 Location: Champagne Ardenne, Aube
Summary: Also present in the lake are some pike which were re-stocked from the original netting. As to how big they are we are not sure but some nice specimens have been caught on pike fishing sessions at the lake. Etang De Chanet is also home to some beautiful wildlife including Jays, Buzzards and Kingfisher to name but a few. Stock: The rest of the stock consisted of a handful of wels catfish which at present time are estimated to be at around 40-50lb. Our newest edition to the lake is `Mandy`, a sexy specimen 70lb mandarine wels catfish whom we couldn’t resist buying down to her sheer beauty. There is a cabin on site with full cooking facilities including oven, hobs & a big gas BBQ, freezer for bait (limited size) and electric points for charging phones, ipod docks and bait boats etc. There are also 2 english toilets and 2 powerful showers. We provide Carp Mats & Weigh Slings for every angler. Booking through website  Website Address: www.charloucarping.co.uk Description: This stunning sixteen acre gravel pit has clear blue water, excellent for your photos, and is tree lined around the entire lake set within 24 acres of beautiful French woodland and countryside. There are some lovely views across the lake to lay and gaze at from your bivvy as the sun goes down in between catching your prize carp. Most anglers who have fished here also take home some lovely shots of the lake and its borders to remind themselves and show others just how nice it really is. So many times I have spoken to other anglers on the ferries coming home after a week at some really well advertised venues only to hear that the fishing was ok but the location was just not up to scratch, to noisy, gravel works, noisy farms, pylons feet away from the pegs etc. Fish Stocked: Carp
LAC SEBASTIAN
Location: If you are looking for some action and being well looked after, then Lac Sebastian is definitely the place for you! A stunning 12-acre venue set in the gorgeous Champagne region of France, a straightforward drive of just over 3 hours from Calais. Description: There is a big head of Carp living here, with twelve known forties and a couple of fifties to go for. The current lake record is a stunning Mirror of 53lb 4oz, there are also three Commons in excess of 42lbs. The unique shape of the lake and its’ large central island ensures that everyone has his own part of the lake, with the others not far away for a good social! Lake: There are 12 swims, with a maximum of 8 anglers allowed per week ‘drive and survive’, so you’ve always got room to move should the need arise. Swims are purpose built, large and comfortable, with a picnic bench in ever swim. Depths range from 3-9 feet, a clear sand/gravel bottom and maximum casts of 90 yards make the fishing simple and enjoyable. Facilities: There is an on-site fully equipped lodge with bar, SKY TV, BBQ area, English style toilets/showers, full time English staff live on-site to help with your every need, vehicle access to all swims, plus the optional food package make Lac Sebastian a truly unique holiday choice. Shops and the local bar/restaurants are 10 minutes drive away. We have so many repeat bookings here, that speaks for itself! Booking through: http://www.essexanglingholidays.com/holidays.php?location=Lac Sebastian
Champagne Carp Tours
Website Address: www.champagnecarptours.com Awaiting summary information and photo from above
Lake Juvanzé
Lake: 5 acres in size the lake bed is an exciting and challenging combination of gravel bars, plateaus, clay and silt patches, as well as controlled weed beds. The water is rich with natural food and holds a large head of pretty carp ranging from 20lbs to 40lbs plus. The number of pegs has been kept to a minimum with five comfortable pegs including a large double. Each peg has plenty of space for any bivvy. Stock: 2008 was an excellent season. The average number of fish per person was twelve carp with an average weight of 26lbs. The fish showed tremendous weight gains and the lake now holds an impressive head of fish - Many 30lb to 46lbs common and mirror carp are regularly caught and we are expecting at least 2 more fish to go 50lb+ in 2009. 
Lake & Stock: The Carp are fast growing with a good mix of mirrors and commons. The original 20 year old stock of 300 - 400 Carp are already weighing over 50lbs!, In addition to these we have handpicked over a ton of thirties. By the end of the 2007 season the lake is now proud to hold 50 different 40's and 15 different 50's including mirror's up to 64lb 2oz, Common's up to 61lb 2oz, and Grass Carp weighing up to 45lb, also stocked are a selection of Catfish weighing up to 100lb! 
