L’etang de la Villedieu
Availability 6 Anglers
| Week / Days | Places available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 6 - 13 Apr, 2024 S 6 S 7 M 8 T 9 W 10 T 11 F 12 S 13 | 6/6 Available Reserve | |
| 15 | 13 - 20 Apr, 2024 S 13 S 14 M 15 T 16 W 17 T 18 F 19 S 20 | Fully Booked | |
| 16 | 20 - 27 Apr, 2024 S 20 S 21 M 22 T 23 W 24 T 25 F 26 S 27 | Fully Booked | |
| 17 | 27 Apr, 2024 - 4 May, 2024 S 27 S 28 M 29 T 30 W 1 T 2 F 3 S 4 | Fully Booked | |
Special Offer for June – All weeks for lake exclusive available for 1000 Euros for up to 6 anglers
L’etang de la Villedieu is an 18 acre lake located in south west France with over a large head of 40lbs carp to over 60lbs. The lake can be fished by a maximum of 6 anglers and is available for exclusive bookings or per angler bookings.
There are approximately 10 carp over 50lbs, around 50 carp between 40 and 50lbs and about 130 carp between 30 and 40lbs.
On the opening week of the 2023 season 99 carp we landed including including 3 50s and 13 over 40 with an average size over just over 30lbs.
There are 10 swims spread around the lake which are a mixture of single and double swims. 3 of the swims can only be accessed by boat.
The lake bed is a similar make up to that of an estate lake as it is a mixture of silt and gravel areas. There are 3 stream beds that cross through the lake at various parts. The depth is around 4 metres at the deepest end of the lake. At the shallowest end an island has been created. Mature trees surround the lake providing both cover and marginal holding areas where the carp frequent.
L’etang de la Villedieu opens for the first time in 2023 after a lot of hard work by the new lake owners to create a superb fishery. The setting is idyllic with the lake surrounded by mature forests and farmers’ fields as far as you can see. All you can hear is sounds of the birds singing, the carp rolling and hopefully your bite alarm screaming!
The lake can be dated back to the 1700s. It was once owned and within the grounds La Villedieu Chateau. However, the surrounding land and lake has been sold to the current lake owners.
Booking at Saturday to Saturday. The lake can be booked exclusively. Per angler bookings are only available in July, August and November.
Bait can be purchased on site. It is recommended to pre-order before your trip
- Home Cooked Meals
- Breakfast at your Swim
- Veggie Options Available
- 3 rods per angler maximum
- Weigh slings and nets must be dipped before fishing. Unhooking mats are supplied by the lake owners.
- A carp care kit must be used to treat all hookholds and any damage to the fish
- No braided mainline
- Minimum 15lb mainline
- Leadcore leaders are not allowed
- Minimum 16 inches of rig tubing
- Barbless hooks only
- Fish should be left to recover in the retainer for at least 5 minutes before photographs
- Weighing and photos to be completed within the swim
- Do not stand up when holding the carp for photos
- Fish safe rigs only
- No fixed leads
- Do not bring nuts or particles of any kind – bait can be purchased on site
- Shelf life boilies are not allowed – boilies can be purchased in site
- Only maze bought on site is allowed
- No drugs
- No excessive consumption of alcohol
- Keeps swims clean and tidy. This including cigarette buts and bottle tops
- Leave the toilet and shower clean after use
- Use the toilets that have been provided for number twos!
- No fires
- BBQs are permissible on site in the designated area
- No disposable BBQs
- Arrival time not before Saturday at 2pm
- Departure by 10am the following Saturday
- Boats allowed
- Life Jackets must be worn at all times
- Do not swim in the lake
- Bait boats are permitted
- Do not fish the roped off areas
- No dogs
- No loud music
- Be respectful of the rule otherwise you may be asked to leave without a refund
| Port | Distance |
|---|---|
| Calais | 441 miles |
| Caen | 324 miles |
| St. Malo | 339 miles |
| Dieppe | 368 miles |
| Le Havre | 370 miles |
| Cherbourge | 406 miles |
| Roscoff | 425 miles |
| Dunkirk | 442 miles |
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