Brothers Lake
Availability 4 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 | |
Brothers Lake is a family run 5.5 acre drive and survive lake set in the stunning countryside in Limousin, central west France. There are 150 carp in the lake and as of 2022 with the lake record a massive 68lbs. This is no shortage of large back up fish, with at least five 50lb plus fish and over thirty carp over the 40lbs mark.
The lake was originally dug out in the 1950s and is fed by a natural spring. In 2014 the current owners purchased the lake. All nuisance species were removed and it was stocked with 150 carp. These carp were fed on a high quality diet and did not see any angling pressure until 2019, the first season the lake opened to anglers.
5 swims have been created and each swim is large enough to comfortably accommodate a bivvy. A maximum of 4 anglers can fish the lake which ensures each angler has plenty of water coverage for a 3 rod set up.
Brothers Lake is by no means an easy lake, however for anglers that put the effort in the rewards are there. If you are stealthy enough the carp can be caught just a few feet from the bank. Day time stalking with a single rod finding fish in the margins, is nothing short of exhilarating.
The bottom of the lake consists of a mixture of clay and sand, with pockets of silt. At the dam end of the lake depths go down to 12 feet. The banks of the lake are lined with mature trees and shrubs including willows, birches, piners, common and Italian alders, iris, broom and purple-loosestrife. Situated in a conservation area, the lake is surrounded by an abundance of wildlife including red squirrels, wild boar, pine martins and ospreys.
Bookings are Saturday to Saturday
Prices for lake exclusive (not per angler)
2 anglers – £950
3 anglers – £1300
4 anglers – £1300
Bait can be purchased from the lake. Please ensure you order it in advance of your trip.
The lake owners sell fresh frozen boilies manufactured by Trent Baits. The carp in the lake have seen a lot of Trent Bait boilies and the Freshwater Shrimp has been particularly successful.
Pellets can also be purchased. The lake owners sell Alltech Coppens pellets which the fish have been reared on and view as a natural food source.
Fishing Rules
- Maximum 3 rods per angler
- Mono mainline only
- Braided mainline can be used for marker rods and spomb rods
- Leaders are prohibited
- No leadcore
- Plastic baits are not allowed
- Rig rubbing must be used. A minimum length of 45cm which is to protect the fish.
- No boats of any kind including bait boats
- Micro barbed hooks only
- Bent hooks are prohibited
- Fish safe rigs only with leads fished drop-off style
- No shelf life boilies
- No nuts
- Only pellets supplied by the lake can be used
- Up to 10kg of particles per angler can be used providing they are prepared correctly
- Use a carp care kit to treat hookholds and any fish damage
- Stalking is permitted with one rod only
- No fishing from the dam wall or behind any of the roped areas
- Do not sack the carp. Whilst preparing weighing and camera equipment carp can be kept in a retained for a maximum of ten minutes.
- Weight the fish in your swim
- Carp over 40lbs to be weighed and photographed in the water. Please have your waders with you
- Minimum 42 inch landing net
- Nets must be completely dry
- No zig rigs
General Rules
- Arrive at the lake no earlier than 1pm
- You must leave the lake no later than 10am the following Saturday
- No drugs
- Alcohol in moderation
- Glass beer bottles are not allowed. Beer must be in cans.This is due to the recycling rules that are imposed.
- Remove all litter from swims
- Fires are prohibited
- BBQs are permitted but only from the social area in front of the cabin
- Use the toilets provided not the bank
- Never leave the otter gate open even for short periods of time
- Keep the facilities clean and tidy
- No dogs
- Anti social behaviour will not be tolerated
- €50 breakables deposit payable per person
- Mats and slings to be returned at the end of the trip
Rubbish disposal and recycling
3 different bins are provided:
Bin 1: Tins and glass
Bin 2: Plastic bottles and cardboard
Bin 3: All other waste
| Port | Distance |
|---|---|
| Calais | 440 miles |
| St. Malo | 298 miles |
| Caen | 299 miles |
| Le Havre | 341 miles |
| Cherbourge | 369 miles |
| Dieppe | 376 miles |
| Roscoff | 384 miles |
| Dunkirk | 439 miles |
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