Details of your catches:

Catfish:-
168lb
30lb
20lb
Carp:-
49lb mirror
47lb grass
45lb grass
40lb mirror
35lb mirror
33lb grass
30lb grass
26lb mirror
22lb common
Pike:-
12lb
8lb

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Tiger nut with fake corn topper.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Better than expected

Were you happy with them?

Yes, the 3 fridges & chest freezer great. Shower always hot.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Definitely.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes.

General Comments:

We were 6 anglers for 4 nights. The Lake is beautiful & peaceful. Sophie was helpful & friendly, a great host. Recommend a swim in the nearby river L'Aisne!
There’s a video of our trip on youtube ‘Beaupaire lake’ - https://youtu.be/E1vV4Gbu_Sc?si=ed8zI43KMgqGY5my

Details of your catches:

37lb Common
36lb Grass Carp
45lb Grass Carp
30llb Grass Carp
58lb Mirror
37lb Grass Carp
32lb Grass Carp
59lb Mirror
28lb Grass Carp
27lb Common
43lb Common
49lb Mirror
33lb Common

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Most fish caught on tiger nut, fake corn. Single boilie also had some success.

Were the facilities what you expected?

We’ve been here many times - the facilities do the job!

Were you happy with them?

They are more than adequate for a ‘Drive & Survive’ venue

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Absolutely. Easy drive, good social setup & stamp of fish is amazing. We’ve already booked again for 2026!

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Always an easy experience booking through Angling Lines

General Comments:

Although the larger spit was above water, there were swans nesting on there so we elected to fish to all corners of the lake from the spit on the far bank. Fishing was a little slow (evidence of fish spawning may not have helped - who knows?) Most fish were caught fishing from the back spit towards the cabins - lots of grass carp. One of our group had a good battle with a 124lb catfish! Always made to feel welcome again by Sophie.

Details of your catches:

34lb Mirror
34.4lb Mirror
45lb Grass
24lb Common
40lb Mirror
61lb Cat
29lb Cat
8lb Cat
20lb Pike
19lb Pike
10 Pike total
5 lost fish total

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Krill singles, few bottom baits dotted about, they wasn’t having big beds of bait!

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes

Were you happy with them?

Yes, perfect for a drive and survive

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes

General Comments:

4th time back here and never disappointed, Sophie was very helpful also. Difficult week for the fishing, started spawning at one point, and the weather was freakishly hot.

Details of your catches:

Catch report:
24lb common
30lb, 32lb, 44lb, 47lb, 51lb mirror
24lb, 30lb, 32lb, 32lb grass carp
34lb & 65lb cat fish
Pike!

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Boilies over hemp.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes. Great. Hot shower. Clean toilet. Excellent freezer and fridges.

Were you happy with them?

Yes. Just perfect for drive and survive.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

100%. Close to Calais. Beautiful wild lake. Got loads of fantastic fish in.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Absolutely. After twenty years of using Angling lines we met Bridget who was on a tour of the lakes. Honest company. Removes all the worry of lake owners who lie and there are loads of them.

General Comments:

Read other comments with a pinch of salt. There was absolutely no weed. we did not see a single rat. Sounds like rising waters may have driven them out of holes. The lake was a reasonable level. Do not go there if you want log lines marked out swims it is more wild than that and that is its charm.