Frog Lake

Les Etangs de l'Abbaye or Abbey Lakes was founded in 1999 by Sébastien Harle d'Ophove who had a unique aim in mind, to create Europe's first angling centre for both carp and catfish.   The complex officially opened it's doors for business during March 2000 and now provides fishermen with a choice of 6 lakes.

Frog is the newest edition to the abbey fleet and is run slightly different to the other lakes, this lake is booked Saturday to Saturday exclusive for a maximum of 4 anglers.

The lake is 6 acres in size containing a good head of fish , the average size at the moment is 20lb – 25lb but there is also plenty of 30lb fish and a few over 40lb with the best so far a low 50lb grassy and an upper 50lb common ,the lake also contains a group of fully scaled fish that are around the 30lb mark now that would be  great addition to any anglers photo album.

The average depth is around 12 feet , the bottom is made up of mainly silt and gravel areas , the maximum range you will be fishing is 80 yds so not too testing , the only downside of frog is that you wont be getting too much sleep as multiple catches are very common , its quite common for a group of 4 anglers to bank well over 100 fish in a week!!!!

So if you are looking for a lake not too hard , great for a social as the swims are all next to each other, and right next to all the toilets,showers and the clubhouse then look no further than frog!!

Details on the other lakes in our complex can be found here:

Heron Lake - 35 Acres
Fox Lake - 25 Acres
Kingfisher Lake - 32 Acres
Attila Lake - 18 Acres
Wild Boar Lake - 14 Acres

1. Maximum of 3 Rods ONLY, unless you have paid the supplement for a 4th!
2. Fishing is only permitted from numbered pegs.
3. a) NO flat or beanie style unhooking mats are to be used, only high-sided ones such as the JRC XL, Chub Xtra protection or Fox STR are to be used.
b) ALL anglers must carry and USE disinfectant to treat EVERY fish caught
4. NO carp sacks - FLOATING retainer style slings ONLY - Fox STR, Chub Eazi-flow, Venture XL, etc..
5. Landing nets must be over 42" in diameter. NO Keep nets to be used at any time.
6. a) ALL carp over 60lb are to be witnessed, weighed and photographed by a member of the Abbey Lakes staff regardless of time.
6. b) ALL carp over 50lb must be photographed over the water and NOT on the bank please.
6. c) All fish caught are to be weighed and photographed IMMEDIATELY and NOT left in a retention sling until the morning.
7. a) ALL Rubbish is to be bagged and tied securely and left in the rubbish hut located between Attila and Heron lake for staff collection!
b) Under NO circumstances are you to dispose of any excess bait in the margins of the lake or in the bushes around your swim!
8. NO nut baits at all are to be used !
9. Anyone found using their surroundings as a toilet will be asked to leave the complex immediately.
10. Strictly NO treble or 'Bent' hooks to be used on ANY of the lakes, for ANY species.
11. Bait boats are permitted BUT care must be taken to ensure you keep within your swim boundaries. Anyone not adhering to this rule will be barred from using their boat immediately.
12. You MUST remove your footwear prior to entering the sanitary block.
13. You MUST clean the shower block EVERY time you finish using it. Anybody found flouting these rules shall be asked to either rectify the situation immediately or will be asked to leave the complex.
14. Leadcore IS permitted.
15. Barbed hooks ONLY! And a minimum of a size 6, a polite suggestion would be to use hooks of size 4 or above!
16. Minimum 15lb breaking strain mainline
17. Absolutely NO fixed leads to be used
18. Absolutely NO spinning for Predators on the complex, Anyone found to be flouting this rule will be asked to leave the complex!!!
19.Other than Kingfisher lake, The use of rowing boats is Forbidden on the complex! If and when the weed level is up on the lakes, you may use a boat to help land fish but must check with a member of staff! We will announce if and when you need to bring a boat over during the summer months on this website and via our facebook page!
20. Maggots can ONLY be used during the WINTER period
21. Metal framed cradles may NOT be used. Only padded mats with padded sides.

Advice for fishing in France can be found HERE.

GPS:
Lat 49.331619262695
Lon 2.719089984894

ADDRESS

Les Etang de l'Abbaye, Ferme de l'abbaye, F-60126 Longueil Sainte Marie, France

PHONE

+33 344 380 866

EMAIL

info@abbeylake.com

WEBSITE

Lake Website

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