Carp France at Old Oaks

Old Oaks Feedback

• Sat 25th May - Sat 1st Jun 2013
  Tony Wolfe
  Water level on lake a bit high due to weather but definetley didnt put the fish off just pushed them to far bank under trees we all had a spectacular ...
  
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• Sat 18th May - Sat 25th May 2013
  Terry Campen
  Medhi is very helpful and polite. Lake is top notch and apart from the heavy rain for the 1st few days cannot complain and more than likely goin back ...
  
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• Sat 4th May - Sat 11th May 2013
  Andrew Hooper
  Great holiday just a shame the water level was so high could not get to the edges of most swims without waders but thats mother nature and not old oak...
  
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• Sat 20th Apr - Sat 27th Apr 2013
  Scott Robertshaw
  Really worked for our fish, spawning really killed the fishing but couldnt be helped,the freakish weather brought the spawning forward,on another week...
  
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• Sat 13th Apr - Sat 20th Apr 2013
  Alex Drane
  A nice venue with some very nice fish but it could do with some maintenance....
  
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Old Oaks Availability

• Next Full Availability is
  Sat 9th Nov 2013.
  
  Click the button below to get a price for a lake exclusive holiday for 5 anglers on Sat 9th Nov 2013.
  
  
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  Sat 9th Nov 2013 has

  40% off the venue.

  35% off the ferry.

  
  
  Conditions below apply.
  
• Conditions
  

  • A 40% discount applies to exclusive fishing ONLY.
  • A 35% discount applies to a Dover - Calais ferry crossing. Other crossings will be discounted but it may not be possible to offer a 35% discount on the ferry crossing.
  • Bait is NOT included in the discount.
• If you would like a price for a holiday to Old Oaks for 5 anglers on Sat 9th Nov 2013 click the button below and let us know your requirements.
  
  

Overview

Following on from his success with the big fish venue Laroussi, Mehdi Daho opened a new venue just across the road in March 2006 – he called it called Old Oaks. We’ve worked with Mehdi for 6 years now and he is without doubt one of the most dedicated owners we have ever met. His knowledge of carp fishing, his attention to detail in every aspect of customer care and his sheer love of what he does means that any fishery he's involved with has to be a success... and Old Oaks is definitely a carp France success.

The Carp Lake

Old Oaks is a 34 year old virgin gravel pit of around 5 acres, situated just opposite Laroussi, around 3 hours from Caen. It had never been fished before 2006, being left wild and undisturbed since it was dug. A delightfully pretty little water it will comfortably accommodate 5 anglers and will accept single bookings... or you can book it exclusively just for your party.

Fishing is from one bank and is certainly exciting with a host of features including, plateaus, weed beds, gullies and overhanging vegetation that just scream ‘carp’.

Vehicle access is possible along all of the fishing bank.

In the past Poisson Chat have been a nuisance in the summer months (mainly June & July) but they have  hardly been present at all in the last 2 season. Just go prepared in case they do make an appearance.

If you’d like some tips on combating Poisson Chat there are several videos covering the subject here.

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The Carp

The lake does hold a significant number of original fish. These carp are mostly very dark mirrors, averaging around 34lb in weight, as well as a few smaller commons.

Additional fish were added in November 2005. This was followed by more stockings in early 2006. Each time only top quality fish were introduced - all handpicked by Mehdi. As the catch reports show the stock levels are very good - there's certainly no shortage of fish.

Take a look at the feedback and you’ll see that Old Oaks delivers loads of 30’s and almost every week sees a 50+ on the bank. For the record here’s the current stock situation; the vast majority of carp are 30lb+ with many different 40’s, and 50's including the magnificent 61lb common which is the lake record. There are also 16 grass carp to 40lb+ and catfish to 70lb+

Plastic corn above a bed of hemp and partiblend has proved to be a very effective method and a baitboat gives you a great advantage.

Old Oaks has made a big impact already... and as the fish grow it can only get better and better. Looks like Mehdi has got another winner on his hands!

The Facilities

Inside a wooden chalet you will find;

• washing facilities, including a sink and a high tap to fill up your drinking water bottles
• a work surface with plenty of English plugs for the batteries, baitboats, mobile phone etc
• a hot shower and wash basin
• an English style toilet
• 2 brand new very large Lieberr fridges for your food
• freezer for your bait
• outside plug for your electric barbecue.

There is a picnic area in front of the facilities which include a barbecue and a wooden picnic table. There are no cooking facilities inside the cabin.You need either to cook on the bank or use the BBQ outside.

Carp Bait

Carp Tackle Hire

Baitboats;

There are 2 quality Baitboats available for hire.

The cost is 130€ per week (plus deposit of 200€)

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

Want a price for this venue based on your particular requirements?