French Carp Fishing Holidays
Lac de Beauté sits in the picturesque countryside of western
France, about 3 hours from the ferry port of Caen. It’s surrounded
by Canadian pines and is rich in wildlife - squirrels, rabbits,
multi-coloured kingfishers and owls are frequent visitors. It’s
situated about 10 minutes south of the world famous Le Mans
racetrack and there’s a range of
local shops about 2 minutes drive away which includes a chemist, butchers,
bakers, tobacconist and a supermarket.
The lake is approximately 3 acres in size, sitting in 5 acres of
land, and is around 30 years old. It’s fed from a natural spring and
has a sand and gravel bed. It was purchased from a French gentleman
who used it as a summer get-away and fished it only very
occasionally. This is the first time it has been run as a commercial
fishery.
There are five well spaced swims, one of which is a double, so the
lake can accommodate up to six anglers. Fishing is from one bank
which gives easy access to the far margin features. The banks are
flat and grassy and have ample room for bivvies.
Lac de Beauté has a very good stock of carp which almost guarantees
plenty of rod bending action! There were 200 carp introduced
in 2005 including 10 big carp between 43lb and 54lb 10oz with now at
least one in the 60s, five in the 50s, there are lots of 40s and an
abundant of 30s. The lake also offers catfish to +100lbs the
smallest of cats is 45lb, and don't forget the sturgeons to 35lb.
There is a heated shower and toilet block plus a cooker and
fridge/freezer for your use. This venue is well suited for disabled
anglers as there is good access to the shower block via a concrete
wheel chair ramp and extra wide doors. The owner, Alex, is always on
hand to assist the disabled angler with any aspect of his/her
fishing and welcomes disabled fisherman.
There are 2 modern mobile homes on site which can be hired. They very
comfortable and comprises a large lounge area with SKY TV / DVD (+ a wide range of DVD’s you can rent), fully equipped
kitchen area with fridge, freezer and pots, pans & cutlery - all you
need to bring is your own towels and tea towels. Bedding is provided
and it will sleep up to 6 people and 1 small child (1 double room, 1 room
with 2 small singles and small child’s pull down bed in the lounge).
It also has a large shower cubicle, toilet and washbasin.
To see the feedback from parties that have fished here have a
look at
our Angling Lines feedback page
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