De Ronde Bleek

De Ronde Bleek is a privately owned lake in the Netherlands. The main carp lake is just over 6 acre and was meant to be part of a large trout fish farm. Through circumstances the development of the trout fish farm couldn’t be completed and one of the 2 lakes that remained was stocked with carp. Because of the stagnating development the lake and the surrounding terrain has maintained an erratic but highly natural character.

The carp lake is surrounded by ground walls, trees, bushes and reeds. The lake and surroundings of the lake know a high level of biodiversity. The lake itself is characterized by a big variation in depth and different locations attractive to carp. Reeds, bars, plateaus and overhanging trees. Fishing at De Ronde Bleek is never the same and almost always a challenge. Circumstances in and around the lake always offer new challenges for fishermen that want to crack the code. Knowledge of carpfishing is important here and carpfishermen will most of the be challenged at De Ronde Bleek.

With a maximum of four fishermen there are loads of ways and spots to fish. Each well maintained fishing peg has a large fishing hut and with carp as big as 60,4 lbs De Ronde Bleek is a true Eldorado for carpfishermen.

Fishstock

The fish stock of De Ronde Bleek consists of circa 180 strong and healthy mirror, linear and common carp varying in size from 15 to 60+ lbs. In total there are 8 known fish over 50 lbs and about 20 carp over 40 pounds with numours 30 pounds.

The fish were stocked from 2009 in different phases. Last stocking was done at the end of 2019 when 30 of our own homebredcarp were introduced. The average weight of the carp is around 26 lbs.

In 2009 about 150 carp from 3 to 7 kg’s were stocked. Besides these fish 50 of our own bred carp varying in size from 1 to 3kg’s were introduced. Every year some of our home bred carp are introduced to the main lake. About 70% of the fish consists of mirror carp and around 30% are commons. Besides carp there are also some grass carp in the lake of which the biggest is over 1 meter in length and weighing well over 15kg’s. There also 2 diamond sturgeons, a couple of tench and one european catfish swimming around at De Ronde Bleek.

The fish are all coming from acknowledged fish farms with a reliable origin. The currently biggest fish are mainly bred on De Ronde Bleek. The abundance of natural foodsources, the pleasant watertemperature (because of the depth) and the constant feeding of the fish maintain a healthy and well growing stock of carp. Our fish will not give up an easy fight

Swims & facilities

The main lake can be fished from two sides. The pegs are situated in a way that you can’t be bothered by other fishermen fishing the lake. Peg 1 and 2 are one person pegs located next to each other. Peg 5 is a two person peg on the opposite side of the lake. The pegs are provided with a relatively high plateau to place your rods accompanied by a ‘stair’ to cope with the fluctuating water levels during the year. This is to make sure both fishermen and the fishes safety can be guaranteed. On each peg there is a weighing pole and unhookingmat available. Besides these retainer slings and landing nets are cared for so please leave these at home! On every peg there’s also a boat available for which an electric motor and batteries can be rent.

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To further aid the needs of some fishermen the peg is outfitted with a fishing hut of 3,6 x 4,25 meters. The hut is about 3 meters high and has a nice ‘roof’. The huts aren’t furnished but they will definitely keep you dry and comfortable if you wish to use them. It is still possible to place a tent or umbrella on the peg if you prefer.

Each peg offers a great variety in feature to fish. The pegs are placed in a way they offer enough privacy and to make sure fishermen can fish peacefully and relax. In our opinion the ideal carpfishing situation.

Directly near the water, situated near peg 2, the facilities are located consisting of a shower, toilet, freezer, refrigerator and electricity.

About 400 meters from the carp lake you also find a our person apartment which can be rent (also a possible to include breakfast).

Arrival and visitors
– Time of arrival: 12.00 
– Time of departure: 10.00 
– Upon arrival you must report and identify yourself to the manager. Presence at the location is not allowed without permission from the administrator. 
–  Guests must report to the manager in advance.  Guests must park their car in front of the parking lot at the company residence and are not allowed to drive their car to the back.
– Anyone who enters the site does so entirely at their own expense and risk. Anyone who enters or on the water in any way is obliged to provide himself with adequate life-saving equipment during that time and is responsible for its actual and efficient use. Swimming and/or diving is prohibited. Drug possession and/or use and/or excessive alcohol consumption is prohibited. 
– Persons under the age of 16 may only enter the site under the supervision and full responsibility of adults and make use of the options offered by the entrance ticket.

