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Plan d'Aval, Savoie
This compact alpine reservoir in the heart of the Maurienne Valley offers excellent bank fishing for pike and perch, though it's classified as a first category trout water so night fishing isn't permitted. At 17.6 hectares, it's intimate and manageable, making it ideal if you're exploring beyond traditional carp venues in the region—roughly 450 miles from Calais. You'll need to join the local AAPPMA (La Gaule Mauriennaise in Modane) and obtain a French fishing licence before wetting a line.
Night fishing at Plan d'Aval is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Savoie has only 4 designated night carp sites (Plans d'eau du Sauget, Reculfort, Lac d'Aiguebelette, Plan d'eau de Grésy-sur-Isère), all on advance reservation. All other Savoie waters: night fishing prohibited. Source: savoiepeche.com Guide 2026 Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Boat fishing: Boat access is restricted at Plan d'Aval.
Bivouac & overnight camping is not permitted at Plan d'Aval. Night fishing not authorised.
Managed by AAPPMA La Gaule Mauriennaise (Modane). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Plan d'Aval holds brown trout, rainbow trout, perch, pike. Pike fishing is a highlight of the venue — spinning, deadbaiting and lure fishing are all effective methods.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Plan d'Aval — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA La Gaule Mauriennaise (Modane). Licences are available online before your trip.
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1st Category (Salmonid) water. Trout season: 14 Mar–20 Sep 2026. No night fishing permitted. Carp/coarse: all year.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA La Gaule Mauriennaise (Modane)) 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 Plan d'Aval, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA La Gaule Mauriennaise (Modane) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
Savoie is home to numerous public fishing venues. Browse all venues in Savoie or explore all of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
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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