Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 11 acres (4 ha)
Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 11 acres (4 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Plan d'eau de Barouchat
Plan d'eau de Barouchat is a pristine alpine lake in the Savoie department, offering excellent fly-fishing opportunities for wild and stocked trout in a high-altitude mountain setting. This remote water delivers the classic experience of mountain lake fishing with stunning scenery and typically less pressure than lower-elevation waters.
Department
Savoie
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Water
Size
11 acres (4 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Savoie
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Plan d'eau de Barouchat
Night fishing at Plan d'eau de Barouchat 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: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Plan d'eau de Barouchat 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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Plan d'eau de Barouchat holds brown trout, rainbow trout, arctic char.
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Plan d'eau de Barouchat — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Savoie. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Plan d'eau de Barouchat covers 11 acres (4 ha) in Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Plan d'eau de Barouchat?+
The water holds Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Arctic char.
Is night fishing allowed at Plan d'eau de Barouchat?+
Night fishing at Plan d'eau de Barouchat 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. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Plan d'eau de Barouchat?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Plan d'eau de Barouchat under standard French bivouac law — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Always confirm current rules with the local AAPPMA before fishing. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Are boats allowed at Plan d'eau de Barouchat?+
Boats are not permitted at Plan d'eau de Barouchat. This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Plan d'eau de Barouchat?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (Fédération de Pêche Savoie). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Plan d'eau de Barouchat
To fish Plan d'eau de Barouchat, 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.
