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New Lake record 64LB Mirror now named strongbow.... From St Leonards ~ Picnic Table Swim. ....more
New Lake record 64LB Mirror now named strongbow.... From St Leonards ~ Picnic Table Swim. ....more
The swim to the left of the picnic table this week produced a lovely 51.04lb mirror. 28 fish out and a few lost with some lovely 30lb+ too. ....more
Two lovely fish already this week. Peg One on the Main Lake produced an early evening 51.07lb mirror and from the Back Lake a stunning 41lb Linear. ....more
Jon and Steve finished the week with 21 fish between them with best weights 38lb, 35lb and 31lb. The majority of the other fish were just under the 30lb mark. The Picnic Table produced the most fish this week along with the Double Swim to the left too. The guys on the Back Lake who a ....more
St. Leonard’s carp lakes are two beautifully matured lakes set in their own 23 acres of private surroundings. We are situated between the pretty village of Ranes and the larger town of La Ferte Mace which holds a market every Thursday and has a variety of supermarkets and local produce shops. The region is especially beautiful and is included in the Normandy National Park area that has its own large forests with designated trails and traditional French towns to visit. It is an ideal destination for your Carp fishing holiday in France.
The main lake is 10 acres and will accommodate six anglers comfortably. This lake has been stocked every year with carp since we arrived in 2006. There is now over 200 carp in this lake with best carp weight standing at 62lbs. There is a large head of 30s and 40s including both commons and mirrors. There is also an original stock of grass carp, that have gained weight each year, with weights now to 30lb+. This lake will be stocked again for the 2012 season.
Two separate swims, with their own undercover seating area, that offer quiet, close-in fishing along with the possibility of easy casting distance and baiting up.
We supply all nets, mats and weigh slings to anglers so there is no need to bring your own. You can also charge bait boats, mobiles etc on site securely. Internet access is now available for wireless enabled devices in the cafe area.
St. Leonard’s offers everything that anglers need to enjoy a comfortable break away in a beautiful and diverse area of France. We are also in easy travelling distance from all the major ports.
***BOOKINGS FOR 7 NIGHTS ONLY AVAILABLE FROM SATURDAY TO SATURDAY***
***Requests for 3 or 4 nights are no longer available for booking and can not be accepted***
The Main Lake
The main lake is 10 acres and will accommodate six anglers comfortably. This lake has been stocked every year with carp since we arrived in 2006. There are now over 200 carp in this lake with best carp weight standing at 62lbs. There is a large head of 30s and 40s including both commons and mirrors. There is also an original stock of grass carp, that have gained weight each year, with weights now to 30lb+. This lake will be stocked again for the 2012 season.
The main lake is easily accessible from the on-site parking and it is also possible to leave your car behind your swim when you fish the main bank. For those anglers who prefer to come without booking accomodation there is a purpose built shower and toilet block on site within easy access from the lake. We also have a licensed café that serves hot and cold food throughout the day and a meal package if you wish. Around the lake are two undercover seating areas to make your stay more comfortable and also a large picnic table situated at the designated double swim.
The main fishing bank runs along the full length of the main lake offering excellent features to fish to and easy markers. For people choosing not to bring a bait boat you can access the opposite bank easily and bait up from this side. There is a double swim on the main bank . At the back of the lake are two separate swims, with their own undercover seating area, that offer quiet, close-in fishing along with the possibility of easy casting distance and baiting up.
We supply all nets, mats and weigh slings to anglers so there is no need to bring your own. You can also charge bait boats, mobiles etc on site securely.
Wireless internat access is available in the cafe area.
St. Leonard’s offers everything that anglers need to enjoy a comfortable break away in a beautiful and diverse area of france. We are also in easy travelling distance from all the major ports.
The Back Lake
New for 2012 at st. Leonard's is the opening of the back lake as an exclusive water with log cabin accommodation for 2 anglers. This beautiful two acre lake is set on the same complex as st. Leonard's main lake and can be accessed easily and with your car if you wish. It is in its own lovely surroundings and has fish-able bank on three sides and offers anglers the option of easy casting and baiting up but is also a great bait boat water if preferred.
The log cabin accommodation has two single beds and a kitchenette including a fridge/freezer and a microwave. It also has its own attached undercover seating area outside.All other facilities on the complex are on offer for you to use such as the shower/toilet block and the licensed café.Wireless Internet access is available in the cafe area.
Along with an original stock of carp there has been a stocking of catfish to 66lbs in 2011. For the 2012 season there will also be another stocking of carp, including mirrors and commons, to the 35lb+ mark.
This lake is perfect for those who wish to come to France without necessarily being in group. It offers anglers the chance to fish in privacy with all the benefits of accommodation and the facilities offered on the complex.
For the bivvy only angler, there are good shower and toilet facilities and power for charging batteries. There is also an on-site Cafe for those wanting a food option along with the traditional Food Packages available.
Both the cottage and the chalet are within easy access of the lakes and the other facilities. However, if you hire either of the accommodations on offer and you want to night fish you must bring a bivvy.
