French carp lakes at Molyneux

• Per person, per week from...
  £244
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  9 anglers. Lake exclusive. 1 x car & 1 x minibus crossings.
  
  Per person, per week from...
  £547
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  Fully Inclusive Trip. Inc transport to lake and full food package.
  
  
  
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• Sat 22nd Oct - Sat 29th Oct 2011
  Tony Henderson
  Wally and helen excellent couldn't fault them! I would and would like to go back in the summer....
  
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• Sat 22nd Oct - Sat 29th Oct 2011
  George Lobjoit
  Wally & helen excellent hosts, very helpful. Food was best ive had abroad. Would go back...
  
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• Sat 1st Oct - Sat 8th Oct 2011
  Clive Elliott
  What a great place, wally and helen are superb. A big thanks to all, looking forward to next year....
  
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• Sat 1st Oct - Sat 8th Oct 2011
  Paul and Adam Tinwell
  An absolute superb weeks fishing. Wally and helen have been working extremely hard to make this into a brilliant fishery. The hours they put in is rea...
  
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• Sat 24th Sep - Sat 1st Oct 2011
  Michael Birks
  The venue was idyllic and very peaceful. The venue is not suitable for people who want runs waters as this venue is for people who know how to fish an...
  
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Overview

We're pleased to announce that following an extremely successful season on Roseau, Clearview Carp Tours have taken over the management of Molyneux and will be running their excellent fully inclusive trips here too. But if you prefer to drive yourself that’s no problem either as there are still plenty of Drive & Survive spaces available too.  You can learn more about Clearview Carp Tours at the bottom of this page.

Molyneux lies in the beautiful Normandy countryside and is very easy to reach being less than 3 hours drive from Calais and 1½ hours from Le Havre… and apart from the last ten minutes it’s all motorway!

The lake is nestled in stunning countryside far from noise and light pollution, the loudest noise being the birdsong that provides a peaceful backdrop to the fantastic carp fishing on offer.

Steve Tickner’s party fished Molyneux in April 2011 taking 1 x 40, 10 x 30's and loads of 20's. Here’s what Steve had to say;

“An absolutely cracking venue and a credit to Wally and Jack’s hard work. A well run fishery with excellent facilities and the best hosts you could wish for. We will miss you both. Wally is extremely patient and helpful and nothing is too much trouble. Follow his advice and you stand a real chance of a trip of a lifetime!” 

The Carp Lake

The lake is a genuine 13 acres, sitting securely in a totally private 19 acre fenced plot.  It’s around 40 years old, spring fed and the banks are lined with fully grown willow trees which have had plenty of time to mature. It’s one of the most truly stunning French carp lakes you'll ever fish with many anglers remarking on its natural beauty.

The lake is mainly snag free, except around the islands, which of course are hot spots, but are easily fished with a little application. There are no poisson chat and very few crayfish.

With a maximum of 9 anglers fishing this 13 acre lake, there’s plenty of room for un-pressurised fishing. Switching swims is possible with 10 designated swims including at least two which can accommodate two anglers comfortably, plus other stalking spots available.  

Car access is possible all around the lake for unloading, but vehicles must then be returned to the car park area... you cannot park behind your swim.

Best tactics are often to fish to the islands over a small amount of bait… or to create a bed of bait in open water. With the open water tactic it can sometimes take a few days for the fish to move in, but once they do some very big hits have been had. The key to continued success is to then regularly top up the swim with bait. Rigs don’t need to be complicated, indeed simple and strong are the best choice.

The bailiff will happily take you out in the on-site boat to have a prod around your swim, or to bait up. Life jackets are supplied and MUST always be worn when in the boat.

The Carp

The lake has been stocked twice with carp and currently there are around 250+ with weights ranging between 20lb and low 40’s, the average being around the 30lb mark.  The head of 30lb+ carp in the lake is very good and you can expect roughly 1 in 3 carp caught to be over 30lb.

The fish are growing well and the head of 30 & 40lb carp is increasing year on year due to an extensive winter feeding program. On top of this are a handful that have been spawned in the lake and these tend to be in the low double figures.

The lake has also been stocked with around 50 grass carp which run between upper doubles to low 40’s and average mid to high twenties. There are also Wels Catfish present in the lake to mid 40’s.

The Facilities

Facilities on site include a brick built toilet and shower block with two hot showers and three English toilets. There is free freezer space for frozen baits and electricity points should you want to charge a bait boat, phones or other electrical equipment.

Accommodation;

Should you require more comfort than a bivvy there’s a lovely log cabin which sleeps up to 4 and has its own swim directly in front. 

