This intimate mountain lake in Savoie offers a peaceful alternative to lowland carping, though it's worth noting this is trout and pike water rather than a carp venue—ideal if you're mixing species during a French trip. Day fishing only (1st Category) with bank access across just 2.1 hectares makes it a compact, scenic spot roughly 443 miles from Calais, best suited to exploring the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. You'll need a valid French fishing licence and membership with AAPPMA La Gaule Tarine (based in Moûtiers) before wetting a line.
Night fishing at Retenue d'Altitude de l'Ariondaz 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.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Retenue d'Altitude de l'Ariondaz under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA La Gaule Tarine (Moûtiers). Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Retenue d'Altitude de l'Ariondaz 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 Retenue d'Altitude de l'Ariondaz — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA La Gaule Tarine (Moûtiers). Licences are available online before your trip.
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1st Category (Salmonid) water. Trout season: approx. Apr–Sep (mountain lake – confirm local dates). No night fishing. Carp/coarse: all year.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA La Gaule Tarine (Moûtiers)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Retenue d'Altitude de l'Ariondaz, 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 Tarine (Moûtiers) is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
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