Etang Furet
Etang Furet is a 25-acre lake in central France, set in beautiful woodland and farmland, with a large head of carp up to 70lb. It is just over 5 hours drive from the port of Calais.
The lake can accommodate up to 7 anglers and holds 350 to 400 carp with an average size of 42lbs and at least 6 over 60lbs.
Etang Furet has two luxury cottages, “The Lodge” and “The Loft”, both set back just a few metres from the waters edge. The cottages are located on the same bank.
Both the lodge and the loft have a private double swims with access to a vast amount of water. Both accommodations sleep 4 adults and have 2 bedrooms and 2 single beds, as well as a lounge and kitchen area – click on the facilities tab for full details of the accommodation.
On the bank opposite are 3 drive and survive swims. Swim 9 is a single swim and swim 10 is a double swim. The bottom of the lake is a mixture of sand, gravel and silt.
Bookings can be made per swim or exclusively for the lake – click on “availability and bookings” to see swim locations, prices and to book.
Bookings are made from Saturday to Saturday
Winter Prices
From mid-November to mid-March, the booking price is reduced, but the sanitary facilities are closed during the winter months.
Other information
Arrival at 2 p.m. and departure by 10 a.m. the following Saturday.
A fee of €5 per person is charged on arrival for the removal of rubbish from the bins.
A cleaning fee of €50 is payable on arrival for guests staying in the chalet, as well as a refundable damage deposit of €300. A dog fee of €10 per dog will be charged for rental accommodation.
Use of the heating is charged at €70 per week.
A selection of bait is available to purchased on site which includes:
Boilies which are made for the lake owner
Extra hard hook bait boilies
Maize, wheat, hemp, tiger nuts
pellets
A food package is available and can be delivered to the lake. It includes a continental breakfast and a freshly cooked dinner.
Breakfast is delivered between 9am and 10am, dinner between 7pm and 8pm.
Reservations must be made at least 1 week before arrival.
-A waste tax of €5 per person is payable on arrival. It must be left at the reception point of each lake, where there is a collection point indicated by the owner. Recycling is compulsory.
-A cleaning, disinfection and bed linen charge of €50 is compulsory. To be paid on arrival for rentals with accommodation only.
-A dog tax of €10 is payable on arrival for rentals with accommodation only.
-Some fishing spots are not accessible by vehicle all year round, so please check before you come. Once you have unloaded your vehicle, it will remain in the lake car park.
-Bait boats are permitted.
-Personal rowing boats are not permitted. You can only use those on the lake by renting them. Please reserve them in advance.
-Swimming in the lake is prohibited.
Only fish-friendly rigs are permitted; fixed lines are forbidden.
Use only micro-barb hooks.
-Mono main line is compulsory; braided main line is not permitted.
-Lead leaders are not permitted.
-Tubes must always be used.
-A maximum of 3 rods per angler. (additional rods €10/rod/day with the owner’s agreement).
-Each angler must have a landing net of at least 40 inches, a weighing strap and a large carp mat. Weighing cradles are not permitted.
-All fish must be unhooked, weighed and photographed in the water. It is forbidden to take fish out of the water.
-Apply carp care kit to hooks.
Anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated. The abuse of alcohol and the consumption of narcotics is prohibited.
-Do not leave rubbish in your bath.
-Be considerate of other anglers.
-Well behaved dogs are allowed.
-Open fires are prohibited.
-Barbecues are permitted if they are raised off the ground.
-The lake is under video surveillance.
-Failure to comply with these rules may result in early dismissal from the lake without refund.
-For rented accommodation a security deposit will be required on arrival in cash or by pay pal.
-In the event of early departure on your part no refund will be made.
-ARRIVALS ARE ONLY FROM 14:00, in case of delay please inform us.
-Departures are at 10.00 am
| Port | Distance |
|---|---|
| Calais | 354 miles |
| Le Havre | 287 miles |
| Dieppe | 290 miles |
| Caen | 291 miles |
| St. Malo | 320 miles |
| Dunkirk | 354 miles |
| Cherbourge | 358 miles |
| Roscoff | 410 miles |
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