Les Grands Lacs is a pristine high-altitude trout water nestled in the French Alps of Savoie, offering anglers challenging alpine conditions and excellent populations of wild and native trout. This remote mountain setting delivers authentic alpine lake fishing with clear waters and spectacular scenery characteristic of the region's glacial lake systems.
Night fishing at Les Grands Lacs 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 Les Grands Lacs.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Les Grands Lacs 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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Les Grands Lacs holds brown trout, lake trout (char), arctic char, rainbow trout.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Les Grands Lacs — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Savoie. Licences are available online before your trip.
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To fish Les Grands Lacs, 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.
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