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Lacs des Îlettes is a compact 10.6-hectare reservoir in the French Alps offering pristine bank fishing for carp, pike, perch and tench in a stunning mountain setting. Night carp fishing is permitted on Bassin 2 only, giving you options for both day and extended sessions, though boats are banned so you're working the margins and shallows from the bank. At 408 miles from Calais, it's a serious road trip, but the alpine scenery and peaceful atmosphere make it worth the journey—pick up your AAPPMA permit locally and check access conditions with the Faucigny association before you go.
Night fishing at Lacs des Îlettes is authorised under Haute-Savoie regulations. Night carp authorised on specific named weekends per pechehautesavoie.com arrêté. Each weekend = 3 nights (Friday–Saturday, Saturday–Sunday, Sunday–Monday). No-kill mandatory (immediate release). Vegetable baits only. Bank fishing only. No live transport of carp >60cm. Source: pechehautesavoie.com/reglementation/peche-de-la-carpe/ Schedule: Lac des Îlettes (Sallanches) — 2nd weekends of April/May/June/Sep/Oct, last weekend Oct.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Lacs des Îlettes.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Lacs des Îlettes. Night fishing not authorised.
Required permits & cards: Haute-Savoie departmental card.
Managed by AAPPMA du Faucigny. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Lacs des Îlettes holds carp, pike, perch, tench. Carp are the primary draw for visiting UK anglers. All carp should be handled with care and returned promptly. A landing mat and unhooking mat are essential kit for any carp session.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lacs des Îlettes — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA du Faucigny. Licences are available online before your trip.
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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 du Faucigny) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
France is the closest mainland European fishing destination for UK anglers. The Channel Tunnel (Folkestone–Calais, ~35 min) is the fastest crossing, while P&O Ferries (Dover–Calais, ~90 min) offer good value for heavy kit. Most northern French venues are within 2–4 hours of Calais; southern venues require a full day of driving.
A Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence) is required for all freshwater fishing. Buy online at cartedepeche.fr before you travel. Annual, weekly and daily options are available and include your AAPPMA affiliation for the selected department.
To fish Lacs des Îlettes, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA du Faucigny is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Night fishing is permitted at Lacs des Îlettes — always check the current rules with AAPPMA du Faucigny before your session, as night carp regulations can change seasonally and vary by sector on larger waters.
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France offers outstanding fishing year-round. The main coarse close season applies to some rivers (typically January–March for certain species), but still-water carp fishing on private and AAPPMA-managed lakes is available throughout the year. Spring (March–June) is the classic French carp season, with fish actively feeding and moving into shallow margins. Summer nights (June–August) are ideal for big-fish sessions on the large public reservoirs and rivers. Autumn (September–November) is particularly productive on the Auvergne and Languedoc lakes as temperatures drop. The Loire and Saône river systems produce excellent catfish sport from June through September, while the Dordogne and its tributaries fish well for chub, barbel and trout from spring through autumn.
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