How much bait will I need?
It depends on the time of year, early season you want to fish small spots with easily digestible bait. After spawning, you want to bait heavier as the carp are more active and also the smaller fish, crayfish, etc - essentially you want to keep a nice spot with a good quantity of food.
What bait do you recommend?
Boilies small size 15mm to 18mm with fishmeal/squidmeal plus spice, creamy/nutty boilies are also very effective.
If you supply bait on site, will I be able to get more bait during my stay if I need it?
Yes we sell everything: our own high quality boilies, pellets bags, and fresh particles cooked by ourselves. Shouldn't be a problem to order more during the week.
Is my UK carp set-up suitable for use at your lake?
Yes of course, that's no problem.
What hook size do you recommend?
2 or 4 will be perfect for our lake; no small hooks, we allow sizes 2 to 6.
What breaking strain of main line do you recommend?
You could use mono, size 0.30 or 0.35mm will be perfect.
What is the surface of the swims - can I use bank sticks?
The swims are gravel, suitable for bank sticks.
Are any special tactics required?
Not particularly. You’ll find a depth map in the cabin which helps you to find underwater features. There are a couple of large raised underwater mounds in the middle of the lake which provide good features to fish to. Open water fishing is successful here and you are less likely to lose fish to any marginal snags.
Do you recommend use of a bait boat?
Yes, a bait boat could work well after finding a good spot. Rowing boats are also allowed if you wish to bring your own (but you must wear a life jacket at all times).
Can I drive all the way around the lake in order to unload?
Each swim has its own entrance gate with a gravel track leading to your swim. You can keep your car parked here for the week. It is not possible to drive around the whole lake.
Is the lake secure? Can we leave our gear on the bankside if we go out?
There is a fence all around the lake, the gates are locked with a coded padlock. However, items are left at your own risk.
Can we drink the tap water?
Unfortunately no, the tap water is not drinkable. Please bring bottled water for drinking.
Do you have UK plug points?
No, please bring your own adaptors.
Can I get mobile phone coverage at the lake?
Yes, usually a really good connection with 4G signal, although it may depend on your provider.
How far are the nearest supermarket / petrol / tabac?
The supermarket, bakery and tabac are in nearby Vaudes & Saint-Parres-les-Vaudes, less than 3km from the lake.