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Hooked in France is an established venue situated in the heart of South Normandy, just 1¼ hours from St. Malo and under 3 hours from Cherbourg. The lake is 5 acres in size and can be booked exclusively for up to 6 anglers, although individual non-exclusive bookings are also taken.
Here’s some examples of feedback from 2009;
" Very good fishing, fish fight well close in, good range of weights. Got my PB of 37lb 2oz mirror. Will be back sometime. Host's very friendly... had a very good time. Food fantastic"
Paul Tasker, July 2009
" Excellent fishing, Excellent food, Great host's, Great holiday... would recommend the venue. "
Lewis Russell, June 2009
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This beautiful lake is over 350 years old and is bordered by mature oak and traditional French poplars – an appearance that reminds one of an old English estate lake. It has many features including two islands, overhanging trees, reeds, bays, several sets of pads and a large channel between the islands and the hidden plateaus. It’s approximately 5 acres in size and is stream and spring fed ensuring good quality water throughout the year.
During the close season of 2008 extensive work was carried out which deepened the lake by removing silt and improved the pegs. By removing the silt the persistent weed problem this lake has suffered from in the past should have been cured.
Click here to see a diary of reports as the work was carried out.
The banks offer easy access to the water and the swims have been designed to drain in even the wettest of conditions - no wellies required! They have been generously constructed to accommodate even the largest two man bivvies with room to spare and three of the swims have been designed as double swims allowing sociable fishing. One double and one single swim also have disabled access.
Each swim provides a number of features to fish to - the bottom end has pads and rushes; the middle section features a pair of islands; the channel between the islands is an attractive spot, as is alongside the bridge attached to the bottom island.
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The full-time English bailiff lives on-site and is always willing and happy to help you in any way possible. Facilities include toilet and shower block (shower facilities upgraded to accommodate the disabled), a fully equipped kitchen with cooker, fridge and freezer. Sky TV can be viewed in the anglers dining area and there is access to a phone on-site.
There is also the possibility to hire some very basic accommodation at the lake which includes a double bed and bed settee. It’s usually used by the bailiff but can be made available if booked in advance – but it is basic. You can see pictures here. The cost is £20 per night.
Click here to see some photos of the facilities.
An excellent optional food package is available. The cost is £110 per angler per week for a full English breakfast and evening meal each day. Take a look at the customer feedback section and you’ll see that the food package comes very highly recommended.
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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Hooked in France was initially stocked in the winter of 1998/9 with 130 fish. Most of these were low to mid twenties with a good head of thirties and a sprinkling of forties. In the winter of 2001/2 more fish were added including approximately 50 x 20lb+ mirrors.
During the Autumn of 2003 repair work was carried out on the lake banks which necessitated the fish being held in an adjacent stock pond. Angling Lines were there when the fish were re-introduced to the main lake.
Click here to watch a video of the 2003 restocking.
Finally during the winter of 2008 extensive work was carried out on the lake which you can read all about it in the Lake News section.
On completion of this work an additional 50+ large fish were added, including 10 of 40lb+. You can see some of the stocked fish here.
The total stock is now around 240 carp which should give all guests the opportunity of some great catches. The lake record common is 52.02 & mirror 46.03... and there is a really big head of fish over 30lbs.
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You can hire the following items:
- 3 rod set up with bait runner reels, pod plus alarms…..£50 plus (£50 returnable deposit)
- 2 man bivvy £50 (plus £50 returnable deposit)
- Bed chairs £15 per week (plus £20 returnable deposit)
- Day chairs £7.50 per week (plus £10 returnable deposit)
- Landing net £10 per week (plus £10 returnable deposit)
- Unhooking mats...Free!
OR
- hire the whole lot for £100 plus deposit.
- There is enough tackle for 2 complete 3 rod set ups.
- Baitboat hire - £50 (plus £50 returnable deposit)
 Baitboats are available for hire, they are the new Viper Icon mk11.
Costs are £50 per week or £75 per week if sharing.
4 SEASONS Boilies (5kg bags) £40
Pop ups mixed shapes and sizes £6
Bait dips £6
Carp Pellet 1kg £2.50
Carp Pellet 25kg £40
Catfish Pellet 1kg £3
5 kg Lake Mix £10
5 kg Prepared Hemp £10
5 kg Prepared Maize £10
PVA Mesh 5 mtrs £6
Solar Business End tackle see shop for prices
All boilies used on site must be fresh and not shelf life, but you can take your own. Freezers are available for your fresh bait, so you can take home any you don't use.
BAIT DEALS
Deal 1
5kg boilies, 5kg pellet & 5kg lake particle mix (partiblend, hemp & maize) for £50.
Deal 2
5kg boilies, 5kg pellet & 5kg lake particle mix (partiblend, hemp & maize), 1 tub pop-ups, 1 tub dip for £60.
You can pay in £’s or euro’s at the lake, using conversion rate at the time.
Special Late Season Deals available at this lake – enquire for details.
Visit this lake 2 (or more) times this 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!
Angling Lines are grateful to the participating venues and to you, our customers, who give us such great support.
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
Winter Breaks - offer available from November 1st to mid March.
4 days fishing from £109 per angler
7 days fishing from £134 per angler
Based on 6 anglers. Lake exclusive. Minibus crossing. INCLUDES FULL FOOD PACKAGE!
For a quote on other variations of this offer please call Bridget or Linda on 01246 857600 / 08448 117562.
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