Gigantica Main Lake

A former gravel pit known as the Domaine Saint Christopher which opened as a commercial fishery in 2002. The water is cobalt blue because of the heavily alkaline gravel it has been dug from. Depths range between 18 and 25 feet. The bottom is fairly flat with very few lumps and bumps.

Gigantica is a serious carp water for the dedicated carp angler wishing to fish a ‘proper’ carp lake with plenty of room. Swims have been dropped from 26 to only 12! This means the carp are not under the pressure they once where. Baiting up fro a boat is still allowed, but dropping rigs is not. Since these measure have been introduced the carp now frequent area’s of the lake they never have. The carp are now behaving in a more natural way.

Facilities

Ablutions - We have two separate heated toilets and a heated shower room. The shower is a power shower in a large cubicle, so you can scrub up in style.
Bait Freezer - A large chest freezer is available for anglers to store their frozen bait in, with sufficient space for 20kg per angler. 
Tackle Shop - Our on site shop has a well stocked range of Korda terminal tackle which will cover all your fishing needs at Gigantica. We accept card payments, so no need to bring large amounts of cash with you.
Boilies - We have two Mainline baits available to purchase on site; the Link and Fyber, which can be pre-ordered ahead of your trip. Both have been introduced to the lake for the last three years with great success. Matching wafters and pop-ups are also available.
Food - All our staff know their way around the kitchen and can cater for all your dietary requirements. The food package consists of breakfast and evening meal daily. We also offer a baguette delivery service at lunchtime for a small charge. Our menu consists of homecooked favourites, so feel free to let us know your preferences on arrival.
Snacks & Beverages - A range of beer, soft drinks, water and snacks are available 24 hrs in the clubhouse. We operate an honesty system during the week and settle up prior to you leaving.

Respect the Venue

Every carp must be weighed and photographed on both sides. Enter the details onto the catch report forms provided.
Bream & Tench - place in a keepnet or retainer and inform the bailiff.
Maximum of three rods per angler. All in the same swim.
Do not cut back tree branches or vegetation.
Please leave the toilet and shower facilities in a clean and tidy condition.
Drug and Alcohol abuse is not tolerated, those found highly intoxicated will be asked to leave, and placed on a collective fishery ‘black list’.
No fires, including all forms of BBQ/fire pit.
All vehicles must be parked in the designated car parks after unloading. The track must be kept clear at all times.
Anglers must leave the lake by 10am on Saturday following their session.

Respect the Fish

Gigantica unhooking mats, nets, weight slings, carp care kits MUST be used.
No carp sacks allowed on site.
No leadcore or lead free leaders; except for Korda Dark Matter Leaders, or similar.
Barbless Hooks Only - No long, curved shank hooks or 360 rigs to be used.
Minimum reel line diameter of 0.40mm (we recommend 15lb Touchdown).
No braided reel lines or shock leaders allowed; including fluorocarbon and mono shock leaders (with the exception of spod/marker rods).
Tapered Mainlines are permitted, minimum diameter is 0.33mm (12-40lb).
For Zig fishing, 0.30mm minimum hooklink diameter.
All rigs must be safe, ensuring that the Carp can lose the lead in the event of a “crack off” or the line breaking.
Any fish suspected to be over 50lb must not be removed from the water without the bailiff being present, day or night. Leave it in the net and contact the bailiff (24hrs).
Rods must not be left unattended under any circumstance in The Treeline, Scottie’s Corner, Big Southerly, The Stink and Big Girls. When fishing tight to the tree line, you must fish locked up with the rods secured firmly in the butt rests.
Fish must never be lifted from the water in the landing net. The fish care board explains all.

Respect other Anglers

Please keep within your swim boundaries as shown on the lake map.
Rigs must be cast from the bank, no wading.
No remote controlled bait boats allowed.
Rowing boats are not to be used.
Please keep music to a low level and be aware your voices travel in this quiet part of the countryside.
No dogs or other animals allowed.
No Pike fishing.
No anglers under the age of 18 allowed on the Main Lake at Gigantica.

Advice for fishing in France can be found HERE.

GPS:
Lat 48.438751220703
Lon 4.458230018616

ADDRESS

Gigantica, 2 Les Marcheries, Saint Christophe Dodinicourt, 10500, France

PHONE

01268 820440

EMAIL

bookings@gigantica-carp.com

WEBSITE

Lake Website

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