Yellowstone Lake
Availability 8 Anglers
| Week / Days | Places available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 7 - 14 Dec, 2024 S 7 S 8 M 9 T 10 W 11 T 12 F 13 S 14 | 8/8 Available Reserve | |
| 50 | 14 - 21 Dec, 2024 S 14 S 15 M 16 T 17 W 18 T 19 F 20 S 21 | 8/8 Available Reserve | |
| 51 | 21 - 28 Dec, 2024 S 21 S 22 M 23 T 24 W 25 T 26 F 27 S 28 | 8/8 Available Reserve | |
| 52 | 28 Dec, 2024 - 4 Jan, 2025 S 28 S 29 M 30 T 31 W 1 T 2 F 3 S 4 | 8/8 Available Reserve | |
Yellowstone lake, formally known as Etang de Petit Moulin is situated in the rural southwest of France in the Limousin region, nestled within 32 acres of mature woodland. This stunning, 20-acre lake, shaped like a dogleg and extending over half a mile in length, dates back over 400 years. The lake varies in width from 70 to 120 yards and has depths ranging from 3 to 12 feet.
Click on the video tab to watch our drone video of the the venue.
The closest ferry ports are St Malo and Caen which is just over a 5 hour drive to the lake.
The lake, a former fishery which closed in 2019 was acquired by the new owners in late 2023. The exact stock in the lake is not known and prior to August the lake was only fished by the owner and some of his friends was work removing snags and making swims was underway. On the 12th September 2024 a massive mirror of 65lb was landed!!
The current average size based on over 60 carp caught is 38lb. The has been very few repeat captures so far and there are plenty of uncaught fish and every possibility of larger uncaught carp being present.
Once you are on the fish the action can be thick and fast with one 24 hour session for Will the lake owner resulting in 9 carp, with 8 being over 40lbs.
Anglers can choose from 12 spacious and strategically located swims on one side of the lake, providing each angler with a substantial expanse of water in front of them, with a maximum capacity for 8 anglers. The lake also features an old riverbed, lily pads, inlet streams, hidden bays, and silt pockets among its many charming attributes.
There are high quality onsite facilities, please click the facilities tab for details.
Bookings are Saturday to Saturday with arrival not before noon or with prior arrangement you can bivvy up on Friday in a dedicated area away from the anglers on the lake.
A selection of boilies, particles and pellets can be purchased on site. Please order at least 2 weeks in advance.
Arrival: Between 12 noon and 1pm – no entry permitted before this time.
Departure: Before 10am.
- Please respect fellow anglers at all times.
- No loud music or irresponsible drinking.
- Aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated.
- All shelters must be green or camouflage.
- No dogs allowed.
- No fires, including charcoal or wood barbecues.
- Unhook all fish in the water.
- Fish must not be lifted out with landing nets – always use slings.
- Please respect the fish! Keep them wet while taking photographs.
- No mutilation of fish.
- No carp sacks – retaining slings can be used for no more than 10 minutes.
- Strictly no standing up with fish for photos – this will result in an instant ban.
- All anglers must have carp care equipment for treating hook wounds and body marks.
- Bait boats are permitted, but rowing boats are not allowed.
- No shock leaders or fluorocarbon leaders.
- Limit of 3 rods per angler.
- Mats must be at least 70cm x 90cm. Unhooking mats and slings will be checked on arrival.
- Mainline must be between 15lb and 20lb. No braided mainline allowed.
- Only manufactured barbless hooks, maximum size 4.
- No lead core. Leadless leaders, safe zone leaders, and tubing are permitted. One of these must be used as naked rigs are not allowed.
- Banned rigs: 360 rigs.
- No fixed leads.
- No plastic baits.
- Pellets must be purchased on-site only; bringing other pellets is prohibited.
- Particles must be purchased on-site only; bringing other particles is prohibited.
- No nuts allowed, including tiger nuts.
- No dumping bait in the lake before departure.
- No shelf-life boilies; only freezer bait is allowed.
- Swim draw will take place at 1pm on Saturday.
- All parties are welcome to join “Bivvy Up” Fridays after 4pm with prior arrangement.
- Children under 12 are not allowed unless on a lake-exclusive booking.
- Anyone under 16 must be supervised by an adult at all times while fishing.
| Port | Distance |
|---|---|
| Calais | 461 miles |
| St. Malo | 298 miles |
| Caen | 305 miles |
| Le Havre | 357 miles |
| Cherbourge | 381 miles |
| Dieppe | 381 miles |
| Roscoff | 384 miles |
| Dunkirk | 487 miles |
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