Inside it comprises 2 single beds on the ground floor and a double bed up the steps on the mezzanine area. It is equipped with a microwave oven and kettle and a DVD player.  There’s no fridge but you can store your food in the venues main kitchen fridge/freezer. It has its own private toilet & wash basin with hot and cold water and bedding is provided.

An added advantage of renting the cabin is that you can use 4 rods from the cabin swim.

The cabin is rented separately from the fishing at a cost of £204

General;

There’s plenty to interest non-anglers in the local area including the beautiful French town of Pacy Su Leure within 6km. Known locally as the “Town of Flowers”, Pacy sits in its own micro-climate, enjoying plenty of sunshine and little rain. This town has a sleepy and friendly atmosphere with excellent restaurants & bars, 4 supermarkets and a launderette. A little further afield the motorway network puts several major cities within easy reach - Paris (80km), Rouen (40km) and Giverney (Monet’s Garden) 20km away.

Meals

An excellent optional food package is available consisting of full English breakfast and evening meal.  Take a look at the customer feedback section and you’ll see that it comes very highly recommended.

• Full package... £110
• Evening meal only... £77
• Breakfast only... £48

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 when you arrive.  All payments at Molyneux will be in £’s – so no hassle with the Euro!

Carp Bait

Bait is available at this lake.  Boilies are from Quest Baits.  Particles will be cooked and ready for you when you arrive. 

All Inclusive Trips

Why not treat yourself to one of Clearview's fully inclusive trips – pure carp fishing luxury with all the hassle taken away.

Here’s how Clearview boss, Roy Fulton, describes the trips;

"The meeting point is at the Relyon car parks in Dover. Relyon has organised an account for us so you get discounted parking. Once all the cars are parked and tackle loaded, it’s off to Dover for the ferry. Onboard the ferry there will be plenty of time to look around, have a meal and take a look in the shops.

The ferry journey takes around 1½ hours and once in France it takes about 3 hours to drive to the lake... so it’s time to have a nap or just take in the scenery.

At Molyneux we’ll be met by the bailiff and his wife who will provide you with a complimentary cup of tea or coffee. Then after a guided tour of the lake it’s time for another cuppa and the draw for swims. If there are anglers who want to fish together in a double swim that’s not a problem.

All swims regularly produce fish... so don’t get worried that you’re not going to catch! If for some reason you’re not catching we’ll try to move you into another swim. We’ll always do our best to help you catch. We like to treat everyone on a personal basis so if there is anything you’re not happy with please tell us.

If you’ve pre-ordered bait that will be handed out and off you go to get set up. Further bait can be ordered during your stay, but the bailiff will require 24 hrs to prepare and cook particles.

Breakfast and evening meals are included – you can take them back to your swim or you can eat them in the restaurant, whichever you prefer.

Free hot water for tea and coffee is always available, alternatively if you fancy a cuppa just go to the kitchen and the kettle will always be hot.  Lunches and snacks are also available so if you fancy a snack, or just a Mars Bar, that’s not a problem.

After a hectic week’s fishing the day to go home is the worst thing in the world! You have to pack up and say goodbye to the fishery and friends you have met during the week.  Once back at Dover it’s time to say goodbye. I hope you will have enjoyed your week with Clearview and it will have given you a taste of French fishing at its best... and hopefully make you want to come back soon!"

Conditions:

• Applies to fishing & accommodation but excludes food, bait etc.
• Applies to a Dover - Calais ferry crossing.  Other crossings will be discounted but it may not be possible to offer a 50% discount on the ferry crossing

Conditions:

• Applies to fishing & accommodation (if accommodation normally booked separately) but excludes food, bait etc.
• Applies to a Dover - Calais ferry crossing.  Other crossings will be discounted but it may not be possible to offer a 50% discount on the ferry crossing

French carp lakes Offers

Return visits;

Visit this lake 2 (or more) times in the same calendar year & get a 10% discount on the return visits!

We have lots of customers who make more than one trip with us and we want to reward that loyalty. Certain venues have agreed to participate in a discount scheme for return trips. This lake is one of those taking part… so book a return trip and get your 10% discount!

Conditions:

• Applies to fishing only & excludes accommodation (if normally booked separately), food, bait etc.
• Applies to ferry crossing for vehicle only (excludes trailers, cabins etc)
• Members of a group booking who have not visited twice will not be eligible for the discount
• This offer is only valid for return trips taken in the same calendar year and cannot be taken in conjunction with any other offer or special discount applied to this lake

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