French Carp Fishing
French Carp Fishing at Vallee Lake 2 is set in a stunning location close to the three major ferry ports of Dieppe, Boulogne and Calais, the closest being only an hour away. Just minutes from the town of Blangy-sur-Bresle, with its supermarkets, shops and restaurants, Vallee Lake 2 has everything for the serious angler who likes a challenging lake with the option of moving to different swims and stalking. This exciting lake is situated in the 'Vallee de la Bresle' adjacent Vallee Lake 1 The lake is independent of Vallee Lake 1 but still retaining the same charm, facilities and services.
The Big Carp
The lake is only 1.2 hour drive from Calais and is set in a stunning setting nestled in the 'Vallee de la Bresle' in the heart of the rolling Normandy countryside, flourishing in natural lake side vegetation with spectacular views around the lake and local countryside.
The lake contains stunning fish with an average of over 40lbs with an excess of 600 Carp, in excess of 75b+ for Mirror and Common carp, Grass carp to over 70lb, Silver Carp to over 90lbs, Sturgeon 90b+. Silver fish, Tench and large Pike also present. (*No Bream , poisson Chat or Crayfish present).
The Lake
This stunning mature lake being over 24 acres is rich in natural life being a post war gravel pit. The lake has an abundance of features including gravel bars, plateaus, tree lined margins and deep water. There are varying depths throughout the lake with margins ranging from 3 – 10 ft with the average depth throughout the lake being 10ft and the deepest of 16ft.
The lake bottom comprises of gravel, silt (firm for fishing), weed beds (depending on time of year, * (note : we treat the weed annually now with a natural eco-friendly weed / algae controller ). Please be prepared for weed as the lake will never be devoid of natural weed – please ask for advice if needed.
The Lake is well managed and well stocked with Carp to over 75lbs +, friendly and helpful staff ensuring your stay is as comfortable and productive as possible. The lake is a challenging water with an abundance of features and is suited to the serious experienced Carp Angler.
The Facilities
Superb facilities for French Carp Fishing at Vallee Lake 2 complement the lake with on-site parking, good quality showers and toilets.
The swims have swim power option available (uk extension leads are supplied on order ).
The Swims
Mature bank vegetation compliments the 13 spacious swims ( 5 double, 8 single ) these being specially constructed, well spaced and level with the waters edge, blending in perfectly with the stunning setting.
Getting to your swims: We provide a quad / trailer service transporting your kit to and from your swims , Driving to your swims for drop off is only permitted should ground conditions allow and only under agreement of the management . (while we would like to put a permeant drive around the lake we are restricted by local authorities ).