SPACES AVAILABLE IN 2025 & 2026 - ENQUIRE TODAY for your next carp fishing trip
SPACES AVAILABLE IN 2025 & 2026 - ENQUIRE TODAY for your next carp fishing trip
What time can we arrive at the lake?
We ask that you don't arrive before 12pm on the Saturday of your trip. This is because we need to clear down from the previous week and carry out any maintenance work required. If there are multiple groups or individuals booked on for your week we ask you to ensure you arrive by 1pm so that the draw can be carried out. Unfortunately if there are substantial delays with some guests arriving then the draw may have to be carried out in your absence. You must leave the lake by 10am on the morning of your departure.
Can I bring my own bait?
You can only use particles provided on-site so that we can ensure everything that goes into our lake is safe for the fish stock. You are welcome to bring your own boilies but we also now provide a decent range of boilies and associated products which can be ordered in advance of your trip. Since Brexit anglers are no longer allowed to bring UK based bait into the EU. We take the stress away for you and will have it ready on your arrival, at preferential rates.
What are travel restrictions for entering France/UK?
Travel restrictions and requirements have now been relaxed following the Covid travel restrictions and things are back to normal.
Are there any shops or tackle shops nearby?
The closest tackle shop is Pacific Peche in Limoges which has a huge warehouse of stock providing pretty much anything you could need. There is also an abundance of food shops, supermarkets nearby in Limoges. There is a local G20 shop in the pretty village of Chamberet, about a 10 minute drive from the lake which is a mini supermarket providing pretty much everything for most people's needs. There is a small shop in the village of Meilhards for essentials and a much larger supermarket in the town of Treignac which is 20 minutes from the lake.
What facilities are there at the lake?
We have a newly refurbished lodge which now offers charging facilities for your essential items such a phone etc. There is a toilet and shower room, along with cooking facilities such as a gas hob and oven, We also provide a fridge and freezer to enable you to store your food for the week.
Are we allowed to move swims during the week?
Yes of course. There are also two spacious double swims which will enable plenty of opportunity to move around if required.
Are Bait Boats allowed?
Yes they are as long as they are used sensibly and safely, and as long as you do not encroach into other angler's sections of water with them. We also offer bait boat hire, please see bait boat page foe details.
Do you provide cooked meals?
No, we only offer drive and survive packages. This allows guests to have a BBQ or use the cooking facilities available in your own time.
How far is the lake from Calais?
You can drive to the lake from Calais in just over 6 hours. We are about 40 minutes south of Limoges.
What else is there nearby?
There is a bakery, a couple of bars, cash machine and supermarket all in Chamberet which is 10 minutes from the lake. There is also a Bar/Hotel which is a good option for those wishing to travel down on the Friday and stay in the hotel overnight. This then allows you to be fresh for the Saturday and ready to fish rather than needing to sleep.
How are the swims decided?
A draw is carried out once the guests have arrived when more than one group or individuals have booked. We ask guests to aim to arrive at midday for the draw.
Carp Fishing in France - a guide to a successful French fishing holiday
As a lake owner I am often approached intrigued by each groups approach and follow with interest their tactics and results. This leads to generating a sound knowledge of what works and what doesn’t in most situations. There are however some common mistakes we see when carp fishing in France.
Travel the day before
Be fishing during bite time!
Arrive open minded to approach
Social fishing or catching?
House bait
Be prepared