Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work a bushy searching pattern on the bob and drop a contrasting nymph on the point.
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Bank-only venue. Fish from accessible margins, points, weed edges, and inflows.
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French nymph-first water. Fast current, technical presentation, weighted nymphs and emergers, with dry flies when fish rise.
A good match for Plan d'Aval — most conditions are close to what it fishes best in.
Wild trout in cold, clear water. Shore fishing only — backcountry commitment required. Spectacular views, low pressure, cautious fish. Short season (June–September with snowmelt). Permits required; check local prefecture for regulations.
WFD classification · FRDR11910
High-altitude alpine lake in the Hautes-Alpes, accessible by hiking into pristine mountain terrain.
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work a bushy searching pattern on the bob and drop a contrasting nymph on the point.
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Bank-only venue. Fish from accessible margins, points, weed edges, and inflows.
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 3 as a supporter.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
French nymph-first water. Fast current, technical presentation, weighted nymphs and emergers, with dry flies when fish rise.
A good match for Plan d'Aval — most conditions are close to what it fishes best in.
Wild trout in cold, clear water. Shore fishing only — backcountry commitment required. Spectacular views, low pressure, cautious fish. Short season (June–September with snowmelt). Permits required; check local prefecture for regulations.
WFD classification · FRDR11910
Plan d'Aval is a lake in Savoie / Alps (Tarentaise, high-altitude lake), France. Its recorded elevation is about 1,941 m above sea level and the catchment geology is granite. The species listed for this water is brown trout. The trout season is recorded as running from 2nd Saturday of March to 3rd Sunday of September. Best window recorded for anglers: June–September. Core methods listed: Wet fly; nymph; dry fly. Its Water Framework Directive ecological status is recorded as good. Access is recorded as day tickets through the local AAPPMA (angling association). Nearby waters in our listings include Lac du Mont-Cenis at 16 km, Arc at 23 km and Arc at 23 km.
