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Carp fishing France at Lac du Val
Caen
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Per person, per week from...
£324
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5 anglers. Lake exclusive. Minibus crossing.
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Lac du Val Feedback
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Sat 22nd Oct - Sat 29th Oct 2011
Mark Fielding
Although wind and rain made the fishing really hard we still managed a fantastic 40lb 8oz mirror among the other fish with the help of david & sammy. ...
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Sat 1st Oct - Sat 8th Oct 2011
Neil & Roz Bexon
Many thanks to dave and sammy as this was our first visit and they made us very welcome and feed us well and we look forward to our next visit, this i...
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Sat 24th Sep - Sat 1st Oct 2011
Jon Long party
The weather was very sunny and hot during our week so the conditions were tricky although this did not bother us we all caught well and two of us brok...
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Sat 17th Sep - Sat 24th Sep 2011
Andy, Garry & Mike Wilmot party
Two days of turrential rain got us off to a slow start but the weather stabilised and we ended up with 2 x 40s biggest 43lb 2oz 5 x 30s and double fig...
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Sat 10th Sep - Sat 17th Sep 2011
Renna & Sergio Chants
David was the geni in the bottle by helping us catch the fish we caught, this is a beautiful quiet and peaceful lake, i kept asking for dave's help an...
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Weather at Lac du Val
Wind: SE at 6 mph
Forecast
- Tue 31st Jan 2012 - Bumper day fishing at Lac du Val
- Wed 18th Jan 2012 - Final stocking for 2012
- Mon 2nd Jan 2012 - Terry's 52lb'er
- Thu 22nd Dec 2011 - End of year report
- Mon 5th Dec 2011 - Winner of Lac du Val 2011 Big Fish
Overview
Carp fishing France at Lac du Val
Lac du Val is beautiful lake of around 4½ acres located in northern Normandy, less than an hour's drive from the ferry port of Caen. The privacy of the site allows peaceful and tranquil carp fishing France in lush rural surroundings for a maximum of five anglers.
This venue continues to go from strength to strength, the magnificent fish sizes (the lake record common currently stands at over 62lb) together with the numbers of carp caught lead to many repeat bookings each year.
The venue is owned by an English couple, David and Sammy Harding. They live on-site in their converted farm house and they have taken great care in landscaping and stocking the water with a superb stock of magnificent looking carp. David has been involved in carp fishing both in the UK and on the continent since the 1960’s so his understanding of what you are looking for from a carp fishing session is second to none. However, the rules are strict on this venue as the owner is fastidious regarding carp health and care, so anglers should check out the bait restrictions & rules etc before booking.
The Wilson party fished here in May 2011, taking 31 carp which included a 53lb’er... 5 x 40’s (including a 48lb common)... and 13 x 30’s (biggest 39lb 8oz mirror). Here’s what they had to say;
“We listened to Dave and all 3 of us smashed our Pb twice over with his help. This is our 7th visit to Lac du Val and we learn something new every time we come. What a fantastic weeks fishing and we have already booked for next year and cannot wait! Sammy's food is fantastic. Thanks from Gary, Darrel & Leanne.”
The Carp Lake
The 4½ acre carp lake first opened as a commercial fishery in 2004.
It is of the small estate lake type surrounded by grassy banks, dammed at one end and with two islands providing a natural haven for the carp at the top end.
It's fed by a trout stream so the water quality is excellent.
The depth varies from 3m at the right hand end of the damn wall, averaging 1½m in the centre, down to as little as ½m in the shallows by the islands at the top end.
Important note; There is a section of the lake to the rear of the islands (see lake map - last photo on this page) which is a reserve area that the owner reserves the right to occasionally fish, but apart from this anomaly it is possible to book the rest of the lake exclusively to one group.
Click here to view the lake photos.The Carp
Lac du Val currently holds at least 30+ thirties, 15+ forties and 4 known 50+’s... and this number is increasing all the time.
David has stocked the lake himself and has followed a policy of introducing good quality fish in small batches and these have now grown to a very good size.
The first batch of carp were stocked in 2000 and fish have been added on a regular basis ever since. The most recent stocking took place in February 2011 when another 30 carp to 30lb+ were stocked.
Click here to view 251 fish photos.The Facilities
The facilities on this venue are excellent - there are 2 Norwegian style wooden chalets which will sleep two people and are fully equipped for self catering… with the added bonus of video & Sky TV!
The Farmhouse chalet lies about 50 metres from the lake and has ensuite shower and toilet facilities.
The Lakeside chalet is situated right on the waters edge and like the Farmhouse chalet has full facilities with the exception of toilet and shower. For these you walk to the Farmhouse (about 60 metres) where there is a separate toilet and shower.
Adjacent to the Farmhouse there is an anglers room which has a toilet and shower as well as a bait freezer and also a large fridge for the anglers use.
The local village is close by and has a several shops for essential items, including bakers and very reasonably priced restaurants.
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Meals
A complete food package (breakfast & evening meal) is available. Take a look at the customer feedback and you’ll see that this comes very highly recommended.
Cost... £120
Breakfast is served in the farmhouse and evening meals are served completely under cover in the new lakeside dining room.
Please note; if you book the food package you will be asked to pay a 10% deposit to Angling Lines and the balance to the lake in Euros when you arrive. Please note that due to fluctuations in the exchange rate the balance you pay when you arrive may not equate exactly to the remaining 90% in £’s sterling – it may be slightly more or less due to a change in the exchange rate.
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IMPORTANT NOTE; Since 2009 you can only use the Lac du Val Special boilies which are sold on-site. Please do not take any other boilies as you will not be allowed to use them.
To order bait please contact David direct. His Email address & phone number can be found on the directions sheet which will be sent to you when your holiday has been paid for in full. The bait can be paid for in £’s at the lake. To help with bait storage there is a large chest freezer that you can use.
Boilies:
- Lac du Val Specials (made by Quest Baits), Shelf-Life. 18mm. 5kg bags... £49.50 / 5kg
- Pop-ups... £5.99
- Dips... £5.99
Other items:
- Carp pellets... 40€ / 10kg
- Partyblend... 30€ / 10kg
Please note; Bait orders are made directly between you and the lake owner. We (Angling Lines) cannot be held responsible for any problems that may subsequently arise. If you order bait to be waiting for you when you arrive we strongly recommend you telephone or Email the owner a few days before your arrival to make sure it will be there for you. In 99% of cases this will just be purely precautionary, but bait is such an important part of your holiday that it’s only sensible to take every step to avoid problems.
Carp Tackle Hire
Bivvies can be hired for £30 for the week.
It is necessary to reserve them in advance. To do so please contact the owner, David, direct. His Email address & phone number can be found on the directions sheet which will be sent to you when your holiday has been paid for in full.
David also has a selection of various sundry tackle in his on-site tackle shop.
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