French carp lakes at Molyneux

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• Sat 21st Apr - Sat 28th Apr 2012
  Keith Hunt
  3rd time at the moly - the weather was terrible, it rained everyday with gale force winds. Wally & helen looked after us, wally was always on hand to ...
  
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• Sat 7th Apr - Sat 14th Apr 2012
  James Dawson
  Of 15 to 20 trips abroad in the past, this was our best trip so far. The overall experience was great. We had really constant bad weather too, but ver...
  
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• Sat 31st Mar - Sat 7th Apr 2012
  Paul Forster
  Another brilliant week at molyneux, the weather didn't help the fishing at the start of the week, but a bit of patience payed off, catching 3 of the f...
  
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• Sat 24th Mar - Sat 31st Mar 2012
  James Wilcox
  This is my 6th 'angling lines' venue and molyneux is the best lake i have been to!! Wally and helen are personable 'salt of the earth' people that ...
  
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• Sat 24th Mar - Sat 31st Mar 2012
  Colin Gates
  Helen and wally are the best!!! Fantastic holiday will be back this year or next. All down to wally and his dedication to the lake, the fish and his ...
  
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Weather at Molyneux

Overview

Molyneux is a beautiful tree lined lake of 13 acres situated in rural Normandy. It's very easy to reach being less than 3hrs drive from Calais and 1½ hrs from Le Harve... and apart from the last 10 minutes of the journey it's all motorway. 

The lake is nestled in stunning countryside far from light and noise pollution, the loudest noise being the birdsong that provides a peaceful backdrop to the fantastic carp fishing on offer.  Molyneux is not a runs water and will test your angling skills... but with a little application and thought you'll enjoy some superb carp fishing. 

The venue is managed by a British couple, Wally and Helen, who live on-site enabling them to provide round the clock advice and assistance should it be required.  

Wally has almost 30yrs carp angling experience and Helen provides good wholesome home cooked English style food, with a flexible menu to suit all tastes.  They really do strive to offer the carp fishing experience that they themselves would wish to have and they've worked extremely hard to offer you the perfect fishing holiday in gorgeous surroundings.

Steve Tickner’s party fished Molyneux in April 2011 taking 1 x 40, 10 x 30's and loads of 20's. Here’s what Steve had to say;

“An absolutely cracking venue and a credit to Wally and Jack’s hard work. A well run fishery with excellent facilities and the best hosts you could wish for. We will miss you both. Wally is extremely patient and helpful and nothing is too much trouble. Follow his advice and you stand a real chance of a trip of a lifetime!” 

The Carp Lake

The lake is a genuine 13 acres, sitting securely in a totally private 19 acre fenced plot.  It’s around 40 years old, spring fed and the banks are lined with fully grown willow trees which have had plenty of time to mature. It’s one of the most truly stunning French carp lakes you'll ever fish with many anglers remarking on its natural beauty.

The lake is mainly snag free including around the island margins, which of course are hot spots, but are easily fished with a little application. There are no poisson chat and very few crayfish.

With a maximum of 9 anglers fishing this 13 acre lake, there’s plenty of room for un-pressurised fishing. Switching swims is possible with 10 designated swims including at least two which can accommodate two anglers comfortably, plus other stalking spots available.  

Car access is possible all around the lake for unloading, but vehicles must then be returned to the car park area... you cannot park behind your swim.

Best tactics are often to fish to the islands over a small amount of bait… or to create a bed of bait in open water. With the open water tactic it can sometimes take a few days for the fish to move in, but once they do some very big hits have been had. The key to continued success is to then regularly top up the swim with bait. Rigs don’t need to be complicated, indeed simple and strong are the best choice.

The bailiff will happily take you out in the on-site boat to have a prod around your swim, or to bait up. Life jackets are supplied and MUST always be worn when in the boat.

The Carp

The lake has been stocked twice with carp and currently there are around 290 with weights ranging between 20lb and mid 40’s, the average being around the low 30's mark.  The head of 30lb+ carp in the lake is very good and you can expect roughly 1 in 3 carp caught to be over 30lb.

The fish are growing well and the head of 30 & 40lb carp is increasing year on year due to an extensive winter feeding program. On top of this are a handful that have been spawned in the lake and these tend to be in the low double figures.

The lake has also been stocked with around 50 grass carp which run between upper doubles to low 40’s and average mid to high twenties. There are also Wels Catfish present in the lake to mid 40’s.

The Facilities

Facilities on site include a brick built toilet and shower block with two hot showers and three English toilets. There is free freezer space for frozen baits and electricity points should you want to charge a bait boat, phones or other electrical equipment.

Accommodation - IMPROVED FOR 2012;

If you're looking for more comfort than a bivvy there’s a lovely pine cabin which sleeps 4 and has its own swim directly in front.   

Inside it comprises 2 single beds on the ground floor and a double bed upstairs.  The upstairs room has a low ceiling and a lovely window looking out over the lake, but please be aware that access is via a ladder, so it will only suit fully able people.

Downstairs it's open plan.  The mini kitchen comprises a fridge, twin ring electric hob, sink/drainer, microwave and kettle.  There's a comfortable sofa and a tv which you can watch dvd's on.  It has a toilet & wash basin with hot and cold water.

All cutlery, saucepans, glasses, crockery and bedding are provided.

The cabin is rented separately from the fishing at a cost of £204

General;

There’s plenty to interest non-anglers in the local area including the beautiful French town of Pacy Su Leure within 6km. Known locally as the “Town of Flowers”, Pacy sits in its own micro-climate, enjoying plenty of sunshine and little rain. This town has a sleepy and friendly atmosphere with excellent restaurants & bars, 4 supermarkets and a launderette. A little further afield the motorway network puts several major cities within easy reach - Paris (80km), Rouen (40km) and Giverney (Monet’s Garden) 20km away.

Meals

An excellent optional food package is available consisting of full English breakfast and evening meal.  Take a look at the customer feedback section and you’ll see that it comes very highly recommended. 

• Full package... £110
• Evening meal only... £77
• Breakfast only... £48

All payments for food to be made in euros please.

Please note; if you book the food package you will be asked to pay a 10% deposit to Angling Lines and the balance to the lake when you arrive.  All payments at Molyneux to be in Euros please.

Carp Bait

Bait is available at this lake.  Boilies are from Quest Baits.  Particles will be cooked and ready for you when you arrive. 

Conditions:

• Applies to fishing & accommodation (if accommodation normally booked separately) but excludes food, 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

French carp lakes Offers

Return visits;

Visit this lake 2 (or more) times in the same 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!

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 and cannot be taken in conjunction with any other offer or special discount applied to this lake

Want a price for this venue based on your particular requirements?