Domaine de la Baronne
Domaine La Baronne is just over 3 hours drive from Calais, situated south of Paris. This mature tree lined 17 acre lake holds approximately 500 beautiful dark carp over 67lbs, with at least 40 over 40lbs and an average size of over 30lbs. The lake can be fished my a maximum of 10 anglers.
It is not a difficult lake with most anglers catching 30 plus fish in a week. The lake record number of carp landed for a week in 2022 is 67!
The lake is available for exclusive bookings or per swim.
There are 5 double swims spread around the lake – within the images there is an aerial view of the lake which shows the swims. All swims have ample room for 2 anglers and are flat with wood chip covering the ground and include a picnic table.
Two swims have wooden chalets with beds and basic facilities which can be fished from. These are VIP swim 1 (located on an island) and VIP swim 2.
Access to the island is by boat which is provided free of charge by the lake owner. The island chalet includes 2 beds and a kitchen area with a sink and fridge.
There ‘reserve’ area of the lake can be fished but anglers will require a rowing boat which may be needed for landing fish due to the close proximity of the island.
A short walk from the lake are hot showers and toilets.
The lake is well stocked with approximately 500 carp. It is estimated that at least 40 carp over 40lbs with the largest a massive 67lb mirror! Around 150 carp are between 30 and 40lbs with about 300 carp between 26lbs and 30lbs.
The depths of Domaine de la Baronne range from 3 feet in the shallowest areas to 20 feet in the deepest parts. Zodiac boats are available to hire at a very reasonable rate. The boats are ideal for locating spots and baiting up. The lake is treated with dye to prevent weed growth but there can still be areas of weed in the summer months. Boats are available which make finding clear patches to fish to easy.
The lake owner will go to the supermarket for customers twice a week to enable you to maximise time at the lake should you wish.
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.
- 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
- 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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