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Long Lake is a former gravel pit set in the lush agricultural countryside of north eastern France, around 3.5 hours from Calais. It’s a relatively large lake at 18 acres in size and accepts up to 12 anglers. It can be booked exclusively but individual bookings are welcome too. Please note that there are some gravel workings nearby and whilst these are not always active, some nuisance noise from gravel extraction and lorries is possible at times. However, there are no active gravel works on Long Lake itself.
The lake has excellent facilities and fish stocks with the average fish being in the 20’s.... but 30’s are not at all uncommon. As a bonus the lake also has large sturgeon to over 60lb and if you’ve never caught one of these tail-walking maniacs you’re in for a treat!
Here’s some feedback from the 2008 season;
"173 carp including 53 x 20’s & 5 x 30’s. Great sport at Long Lake with the opportunity of a heavy carp along the way!"
Carpin' with Martin Party, May 2008
"20 fish up to 30lb, mainly commons. Long lake is a beautiful place. It was our first time fishing in France and was a brilliant place to start!"
Jon Sleight and Ben Stockwell, May 2008
"We had 37 carp up to 27.02... a total weight of 651lb. All in very good condition and real fighters. We had such a good time we want to go back next year to get a sturgeon! Cheers Bruno, see you next year!!"
Stafford Patmore, May 2008
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The lake is around 18 acres in size and is long and rectangular in shape. Average depth is between 3 to 6m, shallowing up to less than 1m in places. The lake bed is silty, fairly firm and clear, with gravel patches in places which are easily found with a marker rod. There are no significant known snags or weed beds, but some of the margins do have over hanging trees that act as good holding areas for the carp.
Access is possible around the venue by car and because it’s flanked by fields on all sides fishing is possible all around the lake. The swims are well spaced out and the limits of each swim have been marked in the lake with conduit markers - fishing is only permitted within the confines of these markers unless adjacent swims are free. This is not a problem as the area of water for each swim is very generous
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There are excellent facilities in a large wooden lodge at the entrance. It has a fully fitted kitchen including fridge / freezer, cooker, oven, tables and chairs.
There are also two showers and toilets which are tiled and clean - one allowing good access for wheelchairs.
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The fish stocks in this lake are excellent and you can expect plenty of action. Around four tonnes of carp were stocked in 2003 and the average is now in the 20’s... but there’s plenty of 30’s & 40’s are occasional visitors to the bank too. The lake record is currently 41lb and there are several large sturgeon to 61lb.
Click here to read articles from anglers who have fished here to give you an indication of the type of fishing you can expect.
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This venue stocks Quest Bait
Quest Baits: Rhaja Spice, Special Crab, Fruity Trifle & Liver B8. Shelf Life, 15 & 20mm. Pop-ups to match.
Prices as per Quest price list – www.questbaits.com
To order ring the Angling Lines office.
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