Welcome
What we offer
- Exclusive use of our private fishing lake and grounds totaling 7 acres for £550 per week for up to 4 anglers (which is around £137 per person per week for a group of 4).
- Log cabin for self catering accommodation, which sleeps up to 4 with Shower room, Kitchen with cooking facilities, including Fridge, Freezer, Oven, Microwave, also Satellite TV and DVD player.
- Very Private & secluded location.
- Well stocked, 40 year old estate Lake of 5 acres, which had not been seriously fished until 2009.
- Majority of the fish within the lake have never been caught and fight ferociously.
- Current stock of Fish include Carp to 37lb, Crucians to 5lb, Zander to 18lb, Catfish to 15lb, and Tench, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Pike and Perch to unknown weights.
- Fish are totally unpressured.
Etang La Ridelee is situated in the Mayenne region of Northern France and is a beautiful and tranquil private 40 year old, 5 acre Carp fishing lake, with its own private log cabin accommodating up to 4 people.
It has shower and toilet facilities, Fridge, Freezer, Satellite TV and kitchen facilities.
There is a small town 5 minutes away, with all amenities including restaurants, boulangerie and a supermarket with a petrol station.
If you are looking for a low cost, self catering, quality carp fishing holiday in France, then why not stay at Etang La Ridelee?
It is ideal for both experienced and novice anglers, while our facilities make it an excellent choice for families, small groups, as well as catering for the individual angler.
The Lake
The lake lies in a sheltered location totally surrounded by trees. Depths vary from 3-4ft at the shallow end of the lake and 6-8ft at the deeper end of the lake.
On warm sunny days, you will be greeted early in the morning by the kingfishers flying at top speed from their favourite branches and the tiny tell tail bubbles gently breaking the surface of the lake showing that the Carp are looking for breakfast.
There is one island which is within casting distance where fish, especially carp, can usually be found and a second island with access via a bridge which is ideal for stalking.
There is a boat and a lifejacket available for the use of guests, however this is made available on the basis that guests must take 100% responsibility for their own safety.
The Fish
The lake has a good stock of fish include Carp, Tench, Bream, Crucian Carp, Catfish, Roach, Rudd, Pike, Perch and Zander.
An additional 93 double figure Carp up to 37lb have been introduced over the last 12 months. (see Gallery)
As we only acquired this fishing lake in 2008, the largest existing carp specimens may not have been caught yet. Who knows - you may get a surprise!
The Grounds
The grounds extend to 7 acres including 2 meadows with fruit trees, which provide a haven for butterflies' and birds. There is a path totally encircling the 5 acre fishing lake.
The grounds are totally secluded and surrounded by trees and bushes. There are 6 comfortable sized swims where bivvies can be erected.
The Log Cabin
The log cabin is situated down a meandering 180 metre private drive, and is totally secluded by trees.
At the end of the drive there is space to park 2 cars.
The cabin is situated about 30 metres from the edge of the fishing lake and is slightly elevated to take advantage of the beautiful views of the lake.
There is space to erect bivvies in all of the swims.
Within the cabin there is everything you need for self catering, including pots, pans & crockery.
No bed linen or towels are provided.
Beds consist of 2 single bunk beds and 1 double sofa bed.
The layout of the cabin includes Lounge, Kitchenette, Bedroom, Shower room and Covered veranda.
Facilities include gas hob, sink, fridge, bait freezer, oven, microwave, shower, toilet, satellite TV and DVD player.
There is a bar-b-q, an outside picnic table and also 4 bicycles (2 adults & 2 Children) available for use of guests.