Carp
ABOUT THE FISHING
Val Dore Lakes were created specifically for the carp fishing. The six lakes are stocked with similar fish in size. Every lakes get 50 lb-plus carp to up to 74 lb. Average weight is over 30lb now !!! There are 2000lb of carp per hectare (1 hectare = 2,6 acres).
All swims offer a variety of interesting features and there are no crayfish and poisson-chat (a small, omnivorous type of catfish) in any of our waters.
All swims offer a variety of interesting features and there are no crayfish and poisson-chat (a small, omnivorous type of catfish) in any of our waters.
TECHNICS
We recommend to use small baits (10mm to 14mm max) The fishes are feed all the winter with 10mm pellets.
Prefer fishmeal boilies in spring and late autumn.
Use small size hook (max n°6).
Never forget that particles are very good when the fish don’t want eating boilies The best one in our water are tigernuts and sweet corn.
When the water is cold you can be successful with worms or maggots.
Prefer fishmeal boilies in spring and late autumn.
Use small size hook (max n°6).
Never forget that particles are very good when the fish don’t want eating boilies The best one in our water are tigernuts and sweet corn.
When the water is cold you can be successful with worms or maggots.
BEST TIME TO FISH IN FRANCE
We are lucky in France to have a soft weather to allow to the fish to grow in good conditions. In our valley “La Vallée de la Bresle” there are plenty of lakes dug for their stones : gravel pits. In all of them you find natural big carps which is favourable with their growth. Our experience says that the best time to catch the biggest fishes are early spring (march) and late autumn (November). Usually the fish spawn late may and june but sometime when the temperatures are up they spawn earlier however they never spawn together at the same time. (don’t be afraid about it, you always can catch carps at Valdore lakes).
WINTER FISHING
Enjoy the months of March and November to "fill up" with emotions.
Carps stay active at these times of the season.
Great catch report often related to us.
Carps stay active at these times of the season.
Great catch report often related to us.
about our fish
For 20 years, we have introduced every year every year new subjects in each waterbody.
All our fish are in excellent health. To ensure good growth and especially good health we feed them during the winter with pellets (10 minutes) very balanced (available for sale).
The vast majority of the stock is made up of mirror carps but nevertheless we do not count less than 25% of common carps!
All our fish are in excellent health. To ensure good growth and especially good health we feed them during the winter with pellets (10 minutes) very balanced (available for sale).
The vast majority of the stock is made up of mirror carps but nevertheless we do not count less than 25% of common carps!
The average weight is over 30 pounds in every lakes.
Lake 1 : 700 carps - 65 catfish
Lake 2 : 700 carps - 105 catfish
Lake 3 : 350 carps
Lake 4 : 350 carps
Lake 5 : 700 carps
Lake 6 : 110 carps
Stock
ALL OUR FISH BY lakes
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LAKE N°1 : CARP - CATFISH
is approximately 16 acres and is stocked with over 5 tons of carp to over 70 lb.
It also holds catfish, few big sturgeons and grass carp to over 35 lb.
The margins offer excellent features for holding fish; the bottom is slightly ridged with the gullies being lined with shallow silt and the ridges hard.
During the autumn/winter season small hooks (6 and 8), single 10 mm boilies fished with either a stringer or PVA bag is usually the most effective method. During the spring and summer months, larger hooks and baits will work. Semi-fixed heavy leads are more effective at all times.
There are also perch to over 3.5lb and some very good roach if you fancy swapping a carp rod for some daytime float fishing.
There are 6 double swims and one single swim (peg 3).
Three Cabins (chalet or shed) are set on swim 2, 4 and 6 (optional).
It also holds catfish, few big sturgeons and grass carp to over 35 lb.
The margins offer excellent features for holding fish; the bottom is slightly ridged with the gullies being lined with shallow silt and the ridges hard.
During the autumn/winter season small hooks (6 and 8), single 10 mm boilies fished with either a stringer or PVA bag is usually the most effective method. During the spring and summer months, larger hooks and baits will work. Semi-fixed heavy leads are more effective at all times.
There are also perch to over 3.5lb and some very good roach if you fancy swapping a carp rod for some daytime float fishing.
There are 6 double swims and one single swim (peg 3).
Three Cabins (chalet or shed) are set on swim 2, 4 and 6 (optional).
