Goncourt - JB Lake
Cloyes-sur-Marne, Northern France
Lake Description
JB Lake
JB Lake is a 40 acres gravel pit and is part of the Goncourt Complex. The lake has never been fished before so the fish stock is unknown. The lake is over 20 years old and was originally stocked with over 600 hundred carp. Both mirrors and commons are present. The largest carp caught to date is a mirror of 60 lb. We estimate the average size of the fish to be 20lb plus with the fish growing by as much as three pounds per year.
The Lake
JB Lake is a typical gravel pit with gravel bottom, silt area and weed. The depth is 2 m to 3.5 at its deepest mostly 2 m though. You have access to all swims around the lake by car. You can park at the rear of your swims.
The lake's size makes it suitable for an exclusive booking for 16 anglers maximum or 14 individually booked anglers.
Important: you can't book a specific swim; on arrival there's a draw for the swim. There are plenty of swims, so everybody will have a good and nice swim.
This means that each angler will always have their own area of water to fish. The lake has an average depth of five to seven feet with quite a uniform flat bottom.
There are boats available on this lake and we recommend that these are used for weeded fish. When using the boats you must always wear a life jacket. Due to weather condition we might have weed during the warmer months. Because the lake hasn't been fished before, the fishing on JB Lake is considered to be easy with multiple catches regularly reported.
Facilities & Service
There are good, new facilities at JB Lake with shower and WC. The facilities also feature a fridge and freezer to store your bait and food. There are enough sockets to charge your batteries & mobile phones.
Pascale, the owner, visits the anglers every day to offer help and advise. On Fridays pizzas can be ordered and will be delivered on the swims.
There is 1 boat available on this lake and we recommend that these are used for weeded fish. When using the boats you must always wear a life jacket. Due to weather condition we may have some weed. The fishing on JB Lake is considered to be easy to moderate with multiple catches regularly reported.
Baits boats allowed and are recommended.
Dogs are also allowed but must be cleaned up after and the bags put into the bins.
Key points
- Lake JB Lake
- Departement Marne
- Open March - November
- Distance Calais - JB Lake 359 km
- Area 40 acres / 16 hectares
- Bottom Gravel pit with gravel bottom, silt area and weedgravel pit with gravel bottom, silt area and weed
- Depth max. 3,5m
- Max. Anglers Maximum number of angler will be 14 individual and 16 as an exclusive booking.
- Stocking 600 carp up to 60lb // 28kg
- Weed Possible during summer months
- Access Access to all swims around the lake by car. You can park at the rear of your swims
- Angler €250
- Non-fishing guest 70€
- Wifi No
- Lake Exclusive €2450 (max. 16 anglers)
Rules - Goncourt - JB Lake
Northern FrancePlease read the lake rules carefully, if any angler is found to be breaking the rules, they will be removed from the complex without refund. Our lakes have legal night fishing, no crayfish, no poisson chats.
GENERAL RULES
"The rules set out below are here for the safety of my customers and also of the beautiful fish that swim within the lakes. These rules are laid out to make sure everyone visiting Domaine de Goncourt have a safe and enjoyable fishing holiday. I want my customers to return each year and see the fish have grown, benefitted and prospered from the rules set out below. Thank you for your cooperation." Pascale Briallart"
Domaine de Goncourt does not allow the use of any type of nuts on the complex. This includes commercially prepared nuts and particles. This decision has been taken on a fish welfare basis along with poorly prepared nuts and particles by anglers that have been used in the past. If we find anyone using nuts on the complex then the whole group will be asked to stop fishing and leave the complex. No refund will be given due to this rule being broken by the a party member.
1. All anglers must meet at the lake you have book no earlier than 12.00pm on the Saturday of arrival. Cars must NOT be parked in front of any farm gates or block any road access on the complex. Departure time is 10am on Saturday and all anglers must have left the complex by this time. Pascale will arrive before 10am. You must not go onto any of the lakes before 12pm.
2. No anglers will be allowed on the lake before 12pm.
3. Maximum of 4 rods allowed.
4. Minimum breaking strain of line is 12lb. We recommend 15lb and above due to the size of the fish.
5. Maximum hook link breaking strain to be 25lb.
6. No lead core or leaders of any kind allowed on the complex.
7. A lead safety system to be used at all times. No fixed leads allowed.
8. Barbless or micro barbed hooks only. No hooks allowed larger than a size 2.
9. No bent hooks allowed on the complex.
10. Adequate unhooking mats are are required and also a water bucket must be available at all times to keep the fish wet while out of the water.
11. No sacking of fish at anytime.
12. We would ask that the fish kept out of the water for the minimum time possible.
13. Anyone found marking fish will be liable under French law for prosecution.
14. It is advised you have a fish care kit available. We recommend good Koi care products such as NT Labs Wound Seal and Ulcer Swab
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15. No braided mainline allowed. Braided lines are available for use when fishing for catfish only. This will only be allowed when using live or dead baits.
16. ALL NUTS are banned within the Domaine de Goncourt complex. This includes commercial pre packed particles. No shelf life Boilies to be used on Domaine de Goncourt, only fresh Boilies allowed.
17. All unwanted bait to be either taken home or put into the unwanted bait bin at the end of the week. This will be used during the winter months as a supplement to pellet feed that is used. PLEASE DO NOT THROW UNWANTED BAIT INTO THE MARGINS.
18. No rods to be left unattended at anytime.
19. All boats are used at you own risk. You must bring your own life jackets and these must be worn at all time while you using the boat. Failure to comply to this rule will mean that all the boats will be removed from the lake for that week.
20. Bait boats are allowed.
21. The cutting of trees and bank side vegetation is not allowed.
22. No climbing trees, or removal of branches allowed.
23. No litter to be left on the lake. The swims will be checked before departure.
24. Recycling bags must be used in conjunction with the leaflet supplied on arrival.
25. Toilets must be used in all circumstances.
26. No dogs allowed on the lakes. Dogs may be allowed on request to Domaine de Goncourt management. Owners must clean up after their animals in all cases.
27. We would ask that noise is kept to a minimum whilst on the lakes. Loud music and excessive drinking will not be tolerated.
28. No swimming in the lake.
29. No open fires or ground BBQ's.
30. Any anglers found to be breaking the rules will be asked to leave the complex and will forfeit any monies paid.
31. Children must be accompanied by their parents at all times.
32. The party leader is responsible for all loss or damage that may occur during his/her stay on Domaine de Goncourt lakes. On receipt of booking confirmation it is accepted that these rules have been read and will adhered to by all parties concerned.
33. We at Domaine de Goncourt expect all our angler and guests to behave to the highest standard while visiting the complex. We reserve the right to take appropriate action to any person/persons that have not complied with the rules or terms and conditions set out by the owner.
34. The owner of Domaine de Goncourt lakes accept no responsible for injury, loss, theft, fire or damage to any persons or property owned by the party concerned.
35. On arrival a recycling fee of 10€ per person will be charged.
36. Last rule of the lakes. Please come and enjoy yourself, you're on holiday!
Reviews
A nice place to fish, not my first time there.
Quite easy to fish.
No complaints! 😊
Very well stocked lake. The lake is much better since the facilities are up and running.
I would say an easy lake to fish. I'm looking forward to going back in September. ☺
Outstanding lake & bailiff
Good stay
Thoroughly enjoyed. Would go again.
