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Molyneux lies in the beautiful Normandy countryside and is very easy to reach being just 2¾ hours from Calais and 1¼ hours from Le Havre… and apart from the last ten minutes it’s all motorway!

The lake is nestled in stunning countryside far from noise and light pollution, the loudest noise being the birdsong that provides a peaceful backdrop to the fantastic carp fishing on offer.

Here’s a couple of examples of the fishing enjoyed by customers in 2007;

33 fish all together, 4 catfish (15 to 20lb), 23 mirrors, 5 commons. Mirrors of 33, 31, 29, 28, 26lb and a fat 31lb common, the rest hi-teens to mid 20’s. The fellow that owns and runs the pond is spot on. The fishing was amazing – couldn’t get the rods out fast enough sometimes. The best weeks fishing I've ever had & I would recommend for everyone to go.
Ian Fox, May 2007.

Carp of 39, 34, 30, 28, 27, 22 & 16lb. Cats of 22, 20, 19. Didn’t want to go home... runs every night.
Mr Teece, July 2007.

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The lake is a genuine 13 acres, sitting securely in a 19 acre fenced plot. It’s spring fed, approximately 40 years old, and is lined with fully grown willow trees which have had plenty of time to mature. It’s truly a stunning water to fish with many anglers remarking on its beauty. The lake is mainly snag free except around the islands, which of course are hot spots and are easily fished with a little application. There are no poisson chat and very few crayfish. With a maximum of 6 anglers max (8 if booked exclusive) this 13 acre lake, there’s plenty of room for un-pressurised fishing. Switching swims is possible… some are double and one will even accommodate three anglers.

Best tactics are often to fish to the islands over a small amount of bait… or to create a bed of bait in open water. With the open water tactic it sometimes takes a few days for the fish to move in, but once they do some very big hits can be had. The key to continued success is to then regularly top up the swim with bait. Rigs don’t need to be complicated, indeed simple and strong are the best choice.

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You are allowed to use the on-site boat and fish-finder/sonar for the first day to get to know your swim (with consideration for other anglers)… but after the first day it can only be used in exceptional circumstances (such as snagged fish). Life jackets are supplied and MUST always be worn when in the boat.

As an added service the lake does have a bivvy and a bedchair which can be rented @ £50 for the week. Ring the Angling Lines office for more details.

Should you require more comfort than a bivvy there’s a lovely log cabin for rent at £165 per week. Inside it comprises bunk bed’s on the ground floor and a double bed up the steps on the mezzanine area. It has cooking facilities (2 hotplates), fridge/freezer, toilet, wash basin and bedding is provided. It will sleep up to four people.

Other facilities on site include a brick built toilet and shower block with four hot showers and three English toilets. There is free freezer space for frozen baits and electricity points should you want to charge a bait boat, phones or other electrical equipment.

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There’s plenty to interest non-anglers in the local area including several beautiful French towns within 6km. One is known locally as the “Town of Flowers” and sits in its own micro-climate, enjoying plenty of sunshine and little rain. This town has a sleepy and friendly atmosphere with lots of excellent restaurants, bars, three supermarkets and a launderette. A little further afield the motorway network puts several major cities within easy reach - Paris (80km), Rouen (40km) and Giverney (Monet’s Garden) 20km away.

Breakfasts & evening meals are available on site. Meals are generally taken at the outside eating area though delivery of meals to swims is available upon request.

The charge for the full meal package (breakfast & evening meal) is £88. The charge for the evening meal only package is £60 for the week.

If you book the food package you will be asked to pay a 10% deposit to Angling Lines and the balance to the lake when you arrive. Please note that due to fluctuations in the exchange rate the balance you pay when you arrive may not equate exactly to the remaining 90% in £’s sterling – it may be slightly more or less due to a change in the exchange rate.

This venue stocks Quest Bait

Boilies:
Special Crab (15mm), Rhaja Spice (15mm) & Liver B8 (15mm). Frozen. 5kg & 1kg bags.

Price: As per Quest price list - www.questbaits.com

Other items:
Cooked maize…… 2.5e / 1kg.
Cooked hemp…… 2.5e / 1kg.
Cooked party-blend…… 2.5e / 1kg.
4mm fishmeal break-down pellet…… 35e / 25 kg bag

In 1979 the lake was stocked with 80 mirrors and commons plus a handful of grass carp. These fish have grown on to become stunning, lean fighters which now average 30lb+, with some in the 40lb+ bracket. In November 2005 one and a half tonnes of new fish were added to the existing stock, ranging from 20 to 45lb… with one just tipping 50lb. These fish are of a fast growing strain and have spawned successfully. Finally in November 2006 another half a tonne of similar weight carp were added. There are also around 20 catfish in the lake between 15 and 20lb.

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Visit this lake 2 (or more) times in 2008 & get a 10% discount on the return visits!

Conditions:

• Applies to fishing only (excludes accommodation, food, bait etc)
• Applies to ferry crossing for vehicle only (excludes trailers, cabins etc)
• Members of a group booking who have not visited twice will not be eligible for the discount.