General
– All waste, including and in particular cigarette and cigar butts and plastic-wrapped dog feces, must be deposited in the appropriate waste bags. The waste bags must be taken home. 
– Music is only allowed in a way that is not audible to third parties. Open fire is not allowed. 
– Use the sanitary facilities for your needs
– Fishermen's cars may be parked in the designated places. While setting up and packing, the car may be driven near the swim (if possible). During the fishing session, cars are not allowed to be driven around the carp pond and the car must remain in the parking lot at all times. Road traffic regulations apply to the parking lot and the rest of the site 
– Respect nature and its surroundings. It is not allowed to prune trees, branches or shrubs. If you are bothered by branches, please call the administrator

Fish treatment
Care for the health and welfare of the fish is a high priority at De Ronde Bleek. Always make sure that the fins are along the body in the direction of the tail of the fish before lifting them out of the water. Wounds in the fish should be treated with specific means, eg Kryston Clinic. The fish caught, and the materials to be used by catch, must be kept well wet, and after weighing and/or photographing, immediately put back into the water at the swim where the fish landed. Only shoot low to the ground, so never stand up straight and lift the fish high. Make sure that the fish is always lifted above the unhooking mat. Never carry the fish on the arms to the water but always use the weighing bag.

– If a carp gets stuck in the obstacles, please contact the manager. Don't pull unnecessarily. The caretaker will guide you to the carp to release it together. 
– Sick and/or injured carp should be kept in the water when caught and reported immediately by telephone to the manager 06 – 13 23 06 90. This irrespective of the time of the catch. Keep the carp in the landing net or weighing bag in the water until the manager is on site. 
– Caught carp over 20 kg must be reported immediately to the manager 06 – 13 23 06 90, regardless of the time of the catch. Keep the carp in the water until the manager is on site. Only then can photos etc. be taken. This is for the safety of the carp of the Ronde Bleek.

Swims
– You may only fish from swims 1, 2 and 5. 
– At least 1 angler must remain on the swim at all times. It is forbidden to leave the rods unattended or to place the rods in a different swim than the one assigned. 
– The parts of the pond that are marked out for the cuttings must also be adhered to. 
– Each swim has a fishing hut, but there is also a possibility to set up a tent. The use of tents may only be in camouflage colors, this is at the sole discretion of the administrator. 
– Entering the water is only allowed on the swims. Due to the erratic bottom course, it is forbidden to enter the water from the steep side.
– During the fishing session, cars are not allowed to be driven around the carp pond and the car must be left in the parking lot at all times 
– The fishing spot and surroundings must be kept clean during the fishing session and also left clean at the end of the fishing session fishing session. 
– It is not allowed to fish in other waters, unless permission of the manager.

Equipment 
– Fishing is allowed with a maximum of 3 rods per person. 
– Line thickness at least 0.30 mm 
– Hooks with mircobarb are allowed, maximum hook size 4. 
– Unhooking mat, landing net and weighing bag are available on the swim. It is not allowed to use or have your own unhooking mat, landing net and/or weighing bag on the site. 
– It is not allowed to fish with braided main line, lead core and/or leaders or the fasting lead system (in case of line break the fish must be able to lose the lead immediately). 
-The use of storage bags is prohibited. The weighing bags present may not be used as storage bags, unless expressly indicated by the manager.
– Only bar markers are allowed. The use of H-markers or other permanent markers is not allowed. 
– A bait boat is allowed. Each site is equipped with boats, own boats are not allowed! When using a boat, wearing a life jacket is mandatory. (If you are not in possession of a life jacket yourself, you can rent one at the Ronde Bleek for € 5 per day) Within your own fishing sector / swim, the boat may be used at your own discretion to carry or sail out the lines. Outside the own fishing sector, the boat may only be used in case of emergencies. In case of calamities, please contact Jan Kursten 06 1323 0690 (also at night).

Bait
- You are allowed to bring your own particles (prepared or ready-made). The particles can be checked several times to guarantee the health of the carp. Particles can also be purchased at the Ronde Bleek. 
– Only fresh or frozen boillies may be used. As long as there are no preservatives in the boillies, they can be used. 
– Do not throw spoiled food in the lake but in the waste bin.

Advice for fishing in Netherlands can be found HERE.

GPS:
Lat 51.357711791992
Lon 5.636740207672

ADDRESS

De Ronde Bleek, Ronde Bleek 2a, 6029 PE, Sterksel

PHONE

+31 (0) 613230690

EMAIL

info@derondebleek.nl

WEBSITE

Lake Website

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