Anybody fished this venue since it has been took over or even in its previous name. Looks an interesting lake with some nice looking fish. Any feedback appreciated 👍
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Fished it in May 23 absolutely loved it had 4 fish to 53lb, saw a new lake record caught by a 1st timer to France his 1st fish. Crystal clear water but solid weed approx 2ft below surface. Large clear area one end but only odd clear spots other end. Fish were immaculate and jet black. Complex facilities were spot on and Max is a top bloke, will definitely be going back
Fished it in May 23 absolutely loved it had 4 fish to 53lb, saw a new lake record caught by a 1st timer to France his 1st fish. Crystal clear water but solid weed approx 2ft below surface. Large clear area one end but only odd clear spots other end. Fish were immaculate and jet black. Complex facilities were spot on and Max is a top bloke, will definitely be going back
What is the stock like please? Have fished a lot around Soissons and quite interested in this place.
In reply to Post #2
Sounds good mate 🙌👌
Sounds good mate 🙌👌
We are booking a week in May 2025. Some good vids on Youtube.
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We are booked in for September next year, can't wait!
We are booked in for September next year, can't wait!
Stunning looking fish in here. Not sure how big they go to but just to catch one of those fish would be fantastic.
In reply to Post #7
New lake record came out when we were there , 67lb mirror
New lake record came out when we were there , 67lb mirror
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What's the weed situation like? Looks quite heavy in places. Do they blue dye it at all?
What's the weed situation like? Looks quite heavy in places. Do they blue dye it at all?
Been looking at this Venue, reading the rules it says Bait Boats are allowed...
I'm not a Bait Boat kind of guy so was wondering if the lake is one of those that are “dominated” by anglers using them?
I get it's weedy but not worried by that.
I'm not a Bait Boat kind of guy so was wondering if the lake is one of those that are “dominated” by anglers using them?
I get it's weedy but not worried by that.
What is the food package like here?
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Fished the Aquarium last week - the fishing was hard going (typical of the time of year) but would love to go back one day. Great venue and the food served up by Tom was great. We had everything from homemade pizzas, Sunday roast, fajitas and curry.
I didn't use a bait boat as it's not really my cup of tea, especially a lake of that size. The weed is dense in one half of the lake although the fish naturally spent a lot of time in amongst it. It is worth using Google Earth to uncover the smaller holes in the weed that don't receive as much angling pressure.
Fished the Aquarium last week - the fishing was hard going (typical of the time of year) but would love to go back one day. Great venue and the food served up by Tom was great. We had everything from homemade pizzas, Sunday roast, fajitas and curry.
I didn't use a bait boat as it's not really my cup of tea, especially a lake of that size. The weed is dense in one half of the lake although the fish naturally spent a lot of time in amongst it. It is worth using Google Earth to uncover the smaller holes in the weed that don't receive as much angling pressure.
Sorry I know this doesn't help the OP but I think calling this venue Aquarium is a mistake.
It conjures up in my mind that its artificial, man made.
It conjures up in my mind that its artificial, man made.
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Think its because the water is so clear.
Think its because the water is so clear.
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Was quoted £175 for the weeks food?
Was quoted £175 for the weeks food?
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Yes mate that's what ours come to - £25 per day. Breakfast and dinner were both big meals but would still go to the local intermarche for bottled water etc.
Yes mate that's what ours come to - £25 per day. Breakfast and dinner were both big meals but would still go to the local intermarche for bottled water etc.
In reply to Post #15
Cheaper than Les Quis which is £210.
Cheaper than Les Quis which is £210.
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Do they sell anything on site at all? Water, Milk, Beer etc?
Do they sell anything on site at all? Water, Milk, Beer etc?
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Yes, they have what they call an "honesty fridge" at the lodge which has water, milk, beer and chocolate from memory. You tot up what you take from the fridge at the end of the week and pay it off.
Yes, they have what they call an "honesty fridge" at the lodge which has water, milk, beer and chocolate from memory. You tot up what you take from the fridge at the end of the week and pay it off.
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Ok, thanks mate. Good to know. Will probably stop off at an Intermarche on the way and grab a few bits anyway.
Ok, thanks mate. Good to know. Will probably stop off at an Intermarche on the way and grab a few bits anyway.
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No worries mate. Like I say, the fishing was slow for us due to the fish being on the cusp of spawning, so a trip to the shops came as a welcome break! All the best for the trip.
No worries mate. Like I say, the fishing was slow for us due to the fish being on the cusp of spawning, so a trip to the shops came as a welcome break! All the best for the trip.