Description: Has 18 swims (12 anglers max) spread out around this 50+ acre gravel pit. All swims are easily accessible by car. If it is fully scaled or linear’s that you are after, then this has to be the ultimate place. Roughly 1 out of 10 fish is a 30lb+, most being caught in the margins or close to the weed beds (present June to end of July) spread around the lake.There are also Pike and Perch in abundance. The place is a revelation in terms of fish beauty, the lake itself is fairly open with grassy banks, but the fishing is really special. Facilities: Full facilities on site include English toilets and showers, electric, fridge/freezer facilities, battery charging, a dining room and a fresh bait delivery service. Exclusive use for max 14 anglers Booking through: http://www.essexanglingholidays.com/holidays.php?location=The Great Lake GRAVIERE DE LA TRAQUE Location: Champagne Ardenne, Aube
Enjoy the bobbins action with a very fair chance of a real biggie during the course of a week’s fishing; no long range equipment is needed. The lake contains plenty of thirties (8 per acre) and enough 40's to 47lb+ to keep the most ambitious angler happy Booking though: http://www.essexanglingholidays.com/holidays.php?location=Graviere de la Traque
Lac Desire
Location: Champagne Region Website: http://www.lacdesire.co.uk Description: Lac Desire brings you to the Marne department of the Champagne region of France only 240 miles / 3.30 hrs from the ports at Calais and only 20mins from Lesmont. Completely surrounded by woodland this beautiful 40 acre estate is completely fenced and secure. The lake is spring fed, 16 acres in size, very mature and was originally excavated for gravel in the seventies. It has many features including gravel bars, plateaux's and silt areas in depths ranging from 3ft to 8ft. Fourteen comfortable swims have been prepared, two with disabled access and they have been positioned mainly around the centre of the lake (in the shape of a horse shoe) creating a perfect but at the same time private social holiday venue. With a max of ten anglers each week this leaves the choice of 4 swims should you require a move during your stay.
Lac Du Charlou (Charlou Carping)
Location: Troyes Website: http://www.charloucarping.co.uk Description: Lac Du Charlou was purchased at the beginning of 2005 knowing that it had bag loads of potential to become a truly stunning location to bivvy up at and catch some very big carp. So, that is what we set out to do, and have now achieved our goal after a lot of hard graft, travelling, and also parting with a lot of hard earned money. The lake was named Lac Du Charlou after our two daughters, Charlotte and Louise, lucky beggars! Having been carp fishing to France enough times to know what, for me, makes a great week for a carper I wanted to put it in to practice by supplying this at a sensible cost, and enjoying it along the way by making it a week to remember for every visitor. Lake: This stunning sixteen acre gravel pit has clear blue water, excellent for your photos, and is tree lined around the entire lake set within 24 acres of beautiful French woodland and countryside. There are some lovely views across the lake to lay and gaze at from your bivvy as the sun goes down in between catching your prize carp. Most anglers who have fished here also take home some lovely shots of the lake and its borders to remind themselves and show others just how nice it really is. The venue is nestled amongst some of the world’s most famous big carp waters on the border of the Orient Forest, home to Lac Orient and Lac Ammance, and I can guarantee you will be well impressed with the tranquillity of this one. The pegs, both double and single, are well spaced out for a maximum of ten anglers who will have ample room to fish with three or even four rods in certain pegs. There is plenty of space to bivvy up, with every peg being level and gravelled for drainage and comfort. Unhooking mats are supplied in each peg to lighten your load and care for our fish which are all in tip top condition. Stock: The depths of the lake vary from 2 feet to 26 feet and the lake bed in mainly hard gravel with features to find and fish to. At present the lake holds over 350 carp, including mirrors, commons and leathers, ranging from 15lb to over 56b and growing fast! |
