Etang la Saussaie

A selection of bait if available to be purchased at the lake

A food package consisting of a cooked breakfast and dinner is available.

Arrival & Departure

• Access to the lake is permitted from 1:00 PM on arrival day.

• All anglers must vacate the site by 10:00 AM on departure day.

Vehicles

• Vehicles may be driven to swims for unloading only and can be parked briefly beside them.

• Once set up, vehicles must be returned to the main car park unless you are relocating swims.

• Driving off the designated track is strictly prohibited; any damage will be charged to the responsible angler.

• Recovery of stranded vehicles will incur a €250 fee.

• After unloading, all vehicles must be parked in the car park.

Fish Care Equipment

• The fishery provides unhooking mats, weigh slings, carp care kits, and landing nets. A €50 cash deposit is required upon arrival.

• Personal unhooking mats, slings, or nets are not permitted.

• Carp care kits must be applied to every fish, on every occasion, to treat mouth damage or other wounds.

Fish Handling & Photography

• Sacking or retaining fish is forbidden.

• Fish must be lifted from the water only in a weigh sling, never in the net. Check fins are flat before lifting.

• Carp over 40 lb must be photographed in the water.

• Carp over 50 lb must remain in the lake; weighing and photography must be done in the water with provided weigh poles.

• Where possible, photograph both sides of each fish and record weights. Participation in the weekly catch app is required to help monitor stock health and growth.

• Any signs of damage must be reported immediately to the bailiff or owner.

Rods & Tackle

• Maximum three rods per angler; rods must never be left unattended.

• All rods must be used within your swim boundaries (see lodge map or ask the bailiff).

• Prohibited: braided mainline, braided leaders, leadcore, lead-free leaders, Rigmarole, Fox Copper Core, or any form of leader.

• Minimum mainline: 18 lb breaking strain (0.38mm diameter).

• Only safety rigs are allowed; bolt rigs are banned. All setups must drop the lead safely — unsuitable rigs must be changed immediately.

• Hooks: Micro-barbed, size 2 only. Not allowed: long-curve, long-shank, bent, barbless, or set hooks.

• The Magic Twig is banned. Offenders will be asked to leave.

• Rig and line checks will be carried out before fishing begins and throughout the week.

Swims & Bivvies

• Fishing is allowed only from designated swims.

• Bivvies must be pitched on the gravel areas provided.

• Buddy bivvies between swims are not permitted.

Bait Rules

• All particles, seeds, and maize must be purchased from the fishery. Any outside supplies will be held until departure.

• Nuts (including peanuts), maggots, worms, snails, and plastic hook baits are banned.

• Bait boats are permitted, but must be used responsibly.

Boats

• Each bank is equipped with two boats for freeing snagged fish. Life jackets are compulsory.

• If a fish becomes snagged, contact the bailiff before using a boat.

• Boats must be returned in good condition to their designated mooring points.

• Private rowing boats are not allowed.

Facilities & Cleanliness

• Anglers have free use of the kitchen, showers, and toilets.

• Please bring your own bin bags, towels, kitchen roll, and toilet paper.

• Facilities must be left clean after use. A €100 deposit will be held and returned if facilities remain in good order.

• Fishing tackle or bait must not be stored in communal areas.

Grounds & Conduct

• Cutting, pruning, or damaging trees, plants, or vegetation is not permitted.

• Maintenance of swims and grounds is carried out weekly by staff only.

• No swimming, fires, or open defecation are allowed around the lake.

• Drugs are strictly prohibited.

• Alcohol is permitted in moderation; intoxicated anglers must reel in their rods and may be asked to leave.

• Drunken, antisocial, or threatening behaviour will not be tolerated.

• Dogs are not allowed on site.

Rubbish & Waste

• All rubbish must be removed when leaving.

• A €100 deposit per group will be held and refunded if swims are left clean and clear of waste.

• Swims will be inspected from 7:30 AM on departure day.

General

• Please show consideration for fellow anglers — noise travels easily across the water.

• Any angler who breaks these rules will be required to stop fishing and leave immediately, without refund.