Overview

Barely 3 hours from Calais, near the Champagne vineyards of the Marne department, this stunning, former gravel quarry occupies 6 acres. You will find 3, very well-equipped swims in truly exotic surroundings, one of which is a floating chalet with all comforts (maximum of 4 anglers).

The carp stock is of the highest quality owing to the fact that the owner of the domain is a fish-farmer. The record is 45lbs from a spectacular stock of 25lb+ fish. You will have some of the most rewarding (even emotional) moments, holding such magnificent fish and watching their colours sparkle in the sunset.

Details

Lake size

6 acres
Number of Anglers :

4
Biggest Carp

47 lbs
Average Carp

25 lbs
Difficulty

Easy
Travelling Time :

3 h
Nearest Ferry port

Calais
Price :

£250 per angler

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Lake

This 6 acre quarry in calm and beautiful countryside comprises 3 swims :

• Swim 1: 2 anglers with 3 rods each; this is the shallowest part of the lake (1.2m in high season). However, there are many submerged trees here and the carp love to swim among them even with the limited depth of water. This swim has a wooden pontoon.

• Swim 2: perfect for a single angler. From here, you can fish the stone-bottomed depths as well as the edges and middle of the lake.

• Swim 3: the floating chalet is situated in the middle of the lake and can accommodate 2 anglers plus 1 or 2 non-anglers. There’s 26m2 of living space and a 16m2 terrace/patio. A boat is at your disposal for reaching the chalet as well as for setting your lines. There’s a pontoon on the bank for you to stow your equipment safely into and off the boat. Life-jackets are supplied, found in the chalet.

Lake Gallery :

Fish

The stock is exceptional : you will be convinced just by checking the photos. There are many unknown fish to be discovered, too. The owner has augmented the stock with 150 fish, of 22lb minimum weight, since he took over the lake. Mirror Carp make up the majority and there are 5 Silver ‘Amours’ of 55 - 100lbs. You might just be surprised by one (or more) and make your day! There are neither catfish nor crayfish, only a few tench and bream as carp-neighbours.

Carp Stock

Biggest Carp

47
Number of Carp

180
Average weight of carp

25 lb

Details

Open Dates

March to November
Lake size

6
Lake Type

Runs Water
Difficulty

Easy
Number of Swims

3
Number of anglers

4
Disabled Access

No
Bottom

gravel & silt
Average Depth

1,2 m
Depth max

2,7 m
Bait boat allowed

Yes

Others Fish :

Catfish

No
Sturgeon

No
Bream

Very small quantity
Crayfish

No

Description

There’s a chalet with shower cabinet and hot water on the bank. There’s also a table, a gas cooker and a barbecue. There are compost (dry) toilets. Although the lake does not have mains-220V electricity, you will have a generator to recharge the bait-boat and all other electrical equipment.

If you’d prefer a more comfortable lodging, the fully equipped, floating chalet is for rent, comprising
• Double bed
• Double bed-settee
• Kitchen with sink, crockery, 2 hot plates and fridge
• Small bathroom with washbasin and dry toilet; for the shower, you will need to use the chalet on the bank.
• There are car plug sockets to charge small electrical appliances (USB adaptor provided)

Informations :

Shower

Yes
Accommodation

No
Disabled access

No
Electricity on site

Yes
Electricity on swims

No
Wifi

No

Prices

Per angler :

£250
Exclusive use of the lake :

£1100

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Rules

• Arrival 12 noon; departure 10 am
• Maximum of 4 anglers
• Landing mats obligatory;
• Barb-free hooks, maximum size No 2
• Nylon line; if braided line, you must use a line-head
• If a fish is caught in the trees you must use the boat to free the fish or the line
• Un-manned lines, marking or mutilating the fish strictly forbidden
• Bait-boats are allowed; small add-ons without motors are tolerated within reason
• Bait must be cooked and priming be within reason
• Cooked grains and pellets on sale on-site
• Ground-fires strictly forbidden; barbecues on legs allowed
• Do not leave cigarette stubs, metal capsules or other rubbish at the swims
• Put glass in the appropriate container next to the rubbish bins
• Dogs are allowed on-site but must be kept at the swims
• Children are the responsibility of their parents/guardians
• No excessive noise or loud radios
• Cars to be left in the car parking area
• Leave pathways unencumbered
• The owner disclaims all responsibility for accidents, theft or material damages
• Any person contravening these rules will be immediately excluded from the domain without reimbursement
• Please respect each other, the fishing and the ‘down-time’ of others

Other Prices

Swim 1 floating cabin : + £200

On site :

Tackle Hire :

No
Bait :

No
Food Packages :

No

Travelling Time from :

Calais :

3h
Caen :

4h30
Saint-Malo :

5h50
Cherbourg :

5h30
Limoges Airport :

5h10

Local area :

Milestones mark the way to Chalons where there are supermarkets and all amenities. Evidently, the region is best known for its Champagne! You can follow the Champagne Route, visiting the vineyards and enjoying tasting sessions. There are many cultural and sporting activities on offer if you wished to do more than fish—walks, museums, theme parks for example.

Champagne Lake

6 acres - 4 anglers - 47 lb

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