Jul 2010

Massive hit at Beaurepaire - 121 fish to 4 anglers!, 1st Jul

Rob Johnson’s party of 4 anglers has just had a massive catch at Beaurepaire. They took 121 fish;

* 90 carp: 1 x 41lb, 3 x 30lb+, 41 x 20lb, the rest doubles

* 23 cats to 41.12lb

* 8 x grass carp to 24lb

Here’s what Rob had to say;

“Every tactic worked! Rahja Spice boilies, tiger nut over partiblend, popped up corn over partiblend, large halibut pellets over smaller pellets. For all those who suggest this is not a runs water you are wrong. The days were hectic & we bought our rods in at night for some much needed rest!! Lots of fun & a very enjoyable week.”

Dec 2008

Runs water near Calais!, 1st Dec

Many times I log on to one of the carp fishing forums and the question of a ‘Runs’ water only a short drive from Calais comes up. Well look no further.

Beaurepaire has shown throughout the 2008 season that is can regularly produce some massive hauls of carp. Here are just a few of the catches from last season:

May: 80 Fish in total... biggest being 37.4, 5 x 30's, 12 x Catfish upto 21lb

June: 73 fish mostly 20's and 30's. Several 30+'s to 40.04lbs

August: 80 fish caught. Biggest mirror 30lb, biggest grassie 30.8, biggest cat 31.4

August: 57 fish.... mirrors to 38.00lb. Grass carp to 29.00lb, 1 small catfish and 1 x Koi

September : 76 fish in total: 1 x 40, 7 x 30's, 2 x 30's cats, 25 x 20's, 30 up to 20.0, and 10 grass carp

These results also prove that it really does fish all season long.

So for anyone looking to book an action packed water where the fish are piling on the weight too, this one is well worth a look. Most of the carp are now in the 20’s with a good number of 30’s coming through and a lake record set in September of 43lb 4oz.  

Sep 2007

Beaurepaire facelift planned, 1st Sep

The lake of Beaurepaire in the Aisne region near Reims is to get a facelift this autumn, to provide better access to fishing areas and to have better swims cut out along the banks.  A recent meeting with the lake’s owner set out a few improvements for the venue that will make fishing more comfortable and improve access for 2008.

Anyone visiting the venue in 2007 will have seen how the bankside trees and other vegetation has flourished during the extremely wet summer we have had this year. The margins around the venue will be cleared of the shoots and some of the trees that have made fishing awkward on some pegs removed.

A total of twelve pegs will be marked out around the perimeter of the lake making fishing easier when water levels are high, notably in the Spring. The bank area in these pegs will be stepped and flattened to make the setting up of bivvies more comfortable.

These improvements will enhance this extremely prolific venue, without affecting the aesthetics of the site.

During my tour of the lake this week the lads fishing had really got amongst the fish banking well over 70 fish to three anglers, the largest over 30lb. The average weights are improving year on year and are now in the 18lb to 25lb bracket.

An ideal venue for action packed fishing in peaceful surroundings.