Lac de Lion
Carp to over 66lb
Lac de Lion
Carp to over 66lb
Lac de Lion
Carp to over 66lb
Lac de Lion
Carp to over 66lb
Lac de Lion
Carp to over 66lb
Lake
Stock
Facilities
Bait
Rules
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About This Lake
Lac de lion is a 5 acre spring fed lake nestled in a wooded valley with five known 60s to 66.4lb, with plenty of 50s and a good head of 40s and 30s, including mirrors commons koi and grass carp.
Due to the microchipping programme started in 2020, we have been chipping as many over 30lb fish as possible, we can now follow the growth rates and see the weight gains year on year.
Located on the Dordogne/ Haute Vienne border, this region of France is known for its warm summers and mild spring and autumn, Lac de Lion is surrounded by oak, beech and pine trees, situated a kilometre down its own track and over a mile from the nearest house which ensures you will have peace and quiet for your weeks fishing. Lac de lion has been owned by Paul and Debs since 2003 and was stocked with over 120 carp to supplement the existing carp stock in 2004 and only fished occasionally until 2020 when we first advertised it as a commercial fishery.
The lake is unfished over the winter ensuring the carp are in their prime at the start of each season resulting in large hard fighting fish you will want to catch. With angler feed back telling us they have never fished a lake where the 40″s and 50″s are caught so frequently with many catching their first 50 after many trips to other lakes (with the lake record mirror caught in July 2024 at 66.04lb and a further 4 different 60s coming out since 2022. We have had one angler catch all five 60s( over several trips) so could you be the next one.
There is a good head of common carp in the lake, with plenty of upper 30s and 40s being caught. The lake record common is a 48lb common. this was unchipped, so there are probably more surprises to come.
Stock
Lac de lion was stocked in 2004 with over 120 carp from a well known fish farmer to increase the stock of mirrors and commons that were in the lake when it was bought in 2003.
We implemented a microchipping programe in 2020 to allow us to keep record of the growth of the larger carp stocks, so we now know we have 5 different 60lb mirrors at least 17 50s and numerous 40s 30s and 20s for you to catch.
Lac de lion has approximatly 180 carp in 5 acres of water (2 hectres) currently the biggest mirror is 66.04lb and the biggest common 48lb.
We do have some large catfish as well, with one individual having been hooked numerous times over the last two years but not actually landed, until 2025 when finally after a mammouth battle lasting over one and a half hours and with several members of their group taking turns it was finally landed and weighed over 140lb.
We are operating a scheme of taking out any small catfish (under 50lb) to prevent them becoming a nuisance.
As mentioned we are operating a microchipping programme, therefore you are given a scanner to scan the fish and record the number. we ask that you do this on any fish whilst in the landing net, as we do have some smaller fish chipped as well. PLEASE NOTE THAT SCANNERS ARE NOT WATERPROOFAND MUST BE KEPT IN THE BAG GIVEN TO YOU WHEN NOT USING, ALSO THEY MUST BE KEPT OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Koi to 26lb and grass carp to 20lb have been landed with anglers catching carp off the surface on hot days, the surface record being a whopping 47lb. With 8 carp caught off the surface in one afternoon on floating bread, it shows with perseverence you can have some great catches. There is roach rudd and perch so an afternoon with a tub of maggots float fishing or trying a lure can be great fun.
Stalking can be great way to catch fish on the hotter days, with lots of little spots around the edge of the lake, fishing with a small float and sweetcorn can be a very productive way to catch some of the more elusive fish.
Facilites
On the side of our chalet is the refurbished shower room accessable from outside. This consists of a large walk in shower, toilet, basin and gas water heater supplying plenty of hot water.
in here is also usb charging points for charging mobiles, head torches etc.
Please note that there is no 240v electricity on site as we are completely off grid, we therefore suggest you bring charging packs or your own solar panels for the charging of bait boat batteries etc.
At the rear of the chalet is an outside tap for filling water containers.
At our most popular swim we have further usb charging points. Here we have also added an outside kitchen area providing kitchen cupboards, with plates cutlery pots and pans etc. there is a two burner hob with small grill under and a griddle plate, also a small gas fridge. a picnic bench completes this area.
Behind the platform is a dry compost toilet and you can also park behind the swim at your own risk, we do have a designated parking area.
We provide dustbins for all your rubbish and ask that you seperate items into the correct ones. We ask that you don’t put everything in one bin as we then have to go through it all on a saturday and seperate everything, also please don’t put hooks into the rubbish, please cut them off the line (which can go in the bin) and put them in a container to avoid any injuries.
please put all glass into the correct bin, any broken glass please pass to either Debs or Paul to be disposed of.
