Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 3 acres (1 ha)
Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 3 acres (1 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Plan d'eau de Challes-les-Eaux
Plan d'eau de Challes-les-Eaux is a pristine alpine lake nestled in the Savoie department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, offering anglers excellent opportunities for high-altitude trout fishing in a spectacular mountain setting. This cold, clear water is ideal for both fly and spin fishing, with a productive ecosystem that supports healthy populations of wild and stocked trout throughout the season.
Department
Savoie
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Water
Size
3 acres (1 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Savoie
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Plan d'eau de Challes-les-Eaux
Night fishing at Plan d'eau de Challes-les-Eaux 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 Challes-les-Eaux 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 Challes-les-Eaux holds brown trout, rainbow trout, lake trout (char).
A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Plan d'eau de Challes-les-Eaux — 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 Challes-les-Eaux covers 3 acres (1 ha) in Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Plan d'eau de Challes-les-Eaux?+
The water holds Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Lake trout (Char).
Is night fishing allowed at Plan d'eau de Challes-les-Eaux?+
Night fishing at Plan d'eau de Challes-les-Eaux 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 Challes-les-Eaux?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Plan d'eau de Challes-les-Eaux 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 Challes-les-Eaux?+
Boats are not permitted at Plan d'eau de Challes-les-Eaux. 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 Challes-les-Eaux?+
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 Challes-les-Eaux
To fish Plan d'eau de Challes-les-Eaux, 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.
