Domaine de la Baronne
Domaine La Baronne is located just over three hours’ drive from Calais, south of Paris. This picturesque, tree-lined 17-acre lake is home to around 500 stunning dark carp, including fish up to 67lbs. At least 40 of these weigh over 40lbs, with the average size exceeding 30lbs. A maximum of 8 anglers can fish the lake at any one time. It is available for exclusive hire and individual swim bookings.
It is recommended for experienced anglers. Boats are available to locate spots and to drop rigs. There is an exceptional head of really high quality carp and anglers that put the effort in are usually rewarded. It is not uncommon to land 30 or more carp in a week per angler. The lake record for the most carp caught in a week by one angler stands at an impressive 67 fish.
There are 4 spacious double swims positioned around the lake each with its own cabin that can accommodate 2 bedchairs, which have been installed over the winter of 2025. An aerial photo among the images shows their layout. Each swim comfortably accommodates two anglers, features a level surface with woodchip covering, and includes a picnic table. The surroundings are wild and natural, with overhanging trees and wooded banks. The on-site facilities have been completely redeveloped ready for the start of the 2026 season. See the facilities tab for more details.
VIP swim 1 is on the island and is access to the island is via a boat provided free of charge by the owner.
Ready for the start of the 2026 season the majority of the weed has been removed from the lake and the water has been treated with blue dye, to reduce the weed growth.
The lake’s ‘reserve’ area can also be fished, though a rowing boat is necessary—especially for landing fish near the island. Boats are essential for reaching some areas and are available for hire at a very reasonable rate.
Water depths range from 3 feet in the shallowest areas to 20 feet in the deepest. The lake is treated with dye to limit weed growth, though patches may still appear in summer and warmer months. Hiring a boat makes locating clear spots for fishing straightforward.
To help anglers maximise their time on the bank, the lake owner offers a twice-weekly supermarket run.
Bookings are Saturday to Saturday
The lake can be booked exclusively or per swim.
Boilies and a mixture of particles can be bought. Please pre order before your trip. All particles must be bought from the lake owner to ensure they are prepared properly and do not put the fish stock at risk.
Breakfast and evening meal food package is available for 200 euros per person.
- Vehicles are only permitted to drive around the lake between 8am and 6pm
- Departure is by 10am
- You must arrive no later than 6pm
- All particles must be purchased from the lake owner to ensure they have been prepared properly
- Children must be with an adult at all times
- Dogs must be kept on a lead
- No fires, BBQ and gas stoves are permitted
- Drink alcohol in moderation
- No drugs
- Keep the swims clean and tidy
- Maximum 3 rods per angler
- Rowing boats are required of fishing to the ‘reserve’ area of the lake
- Life jackets are not provided you must bring your own
- Braided mainline is recommended due to improved bite indication of fishing at range
- No leadcore leaders
- 50lb strength leaders recommended
- Bait boats are allowed
- When unhooking and handling fish you must use a mat or cradle
- Do not leave rods unattended
- H blocks and marker floats are allowed
- You will need to bring your own nets, unhooking mats and slings
| Port | Distance |
|---|---|
| Calais | 180 miles |
| Le Havre | 162 miles |
| Dieppe | 164 miles |
| Dunkirk | 180 miles |
| Caen | 192 miles |
| Cherbourge | 263 miles |
| St. Malo | 295 miles |
| Roscoff | 385 miles |
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