lacs Café au Lait from Calais?+
Lacs Café au Lait is approximately 451 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lacs Café au Lait?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA Les Pêcheurs Mauriennais (St-Jean-de-Maurienne)).
Fishing in Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Savoie is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
