Jonchery

Highlights

Lake Size

30 acres

Lake Record

70 lb

Number of Swims

Max. Number of Anglers

Bait Boats

Allowed

Bait Onsite

Yes

Rowing Boats

Not allowed

Accommodation

Exclusive Booking Only

Wifi

Onsite Food

Yes

Travel Time

3h 49m - Calais

Dogs Allowed

Overview

Jonchery is a stunning 30 acre lake set in the heart of the Champagne region, created and run by the prominent fish farming Bachelier family. This lake has a great reputation, stretching back many years, for offering superb carp fishing holidays.

The 6 large double swims give you loads of options on where and how to fish - you'll never be short of water. Action is usually prolific too thanks to its stock of around 360 carp, with an excellent head at 40lb+ and a lake record at over 70lb.

You pre-book swims individually or the lake exclusive for up to 12 anglers. All swims must be booked by two anglers, with the exception of swims 1 and 5 which can be booked by a single angler if required.

The lake also offer optional food packages and bait on site. Around 100m away is sited the smaller sister lakes Jonchery 7 & Jonchery 8 which you can book alongside this lake to accept groups of up to 18 anglers on the complex.

Please note that the food package is not available between 11th July and 25th July 2026.

Travel Time

Lake Map

Calais Ferry Terminal

247 mi

3h 58m

Calais Le Shuttle Terminal

248 mi

4h 4m

Le Havre Ferry Terminal

251 mi

4h 11m

Dieppe Ferry Terminal

253 mi

4h 16m

Caen Ferry Terminal

281 mi

4h 32m

St. Malo Ferry Terminal

360 mi

5h 43m

Cherbourg Ferry Terminal

352 mi

5h 46m

Roscoff Ferry Terminal

450 mi

7h 8m

Calais Ferry Terminal

3h 58m 247 mi

Calais Le Shuttle Terminal

4h 4m 248 mi

Le Havre Ferry Terminal

4h 11m 251 mi

Dieppe Ferry Terminal

4h 16m 253 mi

Caen Ferry Terminal

4h 32m 281 mi

St. Malo Ferry Terminal

5h 43m 360 mi

Cherbourg Ferry Terminal

5h 46m 352 mi

Roscoff Ferry Terminal

7h 8m 450 mi

Lake Map

Reviews

Robert Loxley

"This is an absolutely fantastic venue. Mark the bailiff and Anita are great hosts and will go out of their way to make sure your holiday is as enjoyable as possible. Nothing is too much trouble for them. The venue is stocked with hard fighting, beautiful fish that will bring a smile to any anglers face. This was our 7th or 8th visit and we have booked a week for next year already."

Dave Pillman

"18 fish between Liz and myself. Fish close to spawning so very moody... grass carp to 58lb, common carp to 52.10lb. What a fantastic place Jonchery is, Mark and Anita are perfect hosts, and the lake has some stunning fish"

Dave Jenkins

"1 x 50lb (PB), 2 x 40, 6 x 30, 2 x 20 + 7 more. I must give Mark & Jamie a big thank you for all their help over the week - listen to Mark about the spots, feed well and the carp will turn up. Jonchery is always a pleasure to visit & fish - it is well run & plenty of big fish to go around. We have been now a number of times with no complaints & we have booked for the next 3 years already."

Steven Day

"18 carp from 21-58lb, fantastic carp in beautiful condition & a fantastic fishery. Mark the bailiff brilliant... & his good lady Anita, definitely recommend her food package. Have already booked for 2 trips next year, cannot praise this venue enough - 10 out of 10!"

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Jonchery Gallery

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Fish photos

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Lake photos

Facility photos

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Travel Time

Lake Map

Calais Ferry Terminal

247 mi

3h 58m

Calais Le Shuttle Terminal

248 mi

4h 4m

Le Havre Ferry Terminal

251 mi

4h 11m

Dieppe Ferry Terminal

253 mi

4h 16m

Caen Ferry Terminal

281 mi

4h 32m

St. Malo Ferry Terminal

360 mi

5h 43m

Cherbourg Ferry Terminal

352 mi

5h 46m

Roscoff Ferry Terminal

450 mi

7h 8m

Calais Ferry Terminal

3h 58m 247 mi

Calais Le Shuttle Terminal

4h 4m 248 mi

Le Havre Ferry Terminal

4h 11m 251 mi

Dieppe Ferry Terminal

4h 16m 253 mi

Caen Ferry Terminal

4h 32m 281 mi

St. Malo Ferry Terminal

5h 43m 360 mi

Cherbourg Ferry Terminal

5h 46m 352 mi

Roscoff Ferry Terminal

7h 8m 450 mi

Lake Map

Meet your Host

Paul Bachelier

"My family has a long tradition of fish farming and managing exceptional carp fishing lakes in France. We are now in the third generation of fish farmers, and we first met the English carp angling community over 30 years ago. From the very beginning, we have bred our own carp to ensure the best experience for our anglers, offering different lakes for different fishing experiences. Our experienced and dedicated bailiffs Franck and Mark (pictured) are always excited to welcome you to the lakes."