Details of your catches:

16 Carp caught in total - although we did only fish for 4 days...
7 Doubles
7 Twenties
1 Thirty (36.12)
1 Forty (41.12)

Firstly we have been coming to France for a weeks fishing for the last 13 years, we balance our trip as 50% Holiday and 50% Fishing and on that basis this was our best week ever, Deux Illes is literally an 'anglers paradise'. We arrived on Saturday as usual and was greeted by the owner Bruno Simond after enjoying well needed cold beer together, Bruno walked us around this simply stunning lake, pointing out spots and generally giving us run through of what the lake had hidden beneath it's surface. We set about unpacking all our gear, after a couple of hours we sat outside our cabin, enjoying some fine wine and just taking in the simply stunning surroundings...we ended up just relaxing and decided to leave the fishing until Sunday!

The sunrise on Sunday morning was just fantastic and the carp were showing themselves all over the lake, we had some breakfast and then went for a walk around the lake and down to the river, which is equally stunning...by this time it was just after lunch and we still haven't got a single rod out...rushing was just not on the cards...this was clearly going to be a totally relaxing week...and it was! After doing some pre-baiting we eventually got the rods out around 6pm and the first fish were on the bank in the early hours of Monday morning.

The week continued to deliver wonderful weather and we just soaked up the sun and the wonderful ambience of Deux Illes, the wildlife and of course the fishing...with regards to the fishing, we caught fish from all over the lake and if we had put in a bit more effort we could have doubled our tally easily...

Bruno was the perfect host and knows the lake intimately, if you were struggling Bruno could take one walk around the lake and put you on fish...as for the fish themselves...they are in perfect condition, with all the fish stocked by Bruno hand picked...they all fight very hard...which was fantastic!!!

If you had a group of 4 or 5 anglers this really is the perfect venue and the facilities are second to none! In a couple of years this lake will be booked up a year in advance...we couldn't recommend the lake highly enough!

Tight Lines Bazza and 'The Chief'

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Essential Cell topped with Essential Toppers

Were the facilities what you expected?

The facilities are amazing, the cabins are first class, with loads of room for all your gear, breakfast bar, 2 beds and of course electricity. The showers, toilets and kitchen complete with Large Fridge, Freezer, Toaster, Microwave and table and chairs are fantastic. If you wanted to bring the wife, she would be very, very happy!

Were you happy with them?

Yes 5 star! You will not be disappointed!

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

I would recommend this to anybody that is looking for a cracking venue with 5 star facilities and an owner who is a carp angler himself and who couldn't do enough for you!

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Without a doubt!

General Comments:

Book it!

Details of your catches:

12 fish
2 x 40.
1 x 30
6 x 20
3 doubles.

The lake is still well above normal due to heavy rain, the weather was all over the place this week from hot sun to gales and felt more like autumn on thursday/ friday.

I had the lake to myself, fished the Island nearest the entrance and had 3 x twenties, however I could see a lot of fish crashing in the trees at the other end of the lake. I moved Tuesday and had 4 fish that day. There are alot of snags under the trees and it was a case of sleeping on the rods. locked tight and try to hold fish. I did get cut off a number of times when a fish made it under the tree. Bruno has said he intends to remove all the under water branches this summer and it will make that area a lot safer for the fish.

The fish are in great condition and do scrap well, the facilities are fantastic and the cabins a great addition. You don't need a bivvy if you fish open water. Bruno is a really great guy and is trying to make the place a paradise for anglers. The bait and particles were prepared well and attracted the fish in.

i would have liked to seen it in its summer glory but it appears the fish are still thinking about spawning, I am not sure they have all done it yet.

Its not a runs water but if you work hard 3 fish a day is more than possible, had a great time and maybe will visit in a few years when all the trees and plants havre.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Tight to the trees all my fish came on tiger nuts and tipped with corn. I couldn't get a bite on boilies.

Were the facilities what you expected?

More than. Everything was in tip top condition. Kitchen area, showers, toilets all first class.

The cabins with power and beds was a bonus.

Were you happy with them?

Totally

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes

General Comments:

Not a lot more to add except be warned the damn frogs are really, really loud at night. if you sleep under an umbrella as I did the noise from dusk till dawn is unbelievable. :-)

Details of your catches:

Alan 1 fish 16lb common
Dean 3 fish 12lb-28lb mirrors
Peter sorry to say no fish
Lee 9 20s 21-28lb
5 30s 30-36lb
1 44lb 7 mirror
5 teens 13lb-18lb

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Boilie/particle

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes and Bruno has done a great job and worked hard to get the place as it is....

Were you happy with them?

Beyond happy

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Without a doubt the place is wonderful

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes always do

General Comments:

Bruno is a great host always trying to help with anythink he can....

Details of your catches:

Mirror 46lb
Mirror 42lb 2oz
Mirror 41lb 4oz
Mirror 40lb 40z
Mirror x 9 up tp 37lb
Mirror x 11 20+
Sturgeon 42lb
Commons x 3 up to 28lb 5oz
Koi 20lb

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Lots of bait 45 kilo partical and 20 kg bollies

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes facilities are first class, everything is brand new and in mint condition

Were you happy with them?

Yes, lovely complex with some good fish,

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes, venue is superb

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes already have,

General Comments:

Brilliant little lake , once matured will be a real gem. Bruno is a top lad, nothing to much trouble he has created something out of the ordinary and I am sure he will reap the rewards in years to come. Bruno is a carp fisherman and has chosen some great fish for his lake, which i am sure will be very big fish in years to come, not a runs water but if you work at it you will get the rewards.