Lac Baleine

Bait is available to purchased on site

Arrival & Departure

• Anglers may enter the lake from 1:00pm on the day of arrival.

• The lake must be vacated by 10:00am on departure day.

Swim Allocation

• A draw takes place every Sunday; all anglers must participate.

• Fishing is restricted to designated swims only.

• Bivvies are to be set up only on gravel pitches.

• Shared bivvies between two swims are not allowed.

Vehicles

• Vehicles may be used to reach swims and parked beside them. (Note: Swims 20, 21, and 22 are inaccessible by car.)

• Once parked and set up, vehicles must stay in place — driving around the lake is prohibited.

• Driving off the marked track will result in charges for damage. Recovery of stuck vehicles will incur a €250 fee.

• Any unnecessary driving may result in vehicles being relocated to the main car park.

• The management reserves the right to close the lakeside track during poor conditions to prevent damage or accidents.

Fish Welfare

• Unhooking mats, weigh slings, landing nets, and carp care kits are supplied. A €50 deposit is required. Personal versions of these items are not permitted.

• Every fish caught must be treated with a carp care kit before release. All kits will be checked on arrival.

• No fish may be sacked or retained.

• Always use a weigh sling to lift fish from the water — never the net. Ensure fins are flat before lifting and always return carp with the sling.

• Carp weighing 40lb+ must be photographed in the water.

• Carp weighing 50lb+ must not leave the lake. They must be weighed and photographed in the water with the provided weigh poles.

• Photographing both sides and recording weights helps monitor fish health and growth.

• Any injury or abnormality must be reported immediately to the bailiff or owner.

Tackle & Rigs

• Each angler may use a maximum of three rods, which must not be left unattended.

• Rods must remain within your designated swim boundaries (see lake map at the lodge).

• The following are strictly prohibited: braided mainline, braided leaders, leadcore, lead-free leaders, Rigmarole, Fox Copper Core, and any type of leader.

• Mainline must be a minimum of 18lb breaking strain or 0.38mm diameter.

• Only safe rigs are allowed — no bolt rigs. Rigs must allow leads to drop safely. Any unsafe setup must be changed immediately.

• Hooks: Micro-barbed, size 2 only. Prohibited hooks include long-curve patterns, long-shank nailers, bent hooks, barbless hooks, or set hooks.

• The use of Magic Twig is banned — offenders will be asked to leave.

• Rigs and lines will be checked before and during your stay.

Bait

• All particles, seeds, and maize must be purchased on site. Any brought in will be confiscated until departure.

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

• Bait boats are permitted but must be used responsibly.

Boats

• Rowing boats are available for hire at €50 per week. Swims 1–4, the lodge swim, 18/19, and 23 must hire a boat.

• Life jackets are mandatory whenever using a boat.

• Boats must be returned in the same condition to the lodge or the designated swim.

• Private boats are not allowed.

Facilities

• Showers, toilets, and the kitchen are available for free use. Please leave them clean.

• Anglers must bring their own bin bags, towels, and toilet paper.

• A €20 deposit per person will be held against cleanliness. If facilities are left in poor condition, this deposit will be withheld for the entire group.

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

General Rules

• Cutting or damaging trees, plants, or vegetation is forbidden.

• Swims and greenery are maintained weekly by staff — do not attempt to alter them yourself.

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

• Drugs are banned.

• Alcohol is permitted in moderation. Intoxicated anglers will be required to reel in their rods and may be asked to leave.

• Antisocial, aggressive, or threatening behaviour will not be tolerated.

• Dogs are not allowed on site.

Respect for Others

• Please keep noise to a minimum, as sound travels easily across the water.

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