LAKE N°2 : CARP - CATFISH
is approximately 14 acres and is also stocked with over 5 tons of fish with carp to 74lb and also grass carp and catfish to over 154 lb!!!
There are also 6 double swims and 4 single swims (pegs 9, 10 , 11 and 16) available.
One Cabin (confortable chalet or shed) is set on swim 12 (option).
All lakes offer excellent facilities for you to enjoy your fishing, with a good, driveable track giving excellent access to all swims.
The swims themselves are generous in size with plenty of room for your bivvies and room to set out your other equipment.
You may park your car at or adjacent to your swim. Please ensure that you parked off-road and do not obstruct access for other vehicles.
There are also 6 double swims and 4 single swims (pegs 9, 10 , 11 and 16) available.
One Cabin (confortable chalet or shed) is set on swim 12 (option).
All lakes offer excellent facilities for you to enjoy your fishing, with a good, driveable track giving excellent access to all swims.
The swims themselves are generous in size with plenty of room for your bivvies and room to set out your other equipment.
You may park your car at or adjacent to your swim. Please ensure that you parked off-road and do not obstruct access for other vehicles.
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LAKE N°3 : CARP
is approximately 8 acres and is stocked with carp.
Carp in Lake 3 can reach a similar weight to those in the other lakes.
The biggest carp here is 62lb.
It contains 4 swims and 5 anglers maximum at any one time.
The whole lake can be booked by a group of up to 6 anglers for £1160 (1300€) in 2023.
This lake is close to the reception / restaurant and all facilities.
Only whole lake booking is possible on that lake from april to october.
All lakes offer excellent facilities for you to enjoy your fishing, with a good, driveable track giving excellent access to all swims.
The swims themselves are generous in size with plenty of room for your bivvies and room to set out your other equipment.
You may park your car at or adjacent to your swim. Please ensure that you parked off-road and do not obstruct access for other vehicles.
Carp in Lake 3 can reach a similar weight to those in the other lakes.
The biggest carp here is 62lb.
It contains 4 swims and 5 anglers maximum at any one time.
The whole lake can be booked by a group of up to 6 anglers for £1160 (1300€) in 2023.
This lake is close to the reception / restaurant and all facilities.
Only whole lake booking is possible on that lake from april to october.
All lakes offer excellent facilities for you to enjoy your fishing, with a good, driveable track giving excellent access to all swims.
The swims themselves are generous in size with plenty of room for your bivvies and room to set out your other equipment.
You may park your car at or adjacent to your swim. Please ensure that you parked off-road and do not obstruct access for other vehicles.
LAKE N°4 : CARP
is smaller at just 8 acres.
It is stocked with 2 tons of fish, primarily carp, and offers easier fishing. The biggest carp is 62lb.
Average weight is 28lb).
There are 3 double swims (pegs 21 - 23 - 25 ).One Cabin (confortable chalet or shed) is set on swim 23. (optional)
This lake can also be booked as a whole lake for up to 6 anglers for £1160 (1300€) per week in 2023.
This lake is close to the office and all facilities.
All lakes offer excellent facilities for you to enjoy your fishing, with a good, driveable track giving excellent access to all swims.
The swims themselves are generous in size with plenty of room for your bivvies and room to set out your other equipment. You may park your car at or adjacent to your swim. Please ensure that you parked off-road and do not obstruct access for other vehicles.
It is stocked with 2 tons of fish, primarily carp, and offers easier fishing. The biggest carp is 62lb.
Average weight is 28lb).
There are 3 double swims (pegs 21 - 23 - 25 ).One Cabin (confortable chalet or shed) is set on swim 23. (optional)
This lake can also be booked as a whole lake for up to 6 anglers for £1160 (1300€) per week in 2023.
This lake is close to the office and all facilities.
All lakes offer excellent facilities for you to enjoy your fishing, with a good, driveable track giving excellent access to all swims.
The swims themselves are generous in size with plenty of room for your bivvies and room to set out your other equipment. You may park your car at or adjacent to your swim. Please ensure that you parked off-road and do not obstruct access for other vehicles.
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LAKE N°5 : CARP
is approximately 13 acres and is also stocked with over 700 carp to the mid 75s along with grass carp.
There are 4 double swims and 3 single swims (peg 26 - 28 - 31) available on this lake.
