Etang de la Basse Roussiere
Availability 14 Anglers
| Week / Days | Status | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 1 - 8 Nov, 2025 S 1 S 2 M 3 T 4 W 5 T 6 F 7 S 8 | ||
| 45 | 8 - 15 Nov, 2025 S 8 S 9 M 10 T 11 W 12 T 13 F 14 S 15 | ||
| 46 | 15 - 22 Nov, 2025 S 15 S 16 M 17 T 18 W 19 T 20 F 21 S 22 | ||
| 47 | 22 - 29 Nov, 2025 S 22 S 23 M 24 T 25 W 26 T 27 F 28 S 29 | ||
| 48 | 29 Nov, 2025 - 6 Dec, 2025 S 29 S 30 M 1 T 2 W 3 T 4 F 5 S 6 | ||
Located in north west France just an hours drive from the ferry port of St Malo is Etang de la Basse Roussiere, a 25 acre lake which offers fishing for up to 14 anglers. The lake can be booked exclusively or per swim. If you click the video tab you will find a video summary of this venue.
For the 2026 season there is a luxury house which can sleep up to 8 and comes with 2 double swims, which are “poste gite” and “poste F”. The house is close to the edge of water and offers breathtaking views across the lake.
The lake has been stocked with 600 carp which are rapidly gaining weight. As of 2024 there are over 200 carp over 30lbs, at least 12 over 40lbs and at least 3 x 50s. There are 6 double swims, 1 of which swim 6 is on the opposite bank to swims 1 to 5 and can only be accessed by boat.
Post A: vehicle parking behind the swim, margin and open water fishing
Post B: vehicle parking behind the swim, open water fishing
Post C: vehicle parking behind the swim, open water fishing
Posts D and E: open water fishing – swims can only be accessed by boating across the lake. The margins are very shallow and therefore waders are required and a rod pod to be set up in the margin. The swim offers margin fishing to lily pads and open water fishing
Post F and Gite Post – double swims which are included when you book the gite or when you book the lake exclusively.
Bookings
There are 4 options for booking.
- Lake exclusive which includes the house €2500 (please send an inquiry using the ‘message lake owner’ button to book this option
- Booking the house with 2 double swims close the house €1600
- Lake exclusive without the house €1300
- Booking any other swim on the lake €400
The lake bed is predominantly clay and silt. Depths range from around 3 foot in the shallowest and are around 11 feet at the dam end of the lake. In the summer months you will find beautiful beds of lilies in the margins. There is very little weed present and there are no poisson chat, bream or crayfish present.
Booking are Saturday to Saturday
Boilies, pellets and particle mix is available to be purchased.
- Arrival and Departure: Arrivals are permitted no earlier than midday, with departures by 10am the following Saturday.
- Noise and Lighting: Sound and lighting devices must be kept discreet.
- Alcohol and Drugs: Excessive consumption of alcohol or use of drugs is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate expulsion.
- Dogs: Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times. Owners are responsible for collecting their droppings (which must not be disposed of in the water).
- Bait Boats: Bait boats are allowed but must not disturb other anglers.
- Swimming: Swimming is strictly forbidden.
- Environmental Protection: Cutting or uprooting vegetation on the site is strictly prohibited to preserve the environment.
- Barbecues: Barbecues are permitted, but ground fires are not. Cold ashes must be disposed of in rubbish bags.
- Waste Disposal: Fishermen are responsible for disposing of their waste, including household rubbish. Stations must be kept clean, and all litter, ashes, and cigarette butts must be collected.
- Vehicles: Vehicles must be parked in the rented space without obstructing the movement of others.
- Shelters: Only green or brown bivvies, brollies, and tents are allowed (sand-coloured ones are tolerated).
- Fishing: Fishing is strictly no-kill.
- Carp sacks are strictly prohibited.
- Fish must be handled with the utmost care and returned to the water promptly. Always have an unhooking mat and a bucket of water ready before removing a carp from the water.
- Photos of fish should be taken while kneeling. (Unless explicitly stated otherwise, we assume permission to use these photos on our Facebook and Instagram pages.)
- Fishing from another swim is strictly prohibited without prior permission, even if it is unoccupied, unless the entire lake has been exclusively booked.
- Nets and mats must be disinfected.
- A maximum of 3 rods per angler is allowed.
- Rods must never be left unattended.
- Bait and Tackle:
- Braid and lead-core are strictly prohibited (except for spod and marker rods).
- Braid leaders are strictly prohibited, though sheathed braid and combi rigs are tolerated.
- Only barbless or micro-barb hooks are allowed (maximum size 4).
- Fixed rigs are prohibited; fish must always be able to free themselves from the lead.
- Rods may be inspected for rig compliance.
- Fish Care:
- Treat hook holds and any carp injuries with a carp care liquid.
- A specific healing product for carp is mandatory (Betadine is prohibited).
- Safety:
- Boots, waders, or waterproof overalls are essential for safe fishing.
- Priming (Bait Preparation):
- Nuts are prohibited.
- Particles must be properly prepared and are subject to inspection by the fishery managers.
- Children: Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
| Port | Distance |
|---|---|
| Calais | 314 miles |
| St. Malo | 43 miles |
| Caen | 99 miles |
| Cherbourge | 129 miles |
| Roscoff | 150 miles |
| Le Havre | 158 miles |
| Dieppe | 215 miles |
| Dunkirk | 339 miles |
News and Catch Reports
Click the link below to view all news and catch report posts related to Etang de la Basse Roussiere