Archipelago Lake
Availability 5 Anglers
| Week / Days | Status | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 7 - 14 Dec, 2024 S 7 S 8 M 9 T 10 W 11 T 12 F 13 S 14 | Closed | |
| 50 | 14 - 21 Dec, 2024 S 14 S 15 M 16 T 17 W 18 T 19 F 20 S 21 | Closed | |
| 51 | 21 - 28 Dec, 2024 S 21 S 22 M 23 T 24 W 25 T 26 F 27 S 28 | Closed | |
| 52 | 28 Dec, 2024 - 4 Jan, 2025 S 28 S 29 M 30 T 31 W 1 T 2 F 3 S 4 | Closed | |
Archipelago Lake is mature tree lined 8 acre specimen carp lake with carp to in excess of 70lbs located close to the Champeaux Region of France. There are over 160 carp present with a huge average size of 42lbs and a very good head of 50 and 60lb carp. The lake can be fished by up to 5 anglers and is available for exclusive bookings only.
Set in completely private grounds the lake is three quarters of a mile away from the nearest road, railway or neighbours to ensure that you experience complete peace and tranquillity during your stay.
Archipelago Lake is rectangular in shape meaning that it can be easily fished from all sides. Down the centre of the lake there is a row of small tree clad islands which offer plenty of features to fish to as well as acting as a divider across the lake and offering anglers opposite a degree of privacy. In addition to the islands you will find bars, narrow gullies and overhanging tree which can all be productive areas to fish to. It goes without saying don’t forget your marker rod as extra effort will be rewarded. Depths are between 2 and half and 8 feet in the deepest area.
An ancient woodland borders the south side of the lake which provides welcome shade in the heat of the day. There are 12 swims around the lake which have been well thought out all offering ample water coverage and features to fish to. Each swim can easy accommodate a bivvy and as there will only ever be a maximum of 6 anglers there will always be vacant swims to move into. Swims 6 and 7 or 8 and 9 are perfect for those wishing to fish close together particularly if one angler is overseeing a youngster or inexperienced angler who wishes to have their own swim. Swims 9, 10, 11 and 12 benefit from the shade as they back onto the edge of the woodland. Swims 1 to 5 get the sun most the day and the shallower water at this end of the lake can be very productive as the water temperature rises. Behind swims 6 and 7 there is shed which can be used for storing unused tackle and equipment.
You will find a rowing boat on either side of the lake which are for your unrestricted use. Bait boats are permitted and recommended. If you do not have your own these can be hired from the owners, however please arrange this well in advance of your trip.
There is a clubhouse, shower block and a gazebo social area. The owners will be on hand to offer advice and help if you request it but equally if you would prefer you can be left to figure the lake out for yourself.
Nets, unhooking mats, tripods, large Reuben Heaton scales 240lbs as well as carp and catfish weigh slings are provided free of charge
Bait boats are available to hire
Boilies and pellets are available to purchase at the lake. Please enquire for details.
A breakfast and dinner package is available at an additional cost of £150. A minimum of 3 people are required for the food package.
Arrival not before 1pm and departure by 9.30am.
Anglers entrance gate to be kept locked at all times.
Barbed or micro barbed hooks only. Long shank hooks are not allowed.
Leadcore or leadcore leaders are not permitted
No fixed leads, fish safe drop off systems only
No use of the magic twig rig
All anglers must use rig tubing no less than 1 metre long
Rigs will be subject to daily inspection
Braided mainlines are not allowed except for spombs and marker rods
Do not use wire trace for the catfish
Minimum mainline 15lb breaking strain
Maximum 3 rods per angler
Sacking of fish is not allowed. The floatation slings can be used but for a limited period of time only
Do not pull for a break if you snag your tackle. Snagged tackle must be removed immediately to prevent fish fatalities.
Treat fish hookholds or other damage with a carp car kit
Only frozen/ fresh boilies allowed
All pellet and particle must be purchased on site
No nuts
No maggots
Oil are not allowed
Open fires are not permitted
BBQs are not allowed
Do not swim in the lake
No dogs
Drug use or excess alcohol consumption will not be tolerated.
No number two on the bank. Use the toilets.
All anglers must be 18 or over
Leave no litter and use the allocated recycling bins
Failure to follow the rules may result in you being asked to leave with no refund
| Port | Distance |
|---|---|
| Calais | 424 miles |
| Caen | 281 miles |
| St. Malo | 282 miles |
| Le Havre | 301 miles |
| Dieppe | 341 miles |
| Cherbourge | 347 miles |
| Roscoff | 369 miles |
| Dunkirk | 424 miles |
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