Lake Geneva · France

Thonon-les-Bains fishing forecast

75 Hot of 100

Thonon-les-Bains is a freshwater fishing spot in Lake Geneva, France. Anglers here target Arctic Char, European Perch, Brown Trout. The most productive months are typically March, April, May, June, September, October.

Quick answer
Best monthsMarch, April, May, June
Top speciesArctic Char, European Perch, Brown Trout
Score now75/100
Local rulesFrance
Pressure trend
Pressure data unavailable
Best window today
05:00 · Light wind (0 km/h) and calm seas
Next solunar peak
dawn 04:35

Current conditions

Sea surface temp18.5 °C
Wind10 km/h from NNE
Pressure1024 hPa
Cloud cover100%

Last updated Jun 7, 2026 (UTC). Conditions refresh through the day.

Bite windows

Moon
Last Quarter · 57% lit
Solunar day rating
50 / 100

Best months for Thonon-les-Bains:

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

What you can catch

Local regulations

Ministère de la Transition écologique, de la Biodiversité, de la Forêt, de la Mer et de la Pêche
France

Licensing:

  • saltwater-recreational — residents No paid licence for recreational sea fishing. From 2026, anglers aged 16+ must register every 12 months and declare daily catches of sensitive species (e.g. European seabass) via the EU RecFishing app. Minimum sizes, gear and zone/season restrictions apply., non-residents Same RecFishing registration and reporting obligations apply to non-residents fishing recreationally in French waters.
  • freshwater-recreational — residents Inland/freshwater fishing requires a "carte de pêche" from a local AAPPMA angling association (national network at cartedepeche.fr)., non-residents Non-residents need the same "carte de pêche" (annual, holiday or daily options available).

FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. French recreational fishing rules are set nationally and by EU regulations (including seabass measures and Mediterranean minimum sizes), and vary by area and season. Always verify with the Ministère de la Mer at mer.gouv.fr before fishing.

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Frequently asked questions

What fish can you catch at Thonon-les-Bains?

Anglers at Thonon-les-Bains target Arctic Char, European Perch, and Brown Trout.

When is the best time to fish Thonon-les-Bains?

The most productive months at Thonon-les-Bains are typically March, April, May, June, September, October.

What is the fishing forecast for Thonon-les-Bains right now?

Thonon-les-Bains currently scores 75 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.

Do you need a licence to fish Thonon-les-Bains?

Fishing at Thonon-les-Bains follows the local rules for Lake Geneva, France. Bag limits, size limits, seasons and licence requirements are summarised in the Local regulations section above, with a link to the official authority.

Scores and conditions are forecasts for guidance only and can change rapidly. Always check local rules and current conditions, follow all fishing regulations, and prioritise your safety on the water.