Carp France - The Fishing Holiday Specialists

Croix Blanche lakes are mature sandpits set in northern France covering around 17 acres in total, set in a domain of over 30 acres. The venue is just 2 hours 30 minutes from Calais and only 100 kilometres from the Belgain border. Excavated in the late 1970s, the complex consists of 2 beautifully matured & established carp fishing lakes, renowned for their big fish, plus one 1 acre stock lake.

•CROIX BLANCHE LAKE - 6 Acres - 7 Swims - Maximum of 5 anglers
•TORTUE LAKE - 8 Acres - 8 Swims - Maximum of 5 anglers

• Lake Size : 6 & 8 Acres
• Swims : Total of 15 numbered swims.
• Depth : 2 - 5 metres
• Carp Stock : Good head of carp in both lakes to over 50lb. Average around 20lb+.
• Other Fish : Catfish to 100lb, Grass carp to 40lb+, tench, pike, bream.
• Lake Bed : Firm gravel and chalk, some weed.
• Features : Margin over hangs, bars, deep gullies
• Access : Most pegs accessible by car
• Night Fishing : Yes
• Boats Allowed : No

The Croix Blanche lake is the first lake you come to on arrival at the venue. It comprises of 7 swims and is the closest to the facilities and accommodation. There is a maximum of 5 anglers at any one time (six are allowed for an exclusive lake booking).

Custom build pegs have been constructed for each swim, providing dug outs and steps to the water to accommodate the varying water levels at the various times of the year, and each swim has plenty of room to install bivvies and rods.

The lake has been stocked regularly since I have owned the venue, the latest stocking having taken place in June 2010, when 50 carp were introduced ranging from 18lb to 26lb. This takes the stock to between 150 & 200 carp, the largest in 2010 bieng a 46lb 2oz mirror. The lake also saw a 40lb common banked. The average size now being in the mid twenties, with a number of thirties also present. Aside from the large carp the lake also has a good head of catfish, that range from doubles to over 70lb.

Average depth in the summer is around 4 to 6 feet with deeper holes at the top end and in front of peg 2. There is a fair amount of weed in the central part of the lake, which is often an place the fish use as a holding area. The best tactic is usually to present a bait in the holes in the weed or close to the far margins.

There is a track all the way around the perimeter that gives access by car to all swims

Shower block:

The facilities on the water are very good. At the entrance to the venue there is a shower and English style toilet block with two hot showers and two toilets. The block consists of:

• Two hot showers.

• A stainless steel wash basin.

• Bench seating so you can get changed easily and comfortably.

• There is a toilet inside the block as well as a separate one outside so you don't have to wait your turn if the shower is occupied. 
   

There is a first class mobile home on site that can be used for accommodation, and is available as an optional rental. It consists of :

• A lounge area

• A bathroom and shower

• A separate toilet

• A fitted kitchen, with all the utensils you'll need including gas hob, oven, microwave, fridge etc.

• Two bedrooms, both with brand new beds, that can sleep three people (one double room and one single).

• The sofa in the living area is also convertible to allow a further sleeping area.