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Carp fishing in France at Villefond
St Malo
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Per person, per week from...
£228
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6 anglers. Lake exclusive. Minibus crossing.
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Villefond Feedback
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Sat 5th Nov - Sat 12th Nov 2011
Ian Sweenie
A superb looking venue but the fish refused to feed all week, two fish between 9 rods is not what i call a good week...
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Sat 5th Nov - Sat 12th Nov 2011
Linda Latham
We changed our ferry from ports/caen to ports/ st. Malo it was an easy run this way only just over 3 hours to the lake with no toll charges. I really ...
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Sat 29th Oct - Sat 5th Nov 2011
Jeremy Armstrong
I think villefond is a very good lake with nice owners offering the very real possibility of a pb for a lot of anglers. It doesn't claim to be a runs ...
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Sat 29th Oct - Sat 5th Nov 2011
Steven Eamonson
Best lake owner we have met, down to earth proper nice bloke, thanks for a great week john, its a proper big fish water, will be back for sure...
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Sat 22nd Oct - Sat 29th Oct 2011
Gavin Todd
A brilliant big fish venue that i would recommend to anyone! This was actually only a 4 day trip, which was a shame as the fish were starting to feed...
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Weather at Villefond
Wind: NE at 7 mph
Forecast
- Mon 30th Jan 2012 - A look back at January 2012
- Fri 13th Jan 2012 - Villefond's Big 5
- Thu 12th Jan 2012 - A day at Villefond in the winter
- Wed 11th Jan 2012 - 24hrs winter fishing at Villefond
- Mon 12th Dec 2011 - 2011 - end of season report
Overview
The Villefond carp are growing and growing fast! The average weight of fish being caught is well into the thirties with a couple of 50lb+ fish, 25 x 40lb+ fish and countless 30lb+ fish. Villefond is not a runs water; it is a serious big fish water. It is a developing, growing fishery, but the average size of carp is already massive. In fact it is only the fish stocked in 2011 which are less than 30lb. They are wising up quickly and will really test your angling skills. Get your presentation right, encourage the fish to feed confidently, and you will experience some amazing and memorable carp fishing.
Motorway links are excellent and the drive down from Calais is just over 5 hours, or around 3½ hours from St Malo.
For example Martin & Josh Bennett fished here in March 2011 taking 24 carp - 7 different 40's including Arthur at 49lb & Max at 42.14 and one they named Bennett at 47.04, plus a load of upper 30's which were not far away from the magic 40lb mark. Then Damien Linney & Andy Molyneux fished here in April 2011 taking a 51lb common backed up by 3 x 40’s, 15 x 30’s and 3 x 20’s.
A little later in the same month Gavin Todd caught 4 x 40's, 6 x 30’s, 3 x 20's and a 67lb catfish. Here’s what he had to say;
“It has the feel of your favourite lake in England, but with the French weather! Lovely owners who make you feel very welcome and the fish are not only big and in great condition but also fight like tigers.”
Villefond is fast establishing itself as a top quality specimen water and we’re confident it will become a must visit destination for carp fishing in France. If targeting large carp in beautiful surroundings is your goal then it’s definitely a water that you should visit. Don’t hesitate, don’t be disappointed, call us now.
The Carp Lake
First introduced to the carp fishing public in 2008, the complex is completely secure and can be found down a little used country road in a very tranquil corner of France.
The lake is a mature 8 acres which has been a fishery since the 1930’s, being first introduced to the carp fishing public in 2008. It has good access to all pegs, with 7 purpose built swims, including one double, for a maximum of 6 anglers. The margins with their over-hanging trees and shrubs are definitely not to be ignored; they are really productive fish holding areas. There’s also a tree lined island which is reachable from most swims.
The lake is largely snag free open water and the hard clay bottom varies from 1 to 5 metres with only a small amount of silt in the deeper water.
There are crayfish present (that’s why the carp grow so big!) but with the modern angling techniques of skinning boilies with heat shrink tube and meshing baits these will not cause you problems. Go prepared, there’s lots of information on our Blog on how to combat them.
