Grand Fontenay
Cepoy, Northern FranceLake Description
Lac du Grand Fontenay
Like many carp fishing lakes in France, Lac du Grand Fontenay is an old gravel pit with a total area of 22 hectares, which is about 55 acres. The depths vary between 3 and 5,5 meters. The venue hold a fish stock af around 1000 carp and the current lake record is 28kg (62lb). Two swims feature a mobile home and two other swims have a small chalet for 1 angler. There are 14 swims provided with electricity. In the middle of the venue there's an interesting peninsula with 4 great swims. The bailiff lives on the property and is available at all times.
The swims
The lake has 17 comfortable swims with good access. There's a large variety of swims so here's a little overview:
Swim 1: This is a double swim and for maximum 2 non-fishing guests. There's a hut on the swim with electricity, fridge, micro wave and two beds.
Swims 2: This swim features a great 4 person holiday home. More information HERE
Swim 3: This swim also features a great 4 person holiday home. More information HERE
Swim 4: single swim. Electricity on the swim (included in the price)
Swims 5-6-7-8-9: singles; no electricity on these swims.
Swim 10: single swim with electricity (included in the price)
Swim 11: single swim without electricity.
Swim 12 & 13: both are double swims with electricity (included in the price) on each swim.
Swim 14: double swim, no electricity
Swim 15: single swim, with electricity included in the price
Swims 16 & 17: single swims; they feature a chalet with bed and are provided with electricity (included in the price)
After you have unloaded you park your vehicle near the reception for swim 15-16-17-1-2-3, or near swim 5 for swim 4-5-6-7, or at the entrance of the peninsula for swim 8-9-10-11-12-13-14.
Stocks
There's a large fish stock with around 50 carp per hectare which are about 1200 fish in total.The management have done their homework as there's a stunning variety with not only commons and mirrors; there are also fully scales, linear carp, koi, leather & grassies. Every fish has a micro chip and at your arrival you'll receive a chip-reader to identify every fish you land. This way the lake has a perfect view on weight increase, unwanted diseases, etc. The biggest carp weigh around 65lb. There is also some sturgeon, catfish up to 75kg, pike & silver fish. The deeper spots can be found in front of swim 15, very recommendable for those who'd like to target catfish & sturgeon.
Service & Facilities
The facilities & WC are located behind swim 3, and next to the reception another sanitary building will be put in place soon. The mobile homes have their own WC & shower.
There's a small tackle shop on site, and you can rent bikes for 4€ per day. (mobile homes have 2 bikes included in the price)
Holiday home
On swim 2 there is comfortable bungalows with 2 bedrooms. In one bedroom there is a double bed, in the other room there is a bunkbed. Sheets and blankets are provided on arrival, but we advise guests to bring their own duvet or sleeping bag. The kitc...
In swim 3 there is a comfortable bungalow with 2 bedrooms. In one bedroom there is a double bed, in the other room there is a bunkbed. Undersheet and blanket are delivered, but nevertheless we would advise you to bring your own quilts. The kitchen ...
Key points
- Lake Lac du Grand Fontenay
- Departement Loiret
- Open All year around
- Distance Calais-Grand Fontenay: 390 km
- Area 22 ha
- Bottom hard with some silt
- Depth 3 à 5,5 meter
- Weed No
- Stock 1000 carp 22 - 65 lbs
- Access All swims are accessible by car
- Price per angler 282€ par week, 144€ weekend, 152€ midweek
- Price per non-angler 5€ per day
- Rent Cabin swim 16+17, electricity included 15€ per day
- Rent Mobile home, electricity + non-anglers included 60€ per day
- WIFI NO
- Winter prices on demand
- Exclusive Booking: 6550€ per week
