Evening Gents,
I'm after a recommendation for my first French trip with my 14-year old son (he's a keen carper). The criteria I'm looking for:
- No more than 2 hours drive (from Chunnel or Pompey ferry).
- Bivvied up but access to freezer and showers.
- Small venue (max. 10 acres).
- Size not an issue, 20s and 30s plenty good enough.
- At the prolific/runs water end of the scale.
I have zero experience of French fishing so I'm keen to get some of the collective wisdom on here. Thanks in advance for your help.
John
I'm after a recommendation for my first French trip with my 14-year old son (he's a keen carper). The criteria I'm looking for:
- No more than 2 hours drive (from Chunnel or Pompey ferry).
- Bivvied up but access to freezer and showers.
- Small venue (max. 10 acres).
- Size not an issue, 20s and 30s plenty good enough.
- At the prolific/runs water end of the scale.
I have zero experience of French fishing so I'm keen to get some of the collective wisdom on here. Thanks in advance for your help.
John
In reply to Post #1
Bounty lakes mate, would be perfect for what you want plus do a good deal for dad's and lads
Bounty lakes mate, would be perfect for what you want plus do a good deal for dad's and lads
In reply to Post #1
wildboar on abbey lakes complex?
little bit bigger than you said but think it ticks all the boxes
wildboar on abbey lakes complex?
little bit bigger than you said but think it ticks all the boxes
In reply to Post #2
Have a look at Jurrasik Carp Lake 2
Narrow long lake, good fish, owner is very helpful
Have a look at Jurrasik Carp Lake 2
Narrow long lake, good fish, owner is very helpful
In reply to Post #1
Bounty m8 my son loved it when he was 14 he had a couple of 40s !! Going back this year wi5h him and my 8 year old.
Showers charge points. Bar good grub if u want a bar meal and easy clean fishing
Bounty m8 my son loved it when he was 14 he had a couple of 40s !! Going back this year wi5h him and my 8 year old.
Showers charge points. Bar good grub if u want a bar meal and easy clean fishing
In reply to Post #1
Frog lake on Abbey complex .
Under 2 hrs drive and great little lake full of fish.
You can get a decent meal , few beers , showers and local supermarket about 5 mins in a car
Frog lake on Abbey complex .
Under 2 hrs drive and great little lake full of fish.
You can get a decent meal , few beers , showers and local supermarket about 5 mins in a car
In reply to Post #1
Bounty's perfect for you but a bit more than a two hour drive , more like four and that's hacking it
Bounty's perfect for you but a bit more than a two hour drive , more like four and that's hacking it
In reply to Post #7
Not if he goes from Portsmouth to caen then it's less than 2 hours
Not if he goes from Portsmouth to caen then it's less than 2 hours
www.bountylemans.com
Adult & Junior (under16) sharing a swim and fishing – 4 rods (2 each)
Fishing and food inclusive package only £295 + 270 euros (euros paid on arrival)
John
Adult & Junior (under16) sharing a swim and fishing – 4 rods (2 each)
Fishing and food inclusive package only £295 + 270 euros (euros paid on arrival)
John
In reply to Post #1
Thanks for all the replies, gents - Bounty does look like it fits the bill!
Thanks for all the replies, gents - Bounty does look like it fits the bill!
In reply to Post #10
You can ring me on 02392460948 if you have any questions
John
You can ring me on 02392460948 if you have any questions
John
In reply to Post #11
Avoid Paris 😂
Avoid Paris 😂
In reply to Post #10
Bounty is going to be my choice of venue when my son is old enough for a dad's and lads trip (a few years off yet). Has everything onsite and ideal in regards to stocks and level of challenge (plus a bar!!)
Bounty is going to be my choice of venue when my son is old enough for a dad's and lads trip (a few years off yet). Has everything onsite and ideal in regards to stocks and level of challenge (plus a bar!!)
In reply to Post #13
...plus a bar!
Vital component of a fishing holiday...and there are some serious whackers in there!
...plus a bar!
Vital component of a fishing holiday...and there are some serious whackers in there!
In reply to Post #1
Try Brittany Forest lakes. Formerly China Lakes.
Good Runs Water
2hrs from St Malo
Has a bar.
Full of fish, nice place, Good chance of a 40 or bigger (up to 79).
Nice place with all amenities.
Also has another lake (lake Noir) with big cats in it.
Try Brittany Forest lakes. Formerly China Lakes.
Good Runs Water
2hrs from St Malo
Has a bar.
Full of fish, nice place, Good chance of a 40 or bigger (up to 79).
Nice place with all amenities.
Also has another lake (lake Noir) with big cats in it.