One Cabin (confortable chalet or shed) is set on swim 29.
All lakes offer excellent facilities for you to enjoy your fishing, with a good, driveable track giving excellent access to all swims.
The swims themselves are generous in size with plenty of room for your bivvies and room to set out your other equipment. You may park your car at or adjacent to your swim.
Please ensure that you parked off-road and do not obstruct access for other
There are 4 double swims and 3 single swims (peg 26 - 28 - 31) available on this lake.
One Cabin (confortable chalet or shed) is set on swim 29.
All lakes offer excellent facilities for you to enjoy your fishing, with a good, driveable track giving excellent access to all swims.
The swims themselves are generous in size with plenty of room for your bivvies and room to set out your other equipment. You may park your car at or adjacent to your swim.
Please ensure that you parked off-road and do not obstruct access for other
LAKE N°6 : CARP
is approximately 3 acres It is a RUN WATER stocked with 110 carps to the mid 56s along .
It is a whole lake booking for 1 to 2 anglers maximum.
(Fishing on a pool also possible).
It is really next to shower block and restaurant.
Two electric points available on this lake.
It is a whole lake booking for 1 to 2 anglers maximum.
(Fishing on a pool also possible).
It is really next to shower block and restaurant.
Two electric points available on this lake.
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Regulation for carp & catfish
FISHING REGULATIONS
Set out below are the rules you must abide by when fishing at Val Dore lakes. Some of them may seem obvious, and to the experienced anglers out there they will be common practice, but at the end of the day the welfare of the fish is paramount, and any negligence towards any fish will not be tolerated. These rules may necessarily apply to the venues and can be enforced at all times.
General rules
Angler’s shelters must be green or camouflage (large size tent forbidden). One tent maximum per angler.
> 3 RODS (maximum) per angler. (If you want to fish roaches please leave one carp rod.)
> A NO-KILL policy is on operation at the lake, all fish caught must be returned to the water immediately after capture (time for photos allowed). NEVER MORE THAN 5 MINUTES.
> THE SACKINg of carp is strictly forbidden (please leave your sacks at home).
Each angler must have and use:
> HOOKS - single simple pattern BARBLESS ONLY (crushed barbs acceptable). WE CONTROL IT AT EVERYTIME.
> 3 RODS (maximum) per angler. (If you want to fish roaches please leave one carp rod.)
> A NO-KILL policy is on operation at the lake, all fish caught must be returned to the water immediately after capture (time for photos allowed). NEVER MORE THAN 5 MINUTES.
> THE SACKINg of carp is strictly forbidden (please leave your sacks at home).
Each angler must have and use:
> HOOKS - single simple pattern BARBLESS ONLY (crushed barbs acceptable). WE CONTROL IT AT EVERYTIME.
Equipment
UNHOOKING MAT - The use of a large padded unhooking mat is essential. Recommended min size 30» x 38» (70cm x 90cm) and at least 1.5» thick (4cm).
LANDING NET - Large, min 42» (90 cm) opening.
WEIGH SLING - Continental and large scales.
ANTISEPTIC - for treating any hook wounds.
PARTICLES : customers WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO BRING THEIR OWN DRY OR SELF COOKED PARTICLES unless they are in packaging sold by a fishing company. This measure is aimed at avoiding an excessive amount of undercooked or uncooked particles, which is
very harmful to fish. Of course, we can provide readymade cooked particles on site at a cheap price. No restrictions on bringing pellets and boilies by fishermen. All tigernuts must be crushed to bait with.
GROUND BAITING - Is allowed but preferably light. Maximum 10 kilos per angler per week. All particles must be prepared and cooked properly before use. No entire peanuts or tiger nuts for baiting or mixed them. Entire particles could be use on hook.
RIGS: All rigs must have safety in mind.
LEADS - lead set-ups must prove to break-free without excessive force. Running or semi-fixed for Carp.
LINE - Mono only, A minimum of 12lb mainline. No braided mainline, Spod / Marker float rod only. Braid may be used for short hook links only, but it must be weaker than main line, super-thin braids such as fire line etc. are not allowed, if in doubt ask before you use and take alternatives with you. Leadcore is permitted for max 80cm.
BAIT BOATS - are allowed but must be used sensibly. Please stay within your swims specified area.
LANDING NET - Large, min 42» (90 cm) opening.
