Haute-Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 1 acres (0 ha)
Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 1 acres (0 ha) Water No night fishing Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lacs de la Mer de Glace
Nestled in the French Alps of Haute-Savoie, Lacs de la Mer de Glace offers pristine high-altitude trout fishing in a spectacular glacial setting near Chamonix. These demanding alpine waters reward experienced anglers with healthy populations of mountain-adapted trout species in a remote, rugged environment.
Department
Haute-Savoie
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Water
Size
1 acres (0 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Haute-Savoie
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lacs de la Mer de Glace
Night fishing at Lacs de la Mer de Glace 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 Lacs de la Mer de Glace.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lacs de la Mer de Glace 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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Lacs de la Mer de Glace holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lacs de la Mer de Glace — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Haute-Savoie. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Lacs de la Mer de Glace covers 1 acres (0 ha) in Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Lacs de la Mer de Glace?+
The water holds Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Arctic char.
Is night fishing allowed at Lacs de la Mer de Glace?+
Night fishing at Lacs de la Mer de Glace 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 Lacs de la Mer de Glace?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lacs de la Mer de Glace 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 Lacs de la Mer de Glace?+
Boats are not permitted at Lacs de la Mer de Glace. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lacs de la Mer de Glace?+
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 Haute-Savoie). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Lacs de la Mer de Glace
To fish Lacs de la Mer de Glace, 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.
