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THE LAKE
This private water in the South of France (1 h ? west of Toulouse) between the towns of Auch and Condom (no, it's not joke) in the Gers county. There is no public access to the lake. The lake is about 2.5 acres (1 hectare). The depth is between 1 to 6m. The bottom is silt clay.
It may seem a long drive but it worth it as you will enjoy the South climate which means warm temperature early and late in the year.
The easy solution is to fly down. The flights companies offers very cheap flights to Toulouse and Pau and as we propose you to provide you bait, tackle,...you only need a bag of clothes and wash bag.
THE FISH
It is stocked with carp up to 20kg+ (44lb+). The average is 8-12kg (17 – 26lb). There are also koi carp up to 15kg (33lb), grass carp up to 16-18kg (35- 39lb), sturgeon up to 20kg (44lb) and 20kg (44lb) mandarin catfish.
The fishing is easy to moderate. The lake is only fished occasionally so there is not a lot of pressure.
To put things into perspective, the resident owner & fisherman Simon Horton easily manages 3-4 thirties per afternoon just fishing with a couple of rods in the margins.
THE MOBILE HOME
On site there is a mobile home with a small kitchen, a lounge, 1 bedroom with double bed and a smaller bedroom with 2 single beds suitable for children. Of course a toilet, and shower are also present. Saucepans, cutlery, dishes, bed linen, and tea towel are provided.
OTHER SERVICES:
* Bait available on site : If needed, some particles may be supplied on site as well as frozen boilies.
* Airport pick up service : 100 euros. If you prefer, we may help you to rent a car.
* Fishing tackle to hire on site : You may hire rods, bivvys, bedchairs (if you prefer to sleep on the bank), rods, reel, rod pod. You only need to bring your end tackle box and sleeping bags. In the case you choose to hire tacke with us, a breakage deposit will be asked when you arrive and that will be refunded on departure if nothing is damaged.
* Optional food available : So you will only have to focus on your fishing. It will comprise a breakfast + evening meal. Please contact us for more details.
WHAT TO DO OR VISIT DURING YOUR HOLIDAYS
Fishing of course...but in case you and your family would like more activities, there are plenty available.
The Gers (the county of the famous D'Artagnan) is a very pleasant county famous for its food (fois gras for example), Armagnac. The routes to Santiago de Compostela go up and down the department. The place is very touristic with a lot of things to visit or do. Plenty of animations are organised in the county during between April and October.
To give you a few ideas :
* You may practice : River cruise, rambling, pony-trekking, cycling, canoeing, ..
* You may relax in the thermal spa leisure centre in Castera Verduzan (10mn away)
* You may savour the local famous alcohol Armagnac, Floc de Gascogne and wines Madiran Vineyards, Cotes de Saint Mont and Cotes de Gascogne at the cellar.
* You may visit the old fortified towns, small castle and free villages, local market with the local specialities are always so pleasant to visit.
* Animation : Festival de Bandas in Condom, Tempo Latino in Vic Fesanzac, Jazz in Marciac, Country music in Mirande, Courses Landaises, Casino in Castera or Barbotan les Thermes….not forgotting the Pyrennes mountain, only 1hr away.
LOCAL AMENITIES
* 5 minutes drive you will find the small but beautiful village of Lavardens. There is a restaurant at the castle.
* 10 minutes drive you will find the village of Jegun with a small shops, butcher, baker, chemist.
* 10 minutes drive you will find the village of Castera Verduzan with butcher, baker, chemist.There are also bars, restaurants, thermal spa leisure, casino and its Sunday morning market.
* 15 minutes drive, the small town of Fleurance with supermarket, bakers, butcher,...
* 30 minutes to Auch, a large town with all you need.
LAKE QUIK INFOS
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Max of anglers
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3
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N° swims
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4
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Depth
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3 to 19 foot ; 1 a 6 m
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Fishing difficulty
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Easy to Moderate
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Boats / Bait boats
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Boat not allowed
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From Ferry / Airport
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About 7h30 from Saint Malo or 1h30 fromToulouse airport & 2h from Pau airport
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Individual booking
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No
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Exclusive booking
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Yes
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Dogs
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Not allowed
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FISH QUICK INFOS
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Biggest
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Average
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Stoc
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Carp
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44lb / 20kg
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17-26lb / 8-12kg
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Koi
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33lb /15kg
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15lb
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10
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Grass Carp
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39lb+ /18kg
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A few
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Sturgeon
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50lb / 23kg
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44lb / 20kg
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4
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Carfish
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44lb / 20kg
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3
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INFRASTRUCTURES
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Shower
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Yes
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Toilet
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Yes
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Accomodation
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Mobile Home
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Cooker
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Yes
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Fridge
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Yes
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Freezer
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Yes
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Boat(s) on site
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No
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Camper car accessible
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30 yards of the lake
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Bait delivery on site
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Yes
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Fishing t ackle hire
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Yes
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