WEIGH SLING - Continental and large scales.
ANTISEPTIC - for treating any hook wounds.
PARTICLES : customers WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO BRING THEIR OWN DRY OR SELF COOKED PARTICLES unless they are in packaging sold by a fishing company. This measure is aimed at avoiding an excessive amount of undercooked or uncooked particles, which is
very harmful to fish. Of course, we can provide readymade cooked particles on site at a cheap price. No restrictions on bringing pellets and boilies by fishermen. All tigernuts must be crushed to bait with.
GROUND BAITING - Is allowed but preferably light. Maximum 10 kilos per angler per week. All particles must be prepared and cooked properly before use. No entire peanuts or tiger nuts for baiting or mixed them. Entire particles could be use on hook.
RIGS: All rigs must have safety in mind.
LEADS - lead set-ups must prove to break-free without excessive force. Running or semi-fixed for Carp.
LINE - Mono only, A minimum of 12lb mainline. No braided mainline, Spod / Marker float rod only. Braid may be used for short hook links only, but it must be weaker than main line, super-thin braids such as fire line etc. are not allowed, if in doubt ask before you use and take alternatives with you. Leadcore is permitted for max 80cm.
BAIT BOATS - are allowed but must be used sensibly. Please stay within your swims specified area.
PROHIBITED
NOT ALLOWED - The following are not allowed under any circumstances.
TO LAND BIG FISH OVER 70 LB ON THE BANK.
TO FISH OUTSIDE YOUR SPECIFIED AREA.
BOATS - ROWING BOAT
CARP SACKS and KEEP fish more than 5 minutes out of the water.
TO USE ANY OF THE PROHIBITED METHODS (double or triple hooks, gaffs etc.)
NO BRAID ON MAINLINE (mono only). Braid allowed on hook link.
TO LIGHT A FIRE ON THE GROUND - BAR-B-QUES ARE PERMITTED
TO SWIM IN THE WATER.
NO DRUNK PEOPLE. Any drunk person disturbing other customers will be escorted from the lake and definitely banned.
TO PUT AND LEAVE ANY KIND OF MARK IN TREES ON THE BANK. ONE MARK IN THE WATER PER SWIM IS ALLOWED.
TO USE ELECTRIC HEATER OR USE ANY ELECTRIC FOR COOKING (use gas for it) like microwave...
TO LAND BIG FISH OVER 70 LB ON THE BANK.
TO FISH OUTSIDE YOUR SPECIFIED AREA.
BOATS - ROWING BOAT
CARP SACKS and KEEP fish more than 5 minutes out of the water.
TO USE ANY OF THE PROHIBITED METHODS (double or triple hooks, gaffs etc.)
NO BRAID ON MAINLINE (mono only). Braid allowed on hook link.
TO LIGHT A FIRE ON THE GROUND - BAR-B-QUES ARE PERMITTED
TO SWIM IN THE WATER.
NO DRUNK PEOPLE. Any drunk person disturbing other customers will be escorted from the lake and definitely banned.
TO PUT AND LEAVE ANY KIND OF MARK IN TREES ON THE BANK. ONE MARK IN THE WATER PER SWIM IS ALLOWED.
TO USE ELECTRIC HEATER OR USE ANY ELECTRIC FOR COOKING (use gas for it) like microwave...
particles rules
ATTENTION : NEW FISHING RULE IN 2022 : CUSTOMERS WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO BRING THEIR OWN PARTICLES even if they are in packaging sold by a fishing manufacturer. This measure is aimed at avoiding an excessive amount of undercooked or uncooked particles, which is very harmful to fish. Of course, we can provide ready-made cooked particles on site at a cheap price. No restrictions on bringing pellets and boilies by fishermen.
At the end of the stay we will buy back in cash your unused seeds for one euro per kilo. (keep with you your bill ticket)
At the end of the stay we will buy back in cash your unused seeds for one euro per kilo. (keep with you your bill ticket)
REGULATION CATFISH - LAKE #1 & #2
All catfish caught must go back in the same water and never in another lake. Never keep fish more than 5 minutes on the bank.
> Night fishing is permitted. 3 rods (max) per angler. Fishing always from the bank. No boat.
> You can use two hooks on line but must be single.
> NO BRAID ON MAINLINE (mono only). Braid allowed on hook link.
