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Plan d'Eau de Rumilly is a compact 25-hectare natural lake in Haute-Savoie offering solid carp and tench fishing from the bank, with night sessions permitted (confirm current rules with AAPPMA de Haute-Savoie beforehand). At nearly 400 miles from Calais, it suits anglers willing to travel deep into the Alps for a quieter venue away from busier lowland lakes. You'll need an AAPPMA licence and should contact the local association to confirm access and any seasonal restrictions before making the trip.
Night fishing at Plan d'Eau de Rumilly is not permitted. Night carp not authorised on this lake. Haute-Savoie only permits night carp on 8 specific named lakes (Lac d'Ayze, Lac du Bois des Îles, Lac de Chamonix, Lac de Motte Longue, Lacs des Îlettes, Lac de Machilly, Lac du Môle). Source: pechehautesavoie.com/reglementation/peche-de-la-carpe/ Anglers must leave the bank before dark.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Plan d'Eau de Rumilly under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA de Haute-Savoie. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
Plan d'Eau de Rumilly holds carp, pike, perch, bream, 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 Plan d'Eau de Rumilly — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA de Haute-Savoie. Licences are available online before your trip.
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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'Eau de Rumilly, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA de Haute-Savoie is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Plan d'Eau de Rumilly is 398 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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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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