Grand Fontenay
Cepoy, Northern France
Lake 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 1500 carp and the current lake record is 34kg (75lb). 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, TV and two beds.
Swim 2: This swim features a great 4 person holiday home. More information HERE. There's electricity & airconditioning.
Swim 3: This swim also features a great 4 person holiday home. More information HERE. There's electricity & airconditioning.
Swim 4: single swim. Electricity on the swim (included in the price)
Swims 5-6-7: singles; with electricity on these swims.
Swims 8-9: singles.
Swim 10: single swim with electricity (included in the price)
Swim 11: single swim.
Swim 12 & 13: both are double swims with electricity (included in the price) on each swim.
Swim 14: double swim
Swim 15: single swim, with electricity
Swims 16 & 17: single swims; they feature a chalet with bed, fridge, TV 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 1500 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 is a 34 kg (75 lb) common; the lake record for mirror carp is 28 kg (62 lg) and the largest grasscarp is 32 kg (71 lb). There is also some sturgeon, catfish up to 75 kg, 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: 1500 carp 22 - 75 lbs
- Lake Record: 34 kg // 75 lb Common Carp
- Access: All swims are accessible by car
- WIFI: No
