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Carp fishing in France at Laroussi
Caen
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Per person, per week from...
£387
based on
8 anglers. Lake exclusive. 2 x car crossings.
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Laroussi Feedback
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Sat 5th May - Sat 12th May 2012
Warren Harrison
Very happy with the all-round trip from booking it to getting back home cheers warren...
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Sat 28th Apr - Sat 5th May 2012
Nigel Cocks
This was my 1st time at this venue i've heard many stories (from friends) of how well this fishery is run by mehdi the owner and the big fish it conta...
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Sat 28th Apr - Sat 5th May 2012
Bradley Donaghey
Medhi your a top bloke cheers for casting my rods lol...
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Sat 21st Apr - Sat 28th Apr 2012
Peter Smith
3rd time we have fished it not easy but thats what makes it interseting and a nice a man than mehdi you'd be pushed to find ...
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Sat 14th Apr - Sat 21st Apr 2012
David Webb
Weather was terrible all week, we started with 2 days of strong ice cold winds followed by continuous rain and hailstones and just for good measure th...
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Weather at Laroussi
Wind: NW at 5 mph
Forecast
- Wed 11th Apr 2012 - STOP PRESS - ANOTHER 70lb'ers OUT!
- Mon 2nd Apr 2012 - No April Fool - It's The Record Catfish!
- Sat 31st Mar 2012 - 70lb 6oz, 58lb , 58.07oz ... all mirrors
- Tue 8th Nov 2011 - Laroussi session produces 3 carp over 50lb - biggest 69.06
- Fri 14th Oct 2011 - Laroussi tench is a new French record!
Overview
Carp fishing in France at Laroussi
In 2005 Laroussi burst onto the big fish scene with a bang... the catches were simply stunning. For example, over seven days in April '05 six different 50lb+ fish were caught - exceptional fishing which made headlines in most of the Carp Press. Each and every year since has been no different and the fantastic catch reports just keep rolling in.
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.
The Cornish Carry On Team of 7 anglers fished Laroussi in May 2011... take a look at these statistics;
“We caught 71 carp including 6 x 50`s to 59lb 8oz, 11 x 40`s to 49lb, lost count of 30`s, a few 20`s, 14 grassies and 1 sturgeon of 53lb... plus a French record tench of 12lb 4oz. A superb week’s fishing at a quality venue which in our opinion is Angling Lines best venue by far. As one of the lads kept saying all week, “I can`t believe it, it’s dream fishing, I‘m never going to have another week like it!" Well mate I think you will because we have already booked for next year!”
We can’t add anything to that!
The Carp Lake
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.
Click here to view the lake photos.The Carp
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 35 different forties, 18 different fifties, 4 different sixties and a huge 76lb mirror, the current lake record. This is some of the best carp fishing in France you'll ever find.
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 52lb (with at least 20 different between 32lb and 52lb)... koi to 23lb... 10 sturgeon (brown backed) from 44lb to 74lb (the current French record) including 2 or 3 sixties... and 6 catfish between 69lb and 115lb, with several specimens over 80lb and one or two which have been hooked but never landed which we suspect are much bigger.
Click here to view 655 fish photos.The Facilities
There are good angler facilities in a wooden chalet next to the lake including toilet (toilet paper not supplied), shower, fridge and large bait freezer. Nearest shops are 2km away (5mins by car).
Accommodation;
If you're looking for a bit more comfort, or want to take a non-angling partner, you can hire a chalet right at the water’s edge which sleeps up to 4 anglers. For anyone who’s been to Laroussi before this chalet was the owners home before he built his new house.
The chalet is air conditioned and contains a microwave, gas cooker, oven, fridge, wash basin, bath, TV, a sofa double bed downstairs and 2 single beds upstairs, English toilet and a picnic table and barbecue outside.
The price is £327 for the week.
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Carp Bait
This venue stocks Quest Baits. To order bait please contact the owner, Mehdi, direct. His Email address & phone number can be found on the directions sheet which will be made available to you in your Customer Area on our website when your holiday has been paid for in full. Mehdi is French but speaks good English, so providing you speak slowly & clearly you’ll have no problems.
Please pay for the bait in Euros when you arrive. Please note; the Euro to £ sterling exchange rate can fluctuate throughout the year.
Boilies;
- Quest 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.
Other items;
- Partiblend cooked... 14€ / 5kg
- Trout pellets... 13€ / 5kg
- Carp pellets... 11€ / 5kg
Please note; Bait orders are made directly between you and the lake owner and/or Quest Baits. 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.
Carp Tackle Hire
Baitboats;
There are 2 quality Baitboats available for hire.
PLEASE NOTE; ONLY If your party books Laroussi exclusively is it permitted to use a baitboat.
The cost is 130€ per week (plus deposit of 200€)
Click here to view more info on tackle hire.Conditions:
- Applies to fishing but excludes optional accommodation, 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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