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Margot has definitely become established as one of the premiere big fish waters in France - its combination of rural tranquillity and truly awesome stock of very large carp make it a very popular destination for specimen anglers. Situated in a rural and agricultural landscape, Margot is around 12 acres in size and within 2.5 hours drive from the port of Caen. It is possible to book the lake exclusively.
Here’s some examples of feedback from 2009;
" This fishery gets better every year! This is my 3rd time and I will go back in September this year. I fish a lot in France and this fishery is the best all round fishery I have been to. "
Mark Bushell, May 2009
" 31 stunning carp to 42lb 4oz. Most carp were 30lb+. With the really cold conditions during our trip we did not think we would catch as well as we did. It just shows you that if you find feeding fish you can catch them in any weather. "
Pawel Kruk, February 2009
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12 acres in size, Margot has 8 pegs for a maximum of 8 anglers It’s a relatively shallow lake ( 2 to 8 feet ) with a clay/fine silt bottom. The maximum distance you probably need to cast is just under 100 yards but most fish get caught within 30 yards of the bank. There are three boats on site which are available for your use.
Click here to see some more fish from Margot.
Margot is owned by one of France’s most respected fish farmers, Michel Bigot... so as you can imagine the carp stocks are awesome. Put quite simply he has readily available what most lakes just cannot get their hands on – an almost limitless supply of big carp.
The current stock is over 400 carp up to 66lb. At least 100 fish are over the 30lb barrier and around 30 over 40lb. The current record is an awesome common carp that weighs in at 66lb. The Koi carp go to 36lb and the grass carp to 45lb+. The current sturgeon record is 67lb.
Because he is a fish farmer Michel regularly adds new stock and he did just this on the 24th of February 2009.
In total 70 large carp to 49lb and four Koi were introduced to this prolific venue. The vast majority of the carp were in the high 20’s to low 30’s with the jewel in the crown being a magnificent 49lb common, what a superb fish!! So now there are two very large commons in this famous lake including the lake record of 66lb. Quite a target to go for!
Click here to see a video of the stocking.
There is cabin on the bankside for the use of anglers which includes eating area, full kitchen facilities, English style toilet & shower. There are also BBQ facilities outside. Mini markets are within 2 minutes of the lake and hypermarkets 10 minutes away.
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This venue stocks Quest Bait
Boilies:
Fruity Trifle, Special Crab, Tiger Nut Crunch, Rhaja Spice, Pineapple Crush, Liver B8. 20mm. Frozen. 5kg bags.
Pop-ups & Glugs to match.
Prices as per Quest catalogue.
Other items:
Hemp cooked.. 12e / 5kg
Maize cooked.. 10e / 5kg
Trout pellets.. 12e / 5kg
Margot is a relatively shallow lake with a clay/fine silt bottom. The maximum distance you’ll probably need to cast will be under 100m and most fish get caught within 30m of the bank. Weedbeds are present but usually don't create a major difficulty - a simple Quicksilver shock leader will help you control any weeded fish. Weed is usually at its worst around June/July – just go prepared. It's recommended that you either take a boat (3 are available on-site – use at your own risk) or a pair of chest-waders… this will help you place your rigs and land the fish.
Poisson Chat are present so you might need to use netted baits or alternatively use Tiger Nuts or Quest Pineapple Crush boilies. If you look at the feedback and articles you’ll see details of successful tactics others have employed to get the best from Margot.
£265 per person, based on 4 anglers & 1 x car ferry crossing.
Offer available from 31st October to Mid March.
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
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