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In 2005 Laroussi burst onto the big fish scene with a bang...the catches were simply stunning. For example, over seven days in April 2005 six different 50lb+ fish were caught - exceptional fishing which made headlines in most of the Carp Press. Well 2006, 2007 & 2008 was no different and the fantastic catch reports kept rolling in.

Here’s some examples;

Wayne Naylor had a 63lb 2oz mirror in March 2006. In April 2006 four 60lb+sturgeon were landed and the lake record mirror came out at 69lb 8oz… and that was just the start of the season!

“Mirror : 65lb 13oz (pb) ; 44lb ; 43lb ; 43lb ; 36lb ; 33lb ; 26lb. Sturgeon : 66lb ; 45lb. Fish of a life time! It's all downhill from now! Excellent week, weather was against us but we fished hard and had a great time. Very good lake and Mehdi was great ! “
Mr Rooke, June 2007.

"Mirrors : 68lb (pb) , 55lb 6oz, 50lb 3oz, 49lb, 48lb, 46lb , 39lb. Commons : 22lb , 20lb, 20lb , 15lb , 21lb. Sturgeon : 69lb (pb), 52lb, 51lb, 47lb, 45lb and 44lb. Mehdi always welcomes you with a big smile & is always helpful. My 3rd trip and will be back for more! One of the Best Big Fish Venues in France!"
Mr Hook, October 2008.

Stunning though these catches are they are by no means uncommon - you can read all the feedback here.

The lake is a 34 year old virgin gravel pit set in the heart of the beautiful Pays de la Loire countryside. It lies close to Le Mans, famous for the legendary 24 hour motor racing circuit, and is within 3 hour’s drive from the ferry at Caen.

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Laroussi is a mature, natural looking lake of around 15 acres with many interesting features including plateaus, overhanging trees, lily pads, shallows and gullies up to 5m deep. The average depth is around 3m, with a gravel, sand and clay bottom and there are no crayfish or poisson-chats present. There are 7 swims (some doubles) for a maximum of 8 anglers - giving each one over one acre of lake to themselves! It is possible to book the lake exclusively. All the swims are easily accessible and comfortable. The lake is fenced and tree lined making it totally private - it has been left as natural as possible giving a real feel of seclusion.

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Click here to see a sketch map of the lake & some photos of the swims

There are good facilities in a wooden chalet next to the lake including toilet (toilet paper not supplied), shower, fridge and large bait freezer. High quality boilies (Quest), pellets and some small items of terminal tackle are also sold on site. Nearest shops are 2km away (5mins by car).

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NEW - You can hire a baitboat at this venue if you book it exclusively.  Click here for more information.

Laroussi was not open to the public in the first 33 years it existed, giving the original stock fish plenty of time to mature - it now offers exceptional big carp fishing. Most of the carp are between 30lb and 40lb, with more than 30 different forties, 13 different fifties, 3 sixties of 61lb, 64lb, 65lb and a huge 70lb 2oz, the current lake record.

Take a look at the customer feedback & you'll see the phenomenal catches which can be enjoyed at this lake. However, as is usually the case with big fish waters the fish don’t give themselves up easily and you’ll need a certain amount of experience to get the best from Laroussi… but work hard and the results are definitely there!

In addition, there is a good head of grass carp to 51lb 8oz (with at least 20 different between 30lb and 47lb), koi to 21lb, 10 sturgeon (brown backed) from 44lb to 71lb 3oz (the current French record) including 2 or 3 sixties and 8 catfish between 55lb and 100lb with several specimens over 70lb and one or two which have been hooked but never landed which we suspect are much bigger.

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This venue stocks Quest Bait

Quest Baits: Fruity Trifle, Rahja Spice, Special Crab Plus, Pineapple Crush Shelf-life, 15 mm. 5kg bags. Pop-ups to match.

Prices as per Quest price list – www.questbaits.com

Other items:
Partiblend cooked.. 14e / 5kg
Trout pellets.. 13e / 5kg
Carp pellets.. 11e / 5kg

Please note:
The use of Baitboats is permitted for any party that makes an exclusive booking.

Winter fishing – from £205 per angler, including ferry (based on 4 anglers).

Available from mid November to March 1st.

Lake Size:	15 acres
Swims:	7 (some double) for max. of 8 anglers
Depth:	Average 3m, but up to 5m in places
Carp Stock:	350 commons & mirrors to 69lb 8oz (4 different 60’s... 9 different 50’s... 30 different 40’s), grass carp to 50lb 8oz, koi to 20lb 8oz, sturgeon (brown backed) to 71lb 3oz (the current French record) and 6 catfish between 64lb and 100lb.
Other Fish:	General coarse & large pike.
Lake Bed:	Gravel, sand and clay
Features:	Lilies, over-hanging trees, plateaus & drop-offs
Access:	By car to most swims to drop-off tackle & then return car to car park.
Night Fishing:	Yes
Boats Allowed:	No boats, including baitboats allowed. (Baitboats allowed if booking the lake on an exclusive basis)
On-site:	Lakeside Chalet with toilet, shower, fridge and freezer.
From Ferry:	3 hours from Caen
English Spoken:	French owned but good English spoken

Van Hire
(with or without driver)
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