> No sacks, no boot to keep cats. Cats must go back to the water immediately. Never try to explore cats stomach: forbidden.
> You may use live bait, but not floating (surface fishing), if live baiting you must use size 5/0 to 10/0 hooks with a minimum of 30lb line and a 200gr lead (to avoid damage to pike).
> Night fishing is permitted. 3 rods (max) per angler. Fishing always from the bank. No boat.
> You can use two hooks on line but must be single.
> NO BRAID ON MAINLINE (mono only). Braid allowed on hook link.
> No sacks, no boot to keep cats. Cats must go back to the water immediately. Never try to explore cats stomach: forbidden.
> You may use live bait, but not floating (surface fishing), if live baiting you must use size 5/0 to 10/0 hooks with a minimum of 30lb line and a 200gr lead (to avoid damage to pike).
site regulation
GUEST: Guests are welcome. One guest per angler. Guest never practices angling techniques or help. Guest can help only for landing the fishes and photo only. If guest break the rules they will be consider by us as an angler and pay the rate for it.
MOTORHOME and CARAVAN are not allowed. (We don’t have a camping licence !)
LITTER: All litter must be kept in bags at all times and be closed and placed in wood box (bins). Please treat the site and nature with respect. We give you for free bin liners. Ask for them at the office. You must separate glass bottles and put them in blue or yellow bin liners.
TENTS: ANGLERS MUST STAY AND SLEEP IN FISHING TENT AND NEVER IN CAR OR VAN. One gazebo max per swim is permitted. Max size is 3m x 3 meters.Green or camou.
MOVING TO OTHER SWIM: You can move to another swim at any time but it depends of availabilities at this moment.
Always ask to us before to know it. Moving time only from 12 am to 2 pm.
DOGS are NOT ALLOWED...
CARS AND VANS REGULATION
* CARS can be parked on every swims. Use them only to go out of the complex. From swim to reception please use bicycle or walk. (we hire bikes for cheap price)
* CAMPER VANS are not permitted on site. (We don’t have camping licence)
* VANS. If you use a van, at your arrival, you have to choose option n° 1 or n° 2:
• Option n°1 - You park your van on swim, it doesn’t move all week.
• Option n°2 - You unload your gears on swim then you park it on the car park next to the lodge. (At the entrance of the lake in secure place) You can go outside at anytime for shopping from 8:30 am to 7 pm. You can load your gear on swim with the van when you leave the lakes
* NO CAR MOVING WHEN IT IS DARK EVEN TO GO TO THE TOILETS. RESPECT THE FISHES, SURROUNDINGS AND NEIGHBOURS.
Anglers found to be breaking these rules will be escorted from the lake.
MOTORHOME and CARAVAN are not allowed. (We don’t have a camping licence !)
LITTER: All litter must be kept in bags at all times and be closed and placed in wood box (bins). Please treat the site and nature with respect. We give you for free bin liners. Ask for them at the office. You must separate glass bottles and put them in blue or yellow bin liners.
TENTS: ANGLERS MUST STAY AND SLEEP IN FISHING TENT AND NEVER IN CAR OR VAN. One gazebo max per swim is permitted. Max size is 3m x 3 meters.Green or camou.
MOVING TO OTHER SWIM: You can move to another swim at any time but it depends of availabilities at this moment.
Always ask to us before to know it. Moving time only from 12 am to 2 pm.
DOGS are NOT ALLOWED...
CARS AND VANS REGULATION
* CARS can be parked on every swims. Use them only to go out of the complex. From swim to reception please use bicycle or walk. (we hire bikes for cheap price)
* CAMPER VANS are not permitted on site. (We don’t have camping licence)
* VANS. If you use a van, at your arrival, you have to choose option n° 1 or n° 2:
• Option n°1 - You park your van on swim, it doesn’t move all week.
• Option n°2 - You unload your gears on swim then you park it on the car park next to the lodge. (At the entrance of the lake in secure place) You can go outside at anytime for shopping from 8:30 am to 7 pm. You can load your gear on swim with the van when you leave the lakes
* NO CAR MOVING WHEN IT IS DARK EVEN TO GO TO THE TOILETS. RESPECT THE FISHES, SURROUNDINGS AND NEIGHBOURS.
Anglers found to be breaking these rules will be escorted from the lake.
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