Details of your catches:

79 fish in total. 15 cats, biggest 58.8lbs. 64 carp to 39.6lbs.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Cell boilies with particle and pellet.

Were the facilities what you expected?

yes

Were you happy with them?

yes

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

yes

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

yes

General Comments:

Food package was very good. Accommodation was as we accepted and has everything you need. Fishing was a lot better than we expected, catching fish from all swims.

Details of your catches:

25 fish in total but was too warm throughout the day.
1 cat at 40lbs and restarted carp between 20lbs and 28lbs

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Used Cell with a small pop up in red.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Very clean and tidy. Very basic as described.

Were you happy with them?

Very happy

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes

General Comments:

Rebooked for both lakes next year

Details of your catches:

36 fish in total, 5 of which were 35+ lb, and the rest around 20 - 30lbs

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Simple hair rigs with boilies on, with our mix consisting of the supplied particle pellet and boilies, dropping near and around feeding and showing fish.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes

Were you happy with them?

Yes

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes

General Comments:

A great stay and a very memorable first trip abroad

Details of your catches:

Biggest 34lb carp mirror. Biggest 38.5 Catfish

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Mainline

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes

Were you happy with them?

Yes

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes

General Comments:

What an amazing family holiday! Although my husband was there for the fishing, this trip ended up being so much more than that. We caught 38 fish in total, including 10 smaller fish under 10lb that we put into the baby pond, with the remainder ranging from 20lb to 34lb. We landed two fish over 30lb and plenty of beautiful mid to high 20lb carp, so the fishing certainly didn’t disappoint. For context, Paul normally fishes Elphicks Fishery in Kent and is usually delighted if he catches five carp in a session, so to catch 38 fish during the week made the trip incredibly worthwhile.
As a family, we had an absolutely fantastic time. We managed to fit three bedchairs into our bivvy, which worked perfectly for us, so we barely used the cabin other than the facilities. The newly installed toilet, shower cubicle and hob were excellent and everything was clean and well maintained. I’m normally someone who likes their home comforts and we live in a large house, so I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about a fishing holiday. However, I genuinely never felt as though I was missing out on anything. In fact, I enjoyed it so much that I took work with me and didn’t do a single bit because we were having too much fun.
We were initially a little nervous about the drive and travelling through the ports, but it was actually incredibly easy. Both the UK and French border staff were friendly and the whole journey was straightforward. The drive from the port to the lake was stress free and the French roads were fantastic. Not a single pothole in sight and, unlike many UK roads, they were a pleasure to drive on.
My daughter and I also used the lake as a base to explore the local area. We visited Le Mans and several nearby vineyards, all within an easy drive of the lake. One of the things we loved most was driving through the beautiful French towns and villages. They feel incredibly historic and picturesque, with the church often being the first thing you see as you enter the village. It felt like stepping back in time and added so much to the overall experience.
There is also a supermarket nearby and a fantastic bakery just a few minutes away, making it very easy to stock up on supplies. For any anglers wondering whether to bring their wives or families along, I would absolutely recommend it. I had a wonderful time with my husband and daughter and we made memories that will stay with us forever.
Thank you to the owners and Angling Lines for a brilliant holiday. We have already started talking about where we want to book next.