Winters Lake
Availability 4 Anglers
Winter’s Lake is a family-operated carp fishing venue located in Brittany just south of Renne in north-west France. It is easily accessible from the main ferry ports with St Malo being the closest only 90 minutes away.
This mature, tree-lined lake spans 6 acres and is nestled in a tranquil, picturesque, and secluded countryside setting.
The lake is home to between 80 and 100 carp, with a lake record of a massive 72lbs and at least 15 carp over 50lbs. There are 4 swims, and the lake is available exclusively for bookings, accommodating a maximum of 4 anglers.
Swims
Willow Swim has an average depth of 7 to 7.5 feet, with a lake bed consisting mainly of clay and gravel. It provides access to steep margins, the end of the island, and expansive open water areas.
Tower Swim features an average depth of 6 feet, with a lake bed of clay, gravel, and clean silty areas. It offers access to the island, including its corner, a sheer drop on this side, and an open water bay with both hard and soft areas.
Lonely Swim has an average depth of 5 feet at the shallower end of the lake, with clay, gravel, and clean silty areas. It provides access to the end of the island with two open water bays on either side.
Gate Swim features an average depth of 4.5 feet at the shallower end, with 6 to 6.5 feet at the other end. It offers access to the side of the island, a shallower channel with a gradual slope, and a large open water area.
Lake Features
The lake’s depth ranges from 4.5 feet to 10 feet, featuring a large island—an excellent target for casting—as well as beautiful open water areas that offer various opportunities. Other notable features include weed beds, deep margins, and overhanging trees.
Seasonally, the underwater weed Potamogeton crispus is abundant in several areas around the lake. However, it is soft and non-tangly, making it easy to fish in and around. The lake bed is relatively uniform, consisting of a mixture of clay, clean silt, and gravel. There are no poisson-chat, but there are crayfish, which are most active in the height of summer. An all-year-round removal programme is in place for the crayfish.
The lake is self-sufficient in terms of nature, rich with natural food such as bloodworm, freshwater snails, and swan mussels. It can be a challenging water to fish, not a prolific run water, but it offers great rewards.
The lake is available for exclusive weekly bookings from Saturday to Saturday. The main season runs from March to November, with the winter season running from mid November to mid March. Lake exclusive bookings in the winter season is just £700. During this time per angler bookings will also be accepted for £175. Please send an enquiry for winter bookings.
Boilies and pellets can be ordered in advance. Both are locally sourced within Brittany. Our pellets come from Le Gouessant, a highly esteemed company in Europe, while our boilies are supplied by HNV Carp Baits. These boilies are rolled fresh to order and come with matching hard hookbaits and pop-ups.
- Hooks: Only micro barbed hooks are allowed.
- Rig Systems: Only PB Products Hit & Run System is permitted—no tubing, leadcore, or other leaders.
- Banned Rigs: Zig, Ronnie, and 360 rigs are not allowed.
- Leads: No fixed leads are allowed.
- Line: Minimum 15lb line, either fluorocarbon or monofilament—no braided line.
- Bait: Only boilies and pellets are allowed; no particles or nuts, including maize, tiger nuts, hemp, maggots, and sweetcorn. No shelf-life boilies, live bait, or artificial/plastic baits.
- Rod Supervision: Rods must not be left unattended at any time.
- Pellets: Only low-oil pellets are allowed.
- Rods: Maximum of 3 rods per angler.
- Antiseptic: Each angler must have carp antiseptic, preferably propolis. Nash Medi is available for purchase. All hook holds must be treated.
- Fish Handling: Never handle a fish while standing. No sacking of fish; fish must be rested in a sling when caught and before release if necessary.
- Large Captures: Fish over 50lb should only be taken out of the water for a quick weigh and treatment. Photos must be taken in the water; chest waders are recommended.
- Injuries: Report any severe injuries to fish immediately; we have different treatments available.
- Driving: Do not drive around the lake.
- Substances: No drugs or excessive alcohol consumption.
- Reporting: Report any problems, damages, or breakages of equipment/facilities.
- Litter: Ensure no litter is left behind; black sacks are provided.
- Equipment Provided: We supply landing nets, unhooking cradles, weigh slings, wet buckets, and tripods—do not bring your own.
- Lost Tackle: Report any snap-offs or lost tackle.
- Unused Bait: Do not throw any unused bait into the lake after your stay. Please leave it with us or take it with you.
| Port | Distance |
|---|---|
| Calais | 365 miles |
| St. Malo | 78 miles |
| Roscoff | 165 miles |
| Caen | 167 miles |
| Cherbourge | 181 miles |
| Le Havre | 209 miles |
| Dieppe | 266 miles |
| Dunkirk | 390 miles |
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