As we live on site in the chalet, we are on hand for any help and advice you may need during your week.
We have some items of tackle such as one man bivvies, bedchairs and fishing chairs for hire, please ask for details.
At this time we have two Boatman Actor bait boats for hire please ask for details.
There is a small one man rowing boat, this is for rowing out baits not rigs and in case you get snagged up.. The flotation jacket must be worn at all times for your safety.
Bait
Lac de lion we offer a selection of baits for you to purchase.
We only allow use of our pellets as they are specifically produced to be fed to carp and contain the correct levels of oils, minerals vitamins to promote healthy growth.
We can supply a particle mix made up of maize, hemp seed and a variety of mixed seeds.
10litre bucket 35 euros
MAIZE 10 LITRE BUCKET 25 EUROS
Carp 9mm fish meal pellets 85 euros for a 25kg sack
or 4.50euros per kilo
Vegetable pellets 50 euros per 25kg sack or 2.50 per kilo
Rules
ALL CARP TO BE UNHOOKED WEIGHED AND PHOTOGRAPHED IN THE WATER( ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS)
MAXIMUM OF 3 rods per angler. (NO LOOKING AFTER OTHER ANGLERS RODS)
BARBLESS hooks ONLY (maximum size 4 minimum size 10)
All landing nets etc to be dipped by the bailliff before fishing to prevent any contamination from other lakes,( ENSURE YOUR LANDING NETS ARE ACCESSIBLE WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT THE LAKE). NO DIPPING,NO FISHING.
NO rods to be left out if YOU ARE further than 10 metres from your swim.
CARP cradles and weigh slings ARE provided and must be used at all times. (No exceptions) these rules are in place to protect the fish.
NO sacking of carp or catfish.
ALL anglers to have antiseptic spray to treat fish after unhooking and for damaged scales (available for sale at the lake)
Barbless hooks only minimum size 10 maximum size four.
NO treble hooks or wire traces to be used.
NO braid to be used as a main line.
MINIMUM of 15lb breaking strain main line and hook link.
NO shock leaders or leadcore to be used.
NO fixed leads, only running or safety rigs.
PLEASE USE at least 1 metre of soft tubing above your hook link,to stop the line damaging the fish at Lac de lion.
LEADS must be able to slide off tubing on a running lead rig.
ONLY particles and pellets sold by us to be used at the lake.
ONLY FREEZER (THERE IS NO FREEZER FACILITIES AS WE ARE COMPETELY OFF GRID NO MAINS ELECTRICITY), SEMI PRESERVED or AIR DRIED BOILIES ALLOWED TO BE PUT IN TO THE LAKE(small pots for hook baits allowed) PREPARED Tiger nuts by well known manufacturers as hook baits allowed.
ALL carp to be unhooked weighed and photographed in the water, no exceptions this is for the welfare of our fish. Please use the floating cradles and weigh slings provided by us at all times including stalking.
ALL equipment whether hired or borrowed to be returned to the chalet at the end of your week, in the same condition as provided, any damage or breakages will be charged for.
Facilities to be looked after and be left CLEAN and TIDY when you leave. If you have flown down please leave enough time to pack everything up and be showered and ready for return to the airport.
NO open fires on the lake
NO E BIKES SCOOTERS OR QUAD BIKES TO BE USED AT THE LAKE
PLEASE be courteous to other anglers on the lake and no excessive drinking of alcohol whilst fishing, if you want to have a bit of a session please reel in.
NO FISHING WHEN DRUNK!!!!!
All RUBBISH, CIGARETT ENDS, BOTTLE TOPS and BOTTLES to be put in the rubbish bins provided.
Please use the toilet facilities provided and refrain from using the woods.
The lane down to the lake is communal, so please be courteous to all other users.
You are allowed on the lake from 1PM on the day of arrival, and must leave by 10.30AM on day of departure.
We cannot be held responsible for lose, damage or injury beyond our control, whilst on our property
The rowing boat provided is for baiting up and not rowing out rigs. BAIT BOATS ARE ALLOWED AND AVAILABLE TO HIRE AT THE LAKE. A life preserver is supplied for use with the boat. Life rings are placed around the lake.
IF YOU HAVE ANY EXCESS BAIT LEFT AT THE END OF YOUR WEEK, PLEASE ASK THE BAILIFF ABOUT DISPOSAL. PLEASE DO NOT THROW IT INTO THE LAKE.
THE rules are in place to protect the fish at Lac de lion and to ensure its continued success.IF THE bailiff finds you are breaking any of the above rules, you will be asked to leave with no monies refunded.
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