Retenue de la Mouille au Blé is a tiny, intimate natural lake in the Alpine foothills of Haute-Savoie—perfect for a peaceful bank-fishing escape rather than a dedicated carp mission, though tench can provide sport in summer. At just over 1 hectare with no night fishing allowed, it's a daytime-only venue where pike and perch dominate, making it ideal for UK anglers wanting variety alongside tench work. Note: You'll need an AAPPMA day ticket from the Chablais-Genevois association; it's a 400-mile haul from Calais, so best combined with a broader regional trip.
Night fishing at Retenue de la Mouille au Blé 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 Retenue de la Mouille au Blé under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires.
Managed by AAPPMA du Chablais-Genevois. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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Retenue de la Mouille au Blé holds pike, perch, tench. 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 de la Mouille au Blé — you will also need to be affiliated with AAPPMA du Chablais-Genevois. Licences are available online before your trip.
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2nd Category water. Carp/coarse: open all year. Pike: 25 Apr 2026–31 Jan 2027 (closed Feb–Apr). Zander/Perch/Catfish: all year. Pike season as above.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (AAPPMA du Chablais-Genevois) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
To fish Retenue de la Mouille au Blé, you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with AAPPMA du Chablais-Genevois is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online. Retenue de la Mouille au Blé is 399 miles from Calais — plan for a full travel day from Calais.
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