Grosley
Grosley-sur-Risle, Normandy
Lake Description
Overview
Situated roughly a one hour drive from the port of Le Havre, Lac de Grosley lies in the valley of the river Risle in Normandy. However if you prefer to travel to Calais the lake is only 177 miles (285 km) which is an easy three hour drive. The nearest town is Beaumont-le-Roger which, although not very large, does have all the facilities you could require during your stay. The town of Rouen is the nearest major town and this is around a one hour drive away.
There are two lakes on the site which are fringed with deciduous woodland, with majestic oaks and tall poplars, and open fields and both are easily accessible.
The Lake
There are two lakes available to anglers, both of which are fringed by woodland and fields. The lakes are bordered by lily beds, fringed with reeds and with overhanging trees creating holding areas for the fish. The first lake is around 29 acres (12 ha) and features a central island, a real holding spot for the carp. The second lake is smaller at around 9.8 acres (4 ha). Both are fully accessible via a gravel path which runs around the perimeter of the lakes. The whole complex is very secure and is locked at night.
All of the swims are accessible by car (you are allowed to park the car at the swim during your stay), and there are several wooden gazebo-style shelters around the lake depending on which swims are chosen.
Boats and Bait boats can be used.
The lakes have hard, gravel bottoms and are both around 2 - 2,5 meters deep.
The Swims
There is a good variety of swims to choose from at Grosley with a maximum of 20 anglers fishing at any one time. The swims are spread over the two lakes, with only two available on the small lake, giving anglers plenty of space to fish, and, unlike many lakes with hard, gravel swims cut into the banks, the swims at Grosley are natural and grassy. They are spacious and there is parking right behind most of the swims.
Swims 2, 15, 17, 18 and 19 are single swims with all the rest capable of being fished by two anglers. Swim 10 and 21 can be booked by 3 anglers, so are 18+19.
Several swims have a table and a small wooden chalet/gazebo-style building which can be used to store your gear or to cook in (with your own equipment). These are quite capable of taking a bed chair and many anglers sleep in them. They are available on swims 3, 7, 10, 13, 17, 21 and 23.
Fish Stocks
The stock in the lakes consists of a mix of mirrors and fully-scaled mirror carp with some lovely commons. There is a good mix of fish, all incredibly well-coloured, ranging from around 20lb (9.8kg, the natural, original stocking) to around 61lb (27,5kg). The average is around 24lb (12.2kg) and there are around 300 carp stocked in total. Carp of over 44lb (20kg) are regularly caught. There are a few crayfish in the lakes but not enough to cause anglers problems and there are no poisson chat. In the winter from 2016 80 commons between 25 and 35 lbs were introduced in the big lake.
Facilities
There is also a toilet/shower block for the use of anglers which also contains a fridge, freezer and microwave oven. Electricity is available for charging batteries & phones.
The venue features a small tackle shop with general items such as hooks, weights etc.
Prices
- Lake Exclusive Small Lake: 1360€ (up to 4 anglers) (Sat - Sat)
- Lake Exclusive Large Lake: 4250€ (up to 14 anglers) (Sat - Sat)
- Lake Exclusive both Lakes: 5500€ (up to 18 anglers) (Sat - Sat)
- Anglers: 340 Euros per Week (Sat - Sat)
- Non-fishing guests: 75€ per week
*excluding waste disposal tax
- Particle-mix 20€ per 5 kg, hemp 20€ per 5kg.
- Boilies range CCMOORE and MTC baits. Please contact nicolas@fishermanholidays.com
- Carp-cradle: 20€ per week.
- Boat rental: 100€ per week.
Referral:
“Carp Fishing at Lac De Grosley in Normandy (by Neil Denton)
Having never fished in France before both me and my son-in law (Ade) booked a week’s fishing with Fishermans Holidays which was arranged with Thomas from their main office the support and help given to go was 1st class and very informative with lots of advice.
We were then shown around our swims and give some tips on how to fish. Although we were tired from the travel from Cornwall via Dover we very quickly got set up and fishing with four rods each and I soon had a bend in my rods with a nice fish 28.5lbs.
We had set ourselves a target of one fish a day and this was blown away with some fantastic results with 67 Carp between us in total, 6x 30+ (35.10lbs) biggest by Ade. 45 x 20lbs plus and I (Neil) caught a lake record Sturgeon of 19.12lbs
A big thanks goes to the help from Howard at Nutrabaits in selecting the bait for the trip nearly all the catches came from Trigger and Salmon-Caviar and Black pepper Boilies. The time spent at the bait centre was well worth all the time prior to our trip.
Eric and his wife also provided excellent food throughout the week and the need to take your own food is not required, the site facilities are excellent.
As you can see we had a fantastic time and would recommend this experience to any one reading this we are definitely looking forward to going back again in May next year, I have some great photographs that got better the end of the week.”