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Cheers mate. We are not going until May next year so hoping not too hot and they are not ready to spawn. Fished in the area a lot in the last 20 years and never known them to spawn in May but guess there is always a first time!!!
Cheers mate. We are not going until May next year so hoping not too hot and they are not ready to spawn. Fished in the area a lot in the last 20 years and never known them to spawn in May but guess there is always a first time!!!
Anyone manage to get out this year?
No one fish it this year?
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Fished it a few times years back.Very weedy but I didn't mind that having the boat.
Quite noisy road traffic as it's alongside a busy road but apart from that it's up and down all over with clear spots easy to reach, easy fishing
Fished it a few times years back.Very weedy but I didn't mind that having the boat.
Quite noisy road traffic as it's alongside a busy road but apart from that it's up and down all over with clear spots easy to reach, easy fishing
In reply to Post #24
We went start of September and had a great week. We managed a fair few fish between us and everyone caught, my mate managed to get a bit on film.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhYVueLgzpI
We went start of September and had a great week. We managed a fair few fish between us and everyone caught, my mate managed to get a bit on film.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhYVueLgzpI
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Thanks mate, ill have a look later. Was it easy to find spots in the weedier parts? Seen quite a few vids and they seem to suggest that baits tipped with yellow do well? Was going to use boilie, pellet and maize.
Thanks mate, ill have a look later. Was it easy to find spots in the weedier parts? Seen quite a few vids and they seem to suggest that baits tipped with yellow do well? Was going to use boilie, pellet and maize.
In reply to Post #27
Tom the bailiff will help you with spots, I came last out of the draw and got one of my fancied pegs. The draw part when he says it really doesn't matter where you end up is accurate, I was sceptical at first but we had fish from all corners of the lake.
Tom the bailiff will help you with spots, I came last out of the draw and got one of my fancied pegs. The draw part when he says it really doesn't matter where you end up is accurate, I was sceptical at first but we had fish from all corners of the lake.
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Seen the video already but watched it again. 8 of us going out so shold be able to double up and spread out well.
Seen the video already but watched it again. 8 of us going out so shold be able to double up and spread out well.
Anyone got a trip booked this year? We are out end of May.
Out there this Saturday. Any last minute tips from anyone?
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How was it???
How was it???
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Swim 1 blanked.
Swim 2 had one fish, 20lb+
Swim 4 had a 65, 55 and a couple of others.
Swm 5 had 2 40's plus a couple of others.
Swim 9 had 6 between 20-30lbs.
Swim 10 blanked. A lot of weed here. Lost 2, sliced off by mussels maybe from the right hand corner.
Swim 11 had a few between 20-30lbs.
Swim 12 had 1 40 and a few 20's.
Anything over 30lb caught in daylight hours has to be photgraphed by the bailiff.
Food was good.
All of us apart from swims 4 and 5 left by 7 a.m. on the saturday.
So get in pegs 4 and 5 for the bigger fish.
Swim 1 blanked.
Swim 2 had one fish, 20lb+
Swim 4 had a 65, 55 and a couple of others.
Swm 5 had 2 40's plus a couple of others.
Swim 9 had 6 between 20-30lbs.
Swim 10 blanked. A lot of weed here. Lost 2, sliced off by mussels maybe from the right hand corner.
Swim 11 had a few between 20-30lbs.
Swim 12 had 1 40 and a few 20's.
Anything over 30lb caught in daylight hours has to be photgraphed by the bailiff.
Food was good.
All of us apart from swims 4 and 5 left by 7 a.m. on the saturday.
So get in pegs 4 and 5 for the bigger fish.
In reply to Post #34
Just got back,
Swim 1/2 - Blanked
Swim 3 - Blanked
Swim 4 - 1 x 40lb common
Swim 5 - 4 x 20s to 27lb
Swim 6 - Not fished
Swim 7 - 3 fish to 44lb
Swim 8 - Not fished
Swim 9/10 - 4 fish to 47lb
Swim 11 - Blanked
Swim 12 - 3 x 20s
15 fish in total.
Just got back,
Swim 1/2 - Blanked
Swim 3 - Blanked
Swim 4 - 1 x 40lb common
Swim 5 - 4 x 20s to 27lb
Swim 6 - Not fished
Swim 7 - 3 fish to 44lb
Swim 8 - Not fished
Swim 9/10 - 4 fish to 47lb
Swim 11 - Blanked
Swim 12 - 3 x 20s
15 fish in total.
In reply to Post #35
Worse week than us then?
Worse week than us then?
I'd be seriously unimpressed going all that way for any of those peg results!
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