Overview

Just 45 minutes to the South of Paris, Fontenay is a former quarry, being worked till 1982. It was bought over in 2004 and the site used for carp fishing until 2012 under the name Lake of Isles. It saw many glory days, largely thanks to the excellent carp stock of an average weight of more than 44lbs. Owing to management issues, it was left half-abandoned until bought over again in 2015 by a team of impassioned anglers; well-thought out re-stocking plans were realised in order to offer the best possible fishing in a wild, natural setting. Today, Fontenay is one of the best-known domains in France with a remarkable carp stock of fish over 40lbs average weight.

The 50-acre lake is made up of 2 parts, linked by a strait; angling from here is forbidden! You may rent exclusively, either Fontenay South or Fontenay North. Obviously, the carp swim freely around the whole of the lake, there being no physical barrier. On the other hand, each part benefits from private facilities.

Fontenay North has 22 acres of water area with 9 swims and can accommodate up to 9 anglers. You may rent just a swim without exclusivity, or the whole lake exclusively for up to 20 anglers.

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Prices (per week)

£290

£50

£2500 (non-anglers included)

£290 Per angler // + £30 for electricity on swim // £990 for 2 anglers and cabin hire (swims 2 and 3) // £2500 Fontenay South Exclusive hire (max 9 anglers) // £2950 Fontenay North Exclusive hire (max 12 anglers) // £4900 Fontenay Total Exclusive Hire (Max 20 anglers)

Details

Lake size

50 acres
Number of Anglers :

20
Biggest Carp

64 lbs
Average Carp

30 lbs
Difficulty

Medium
Travelling Time :

4 h
Nearest Ferry port

Caen
Price :

£290 per angler

Location

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Lake

The 50-acre lake is made up of 2 parts, linked by a strait; angling from here is forbidden! The south side (Fontenay South) is 22 acres in area (max 9 anglers). You may rent either side exclusively or simply rent 1 swim without exclusivity. Obviously, the carp swim freely around the whole of the lake, there being no physical barrier.

Fontenay North is the part having a more varied depth, the maximum being down to 4 metres which makes this much more interesting for the angler. The bottom is mostly hard, i.e. gravel with some parts mud. All swims are excellent quality, very comfortable for anglers, and accessible by car. Some have electricity provided.

Carp Stock

Biggest Carp

64
Number of Carp

1000
Average weight of carp

30 lb

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Open Dates

March to November
Lake size

50
Lake Type

Big Carp
Difficulty

Medium
Number of Swims

17
Number of anglers

20
Disabled Access

No
Bottom

gravel
Average Depth

2,5 m m
Depth max

5 meters m
Bait boat allowed

Yes

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Fish

More than 1000 carp make up the population of Fontenay, being around 20 carp per acre, a good quantity, and also quality fish. With rare fish such as Ghost Carp, Koi, Royal Carp, fully scaled carp, and bicoloured, you can only be amazed with your angling experience. The stock is varied and achieves an average catch weight of over 30lbs, with the record standing at 64lbs.

There’s every chance of catching 40lbs+ carp, particularly the magnificent Common; not forgetting the catfish up to 2m 30 cm and impressive sturgeon up to 160lbs. If beating your PB is your goal, Fontenay offers one of the best chances.

Other Fish :

Catfish

Yes
Sturgeon

Yes
Bream

Very small quantity
Crayfish

Yes

Description

Exclusive rental of Fontenay North offers you the benefit of a private chalet with all possible comforts, for up to 6 people (1 bedroom with king-size bed, 1 room with bunk beds, open plan living room-kitchen, TV, sofa-bed for 2 people, bathroom, WC, heating, electricity, running water). If you would like to rent the chalet without taking exclusivity, then you will need to rent swim 3 (+£700).

Whether you rent exclusively or not, you have use of a shower and toilet block on both North and South Fontenay.
There is a meal option available for your stay here.

Informations :

Shower

Yes
Accommodation

Yes
Disabled access

No
Electricity on site

Yes
Electricity on swims

Yes
Wifi

Yes

Location

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Rules

DEPOSIT
You will be required to pay a damage-deposit on your arrival, which will be returned to you when you leave, according to the condition in which you leave your post/s and surroundings.
This deposit will be kept if we have reason to exclude you from the domain or in the case of rubbish left at the post/s, or the post/s not being kept properly clean and tidy.

The deposit is; 50 euros for bivvy and cabin posts and 200 euros for the VIP posts and when booking exclusively.

WASTE MANAGEMENT
Angling posts must be kept clean. Each angler is responsible for his/her own rubbish. Rubbish bags (full/part-filled) must be kept inside the fishing shelter and must not be visible to any of the posts.
No rubbish to be thrown on the floor or in the lake, including cigarette stubs.
All rubbish must be taken away with you when you leave. There are no containers on site; however there is a communal container for glass very near the lake.

SHOWERS AND TOILET FACILITIES
Shower, toilets and washbasins are available 24/7. Please keep them clean and take care how much water you use with respect to others.

DOGS/PETS
1 dog per angler is tolerated as long as it does not create any kind of nuisance for other anglers (barking, aggression). Dogs must be kept leashed and under your surveillance at all times.
Strictly forbidden for dogs to swim in the lakes. EXCREMENT MUST BE CLEANED UP.

VEHICLES
Vehicles are allowed at posts for unloading and loading your equipment on arrival and departure; take care not to disturb other anglers. Maximum speed limit on site is 20KM per hour (12 miles per hour). Maximum unloading/loading time is 30 minutes. All vehicles not in process of unloading/loading must be parked on the designated areas.
STRICTLY FORBIDDEN TO PARK AT THE SWIMS.
Trailers will be allowed on the posts for the duration of your stay.
Vehicles are strictly forbidden on the peninsula; there will be some sort of trolley available for your use.

ARRIVAL AND LEAVING TIMES AT POSTS/CHANGING POST/S
Take up posts between 12.30 and 18.00; leave posts between 09.00 and 11.30am.
It’s possible to change posts during the night, according to availability and on request to the manager.
Grain bait must be thoroughly cooked, above all the tiger nuts. Use of lupins, peanuts, hazel nuts is strictly forbidden. This will be checked.
Radio controlled boats and drones are allowed.
Fishing zones must be utterly respected, on pain of exclusion.
Bait boats allowed but not motorised or rowing boats UNLESS you have exclusively booked one or both parts of Fontenay; then you must only use them during the day, always wearing life vest.
Unused or perished baits must not be thrown in the lake or on the banks!

On site :

Tackle Hire :

No
Bait :

Yes
Food Packages :

Yes

Travelling Time from :

Calais :

4h
Caen :

3H40
Saint-Malo :

4H25
Cherbourg :

4H55

Local area :

Fontenay is situated in the borough of Fontenay-sur-Loing, a town with much local history. There are supermarkets, shops and a restaurant in Cépoy, less than 3 miles from the lake.
Cépoy also has a historical and architectural heritage; the church of Saint-Loup, a chateau dating from the reign of François I and a Scandinavian house reflecting the twinning with the Swedish town of Dals-Ed.

Fontenay North

22 acres - 9 anglers - 64 lbs

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