The Back Lake Cabin
New for 2012 at st. Leonard's is the opening of the back lake as an exclusive water with log cabin accommodation for 2 anglers. This beautiful two acre lake is set on the same complex as st. Leonard's main lake and can be accessed easily and with your car if you wish. It is in its own lovely surroundings and has fish-able bank on three sides and offers anglers the option of easy casting and baiting up but is also a great bait boat water if preferred.
The log cabin accommodation has two single beds and a kitchenette including a fridge/freezer and a microwave. It also has its own attached undercover seating area outside.All other facilities on the complex are on offer for you to use such as the shower/toilet block and the licensed café.Wireless Internet access is available in the cafe area.
Along with an original stock of carp there has been a stocking of catfish to 66lbs in 2011. For the 2012 season there will also be another stocking of carp, including mirrors and commons, to the 35lb+ mark.
This lake is perfect for those who wish to come to France without necessarily being in group. It offers anglers the chance to fish in privacy with all the benefits of accommodation and the facilities offered on the complex.
Food Packages
£120 full english breakfast, lunch time sandwich, and evening meal with desert.
£100 full english breakfast and an evening meal (without a desert).
We also have a seperate on site cafe menu listed below if you do not require a food package.
For those who wish to self cater there are variety of supermarkets and local shops to choose from, within 10 minutes of the lakes.
ST.LEONARD'S CARP LAKES
MENU AND PRICES
HOT FOOD AND BREAKFASTS
FULL ENGLISH BREAKFAST:
2 RASHERS OF BACON, 2 SAUSAGES, 2 EGGS, MUSHROOMS, BEANS & TOMATOES, 2 SLICES OF TOAST, CUP OF TEA, COFFEE OR FRESH ORANGE.
E6.00
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST:
BOWL OF CEREAL, CROISSANT, POT OF JAM,
FRESH ORANGE, 2 SLICES OF TOAST, YOGHURT & FRUIT
E5 .00
CHEESE & HAM TOASTIE E 2.50
BURGER E 2.50
CHEESE BURGER E 3.00
SAUSAGE OR BACON SANDWICH E 2.50
JUMBO HOT DOG (OPTIONAL WITH ONIONS) E 3.00
STEAK & CHIPS E 7.00
PORK CHOP, CHIPS & PEAS E 6.00
CHICKEN, CHIPS & PEAS E 7.00
WHOLE PIZZA (VARIOUS FLAVOURS ) E 5.00
CHIPS E 1.50
JACKET POTATOE WITH BUTTER E 2.50
EXTRA FILLINGS:
CHEESE E 0.50
BEANS E 0.50
COLESLAW E 0.50
SWEETCORN E 0.50
TUNA E0.50
PLAIN OMELETTE E 2.00
CHEESE & HAM OMELETTE E 3.00
IN PLACE OF CHIPS THERE IS THE OPTION OF BOILED OR MASHED POTATOES.
COLD FOOD AND DESSERTS
FRESHLY MADE SANDWICHES:
HAM, CHEESE, PATE E2.60
WITH SALAD E3.00
YOGHURT VARIOUS FLAVOURS (PLEASE ASK) E 0.50
ICE CREAM VARIOUS FLAVOURS (PLEASE ASK) E 2.00
TINNED FRUIT AND CREAM/ICE CREAM E 2.50
WE STOCK NUTRABAITS AND CARP PELLET.
FREEZER BAITS: | |
SQUID AND ORANGE MILKY COCONUT 2 SIZES AVAILABLE |
|
1 KG BAG | £10.00 |
POP-UPS 15 OR 20 MM: | |
PINEAPPLE AND N-BUTYRIC | £7.00 |
SALMON, CAVIAR AND BLACK PEPPER | £7.00 |
SEA MONSTER | £7.00 |
TRIGGA ICE | £7.00 |
VIOLET | £7.00 |
OTHER | |
20 KG BAGS OF CARP PELLET | £32.00 |
20 KG BUCKETS OF PREPARED MAIZE | £20.00 |
PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ALLOW ANGLERS TO BRING OR PREPARE THEIR OWN PARTICLE BAITS.
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Absolute fantastic week, catches of good mirrors and common from mid teens into the forties, My PB was broken here with a stunning 47lb common, by no means is this the biggest fish here, the surroundings are pure natural for the carp,they will not give in easily, plenty of cover for them to go. The ....more
Absolute fantastic week, catches of good mirrors and common from mid teens into the forties, My PB was broken here with a stunning 47lb common, by no means is this the biggest fish here, the surroundings are pure natural for the carp,they will not give in easily, plenty of cover for them to go. The ....more
Just completed a week at St Leonard’s carp fishery. As always Steve and his lads made us feel really welcome offering advice on how the lake had been fishing. We had plenty of decent fish in the 20, 30 and 40’s including a lake record a stunning mirror weighing in at 64LB. Steve is an exce ....more
Just completed a week at St Leonard’s carp fishery. As always Steve and his lads made us feel really welcome offering advice on how the lake had been fishing. We had plenty of decent fish in the 20, 30 and 40’s including a lake record a stunning mirror weighing in at 64LB. Steve is an exce ....more
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