Croix Blanche

The Croix Blanche lake at this northern French carp fishing venue is the first lake you come to on arrival at the fishery. It comprises of 7 swims and is the closest to the facilities and accommodation. There is a maximum of 5 anglers at any one time (six are allowed for an exclusive lake booking).
Custom build pegs have been constructed for each swim, providing dug outs and steps to the water to accommodate the varying water levels at the various times of the year, and each swim has plenty of room to install bivvies and rods.

The lake has been stocked regularly since I have owned the venue, the latest stocking having taken place in June 2010, when 50 carp were introduced ranging from 18lb to 26lb. This takes the stock to between 150 & 200 carp, the largest in 2013 being a 59lb mirror. The lake also saw a 46lb common banked.

The average size now being in the mid to upper twenties, with a number of thirties & forties also present. Aside from the large carp the lake also has a good head of catfish, that range from doubles to over 100lb.

Average depth in the summer is around 4 to 6 feet with deeper holes at the top end and in front of peg 2. There is a fair amount of weed in the central part of the lake, which is often a place the fish use as a holding area. The best tactic is usually to present a bait in the holes in the weed or close to the far margins.

There is a track all the way around the perimeter that gives access by car to all swims. 

Find the other water on our complex here:

Tortue Lake - 8 Acres

  

Anglers are requested not to arrive before 12:00 noon at the venue and to vacate the site before 10:00 the following Saturday.
Three rods per angler. Barbless hooks only. No braided mainlines
Rods must NOT be left unattended.
Large landing net obligatory – 42” minimum
Unhooking mats must be used and wetted before use. The use of antiseptic is obligatory for disinfecting hook holds.
The sacking of fish is not allowed even at night.
Anglers must cast straight out from their pegs
Particles must be cooked correctly (no Peanuts)
Bait boats are allowed.
Do not throw any litter, cigarette ends or bottle tops on the floor or in the lake
Please use the toilets provided
Fires are not allowed, but the use of a barbecue off the ground is permitted
Do not shine strong lights directly at the lake at night.
No swimming
The cutting of trees and bankside vegetation is not permitted
Please do not block the paths and tracks with cars or equipment
Swims and facilities must be left clean
Any angler disrupting the peace (loud music, shouting, or excessive use of bright lights) will be asked to leave the premises without refund
Dogs are allowed, but must be kept under control at all times. They must remain by their owner at all times.
All accompanying people are the responsibility of the angler.
The management cannot be responsible for any theft or damage to personal property caused on premises.
In the case of a disagreement between anglers please contact the owner. The decision of the owner is final.
If anglers fail to comply with these rules the owner is within his right to expel the offending person, without refund.
No refund will be given to anglers leaving the venue before the end of their session.

Advice for fishing in France can be found HERE.

GPS:
Lat 49.384990692139
Lon 3.765840053558

ADDRESS

Croix Blanche Lakes, 2 Chem. de Beaurieux, 02820 Cuiry-lès-Chaudardes, France

PHONE

0033 670 90 04 33

EMAIL

gareth@croixblanchelakes.com

WEBSITE

Lake Website

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