La Loubiere
La Loubiere is a 37 acre lake in Central France with a truly amazing stock of huge carp to 74lbs and an average size of over 35lbs. The lake is approximately 6 hours drive from Calais and can be fished by a maximum of 15 anglers. New for the 2024 season is are 2 lodges which is behind swims 2 and 3 which can be fished from with receivers.
The current stock is around 650 carp with the lake record a huge 74lb 4oz mirror. The average size is 35lbs. There are 6 carp over 60lbs, over 20 carp over 50lbs and over 50 carp over the 40lb mark. To keep the weeds at bay there are 60 grass carp between 15lbs up to 55lbs.
When the carp are on the bait the actions can be quite prolific with some weeks producing over a 100 carp.
On site are showers, wash basins and toilets as well as a fridge freezers and electricity points for charging phones and bait boats.
The lake is fed by the river Loubiere which ensures a rich supply of oxygen. There is a good supply of naturals in the lake such as blood works and freshwater mussels which has created the optimal environment for growing very large carp. The lake bed consists mainly of silt, however using one of the boats which are available to hire with a sonar will help you to locate likely feeding areas.
The Swims
Surrounded by mature trees and set in acres and acres of countryside, La Loubiere has 8 swims, 7 of which are doubles swims with swim 7 being a single swim. All swims can be accessed by car. However in April if it is wet it may not be possible to access swims 6 or 7.
Swims 1, 2 and 3 can be accessed by car, however all other swims can only be accessed by foot or using a boat which can be hired (own boats are not permitted).
There are 2 lodges behind swims 2 and 3. Both are double swims. Each lodge has has 2 bedrooms, a lounge and kitchen.
Click on ‘availability and reservations’ to view a map of the lake, prices and to book.
Prices 2024
High season ((March, April, May, August, September, October))
250€ per angler
500€ for double swim
700€ for lodge swims 2 and 3
2500€ lake exclusive
Low season (June, July)
200€ per angler
400€ for double swim.
1850€ lake exclusive
From mid November to mid March the booking price is reduced by 50% of the peak season price. During this period the sanitary facilities are closed.
Bookings are Saturday to Saturday
Arrive no earlier than 2pm and departure by 11am the following Saturday.
Rowing boats can be rented for 70 euros for the week
A electric motor and battery for the boat is 70 Euros
Echo sounder is 35 Euros
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
When more than 3 anglers are on the lake, the lake owners will delicious fresh bread, pastries, kebabs and pizzas can be delivered to the lake.
- Rowing boats are permitted and can be hired at the lake
- A Euro 5 rubbish tax is payable on arrival
- You are not permitted to use your own rowing boat
- Bait boats are allowed
- Do not swim in the lake
- Fish safe rigs only, no fixed leads
- Micro barbed hooks only
- Mono mainline only, no braided mainline
- Leadcore leaders are not allowed
- All fish to be unhooked, weighed in the water and photographed in the water
- Rig tubing must be used
- 3 rods per anger
- Each angler must have an adequate size landing net, at least 40 inches, a weigh sling and large carp mat
- Keep the fish out of the water for as little time as possible and use carp care kit on hookholds
- Anti social behaviour will not be tolerated
- Do not leave rubbish in your swim
- Be respectful of other anglers
- Dogs are allowed if they are well behaved
- No open fires
- Bbqs are permitted as long as they are off the ground
- The lake is under video surveillance
- Failure to comply with the rules may result in you being asked to leave early with no refund
| Port | Distance |
|---|---|
| Calais | 366 miles |
| Le Havre | 299 miles |
| Dieppe | 302 miles |
| Caen | 303 miles |
| St. Malo | 332 miles |
| Dunkirk | 366 miles |
| Cherbourge | 370 miles |
| Roscoff | 422 miles |
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