The Cottage Lake
Availability 4 Anglers
Lac des Cottages is a 10-hectare lake in the French countryside that will open its doors for the first time in 2025. Located in central France, just over 5 hours from Calais, the lake is available for exclusive bookings.
Just a few metres from the lake is a safari tent that can accommodate up to 4 people. This makes the lake ideal for families, couples or anglers looking for a little extra comfort.
The lake can be fished by up to 4 anglers and has around 140 carp up to 55lbs and an average weight of 27lbs. There are also around 20 koi carp and 10 grass carp
There is a double swim outside the safari tent, but anglers can fish from anywhere along the banks of the lake, including setting up a bivouac.
The lake is fed by a stream and the water quality is very high, creating the perfect environment for growing large carp. The depth varies from a foot and a half to around six feet in the deepest parts, with the lake bottom consisting of sand, flint and clay.
There is a dry toilet a short walk from the safari tent. Please note, there is no running water, however hot showers and flushable toilets are just a 5 minute drive from the lake as well as a fridge and freezer for storing food (see facilities tab).
The safari tent is powered by a solar panel for light, and there are several USB sockets inside the tent for charging your mobile phone.
Bookings are Saturday to Saturday
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 deposit will be required on arrival in cash or by pay pal. Please plan ahead before your arrival.
-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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