The fish are fed on high protein pellet all through the winter, so they have had many months of un-pressured feeding.
Click here to view the lake photos.The Carp
.jpg "A 51lb Carp from Villefond")
The original fish stocks run to 30lb+ and include a couple of very large koi carp. In addition a further 200 carp over the 20lb mark were stocked, these were mainly mirrors with some leathers and commons. All these fish have grown on very well and if you take a look at the catch reports you’ll see that nearly every fish landed is 30lb+, an exceptionally good average weight.
However, the owners want to improve the venue still further and in January 2011 an additional batch of carp from fish farmer Michel Bigot were stocked. These fish were all young, fast growing carp that will certainly help boost the run rate. The weight (in lb’s) of the fish that were stocked was;
- 5 x commons; 27, 26, 22, 21, 20, 18
- 14 x mirrors; 25, 25, 24, 24, 24, 23, 23, 22, 22, 22, 22, 21, 20, 20
- 3 x grass carp; 15, 14, 12
Latest news;
The owners have just published their end of season report & tell us that the carp have done amazing well in 2011. The abundance of natural food and anglers bait has seen them put on lots of weight, making the average size of carp caught this year a fantastic 38lb!
But not only is the average weight of the carp massive but the chance of a 40lb+ carp is huge because in 2011 over 30 different 40's were identified!
The stock also includes 3 x 50lb+ carp and there's the real possibility of a lot more of the upper forties turning 50lb.
You can read the full report here.
The Facilities
There is a clean lodge which houses the toilet, shower & wash basin. Here you can access battery charging (by generator). There is no internet access at the lake but the owners are happy for you to use the computer in their nearby house (around 3 miles away) if you wish to check your Emails.
A row boat is available for you to use but you must use a lifejacket (one is provided).
Un-hooking mats and landing nets are supplied and must be used to prevent the transfer of disease.
There's also a carp barrow to help transport your tackle to your swim.
Accommodation;
There is a clean 6 berth caravan, which overlooks the lake. There is hot water and a fully functional galley kitchen, which includes a hob, fridge & kettle. The caravan has 1 double bed & 4 bunks - which can be turned into a comfortable seating area. Clean linen, towels and quilts can be provided on request for no extra cost.
The caravan is clean but basic and it does give you the chance to take along partners or non-anglers... but please check they‘ll be happy with this basic accommodation first.
The caravan is included in the price for a lake exclusive booking; otherwise it costs £75 for the week.
General;
A bar/restaurant is located a short walk away at the end of the road. The local bakery is only five minutes away and it’s a short 15 minute drive to the supermarkets of Bressuire and Parthenay.
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Meals
This venue can supply an evening meal package but not breakfasts.
The cost is £75
The meals will be delivered to your swims at an agreed time and are served with fresh bread & butter and a glass of wine or beer.
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.
Click here to view more info on meals.Carp Bait
This venue stocks bait. To order bait please contact the owner 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. Please order at least 4 weeks in advance and pay in Euros when you arrive. Please note; the Euro to £ sterling exchange rate can fluctuate throughout the year.
All boilies are £9 (€10) / Kg. They are fresh-frozen and available in sizes 12 to 22mm and the following flavours;
Boilies;
- Super Tiger Nut
- Spicy Sausage
- Red Crab
- Ultra Pineapple
- Supreme Coconut
- Caramel M Blend
Particles;
- Maize (prepared)... €8 / 3kg
- Mixed particle (prepared)... €10 / 3kg
- Hemp (prepared)... €4.50 / 1kg
- Party mix with aniseed... €15 / 5kg
Pellet;
- €15 / 10kg (enquire for sizes)
Important note; the owners require all pellet to be bought on-site. This is so they can ensure the fish grow well and remain fit and healthy. This pellet has been the carp's main food source since they were stocked so the catch results using this pellet are excellent.
Stick mix;
- €5 / 1kg (enquire for flavours)
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.
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
50% OFF between 1st November 2012 and 16th March 2013
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
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Carp fishing in France 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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