Neil Denton
Key points
- The Lake Grosley
- Departement Normandy
- Open: March - November
- Distance to lake: Le Havre - Grosley: 110 km Calais - Grosley: 286 km
- Surface 12 + 4 ha
- Bottom: Hard gravel bottom
- Depth: 2 to 2,5 Meter
- Max. Anglers: 18
- Stocking: lots of 20's, 30's and 40's. Record: 67lbs
- Weed formation: possible in the warmer months
- Access: all swims have good access by car, except swim 13
- Price Angler: 340 € per week
- Price non-fishing guest: 75€ per week
- Lake Exclusive small lake: 1360€ (up to 4 anglers)
- Lake Exclusive large lake: 4250€ (up to 14 anglers)
- Lake Exclusive both lakes: 5250€ (up to 18 anglers)
- WIFI No
- use of a boat: Yes
Rules - Grosley
NormandyARRIVAL- & DEPARTURE
Arrival between 10 and 12 AM, departure before 10AM. You will have no acces to your swim before 12AM. Please respect these hours so that our bailiff can prepare your swim.
Upon arrival a 50€ deposit will be collected per angler. The angler should bring a valid booking confirmation.
Upon departure you are expected to leave your swim and the cabin in a clean state: No cigarette buds, no waste left behind, sweep the cabin, …
Please bring garbage to the front and separate waste in the designated containers. Glass should be kept separate and brought to the communal glass container 200M from the venue.
Dirty swims and/or badly separated waste will automatically result in losing your deposit.
CONTACT:
Fisherman Holidays: +32 (0)50 36 34 29 - WHATSAPP: +32 486 113024 (Nicolas)
Bailiff (FR): +33-6-72009619 (Médéric)
Police: just call the number 17
Ambulance: 15
Fire Brigade: 18
General emergency nr 112
HOUSE RULES
- Bait can and will be checked. If particles are not properly prepared, they can be rejected. Tiger nuts and peanuts are prohibited.
- It’s allowed to fish 24 hrs per day - catch and release
- Baitboats and boats are allowed. The use of a safety vest is mandatory. Use of a boat is at own risk and responsability.
- Swimming and wading is forbidden.
- Allowed rigs: “carp friendly” rigs (safety bolt, tubing, f.e. central shocker system, helicopter), hooks with micro barb (max. size 2) and nylon mainline. When in doubt, please check with the bailiff.
- The hooklink may be stiff or braided, but should always be less strong than the main line. Lead shouldn’t be heavier than 80 grams.
- Not Allowed: carp sacs, bent hooks, braided mainline and Lead Core.. Follow the instructions of the bailiff for all safety-measures on rigs.
- 3 Rods per angler.
- Bivvies and tents should be brown or green.
- Each angler should have a big landing net with a min. size of 90 cm and a carp cradle, a big weigh sling and Klinic to disinfect the hook wounds.
- Fishing is only allowed on the booked swims. Respect the dedicated zones.
- Please return the fish carefully to the water. Special attention to grass carp and sturgeon!
- Open fire is not allowed. Gas cookers and barbecues are allowed if they don’t leave marks in the grass.
- Alcohol abuse and drugs are not tolerated.
- Please respect the nature and the tranquility of the site. Keep clean the sanitary building and the swims.
- Dogs are allowed, bus shall under no circumstance cause harm (noise, aggression, excrements, etc) to other guests. Keep them on a leash.
- The owner can keep the deposit if you don’t respect these regulations
- Visitors are welcome between 9AM and 18AM and will be charged 10€ pp/day. They are subject to the same rules. The angler(s) are responsible for their guests.
- Cars are allowed, we ask you to use them as minimal as possible. Drive slowly.
- The owner and the bailiff can check the hooklinks at any time.
- Your stay on Domaine de Lac de Groslsy is at your own risk. Carp Holidays can not be held responsible for injuries, death, theft, damage, aso during your stay.
- Each angler should sign the regulations declaring that he/she accepts them.
- In case you are caught marking fish, you will have to deal with French Justice
- Markers in any form are not allowed
- Caravans and large camping cars are not allowed
Reviews
.First trip to the lake , nice surroundings ! a tricky week , but still managed 4 to 58lb & will be back ‘24 !
Swims are pretty well spread out giving anglers plenty of water ! Our peg (13) was nice , nice touch with the chalet , could do with shuttering at the front to stop possible fish damage when bringing fish to the bank .
Hi Tomas
Had a great time this year only 5 fish but all quality fish 34lb 5oz commo
the fishing slowed up during the week temperatures at night 43lb 3oz mirror
dropped quiet a bit may that's why the fishing slowed down 47lb 7oz mirror
86lb sturgeon great fish
To hot. Not your fault everything else ok. Already booked for next year.kind regards bill dunk.
