Exclusive Carp Fishing at Clay Lakes in Northern France a simple journey from Calais we offer two original Cassini forest lakes now home to big fighting carp, they date back centuries ago designed by the Monks hidden away in a idyllic woodland this picturesque venue is home to a sanctuary of wildlife the perfect setting for a carp fishing holiday.
Both lakes were heavily stocked nearly two decades ago and in that time these fish have flourished into matured specimens giving anglers a real treat and a great opportunity to catch a carp of a lifetime. Our current Lake Records are a 56lb common in Lake 1 and a 61lb common in Lake 2.
2018 & 2019 we stocked both lakes for the future generations and to maintain a balance throughout. A beautiful 50lb 9oz Mirror was added to lake 1 plus 96 Mirrors, Commons and Leather ranging from 17lb to 30lb were shared between both lakes.
All customers that were unable to travel due to the new Covid restrictions in 2020 at Clay Lakes were automatically rebooked into the 2021 season. Future bookings with us will also be protected in the same way giving you peace of mind.
Each lake booking includes a Cabin it has a fitted Kitchen and Bathroom giving our guests everything they need to enjoy their holiday whilst at Clay Lakes. We have built new decking areas on cabins (1) & (2) plus developed the swims adding steps down to the water making it easier for returning fish.
Travelling to us is a simple journey from Calais at 3 hours 40 minutes or alternatively travel through Belgium at just over 4 hours and pay no tolls.
The Lakes
Lake 1 is 2.3 acres and for up to 3 anglers, 4 spacious swims to choose between. Lake record is a 56lb common from swim 2. Average depths are 4.5 to 6.5 foot although the clay lakebed is uniformed you can find random drop offs and caves inside the margins were fish will be caught. The old riverbed runs through the middle of the lake from the dam wall to the sleuth and is about 1.5 to 2m wide. No weed, hidden snags, crayfish or poisson chat to catch you out. Both of the lakes are fully secure on Private Land and monitored by us closely. We are available either on site or by telephone directly.
Lake 2 is 5.4 acres and for up to 4 anglers, 6 spacious swims including two doubles perfect for a social. Lake record is a 61lb Common from swim 3. Average depths are 4.5 to 6 foot, uniformed clay lakebed and random drop offs, the overflow of water from lake 1 runs directly into lake 2. The old riverbed standing at swim 1 looking to the far side this fades from left to right to the overflow exit and is 1.5 to 2m wide, this is also a good area to catch fish from especially towards the back of the lake. No snags, weed, crayfish or poisson chat to catch you out.
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For those of you using Sat Nav systems if you enter ‘Gremilly’ as your destination and then follow the signs or type in these coordinates 49.284073, 5.553130
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2023 Season Lake 1 - £1150 per week, exclusive bookings up to 3 anglers, 4 swims & Lakeside Cabin
2023 Season Lake 2 - £1500 per week, exclusive bookings up to 4 anglers, 6 swims & Lakeside Cabin
Bait Packages available for arrival
For more information whatsapp or call Alan on 07476519177 / booking@claylakes.com
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