Le Lac Gris is a pristine high-altitude alpine lake nestled in the Haute-Savoie mountains of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, offering excellent fly-fishing opportunities in a spectacular mountain setting. This trout water rewards anglers with challenging conditions and rewarding catches in one of France's premier alpine fishing destinations.
Night fishing at Le Lac Gris 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 Le Lac Gris.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Le Lac Gris 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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Le Lac Gris holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char, lake trout.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Le Lac Gris — 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 Le Lac Gris, 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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