Lac Desire brings you to the Marne department of the Champagne region of France only 240 miles / 3.30 hrs from the ports at Calais and only 20mins from Lesmont. Completely surrounded by woodland this beautiful 40 acre estate is completely fenced and secure. The lake is spring fed, 16 acres in size, very mature and was originally excavated for gravel in the seventies. It has many features including gravel bars, plateaux’s and silt areas in depths ranging from 3ft to 8ft.

 

Fourteen comfortable swims have been prepared, two with disabled access and they have been positioned mainly around the centre of the lake (in the shape of a horse shoe) creating a perfect but at the same time private social holiday venue. With a max of ten anglers each week this leaves the choice of 4 swims should you require a move during your stay.

The carp stock consists of an impressive 2.5 ton of quality, fast growing, young Royale strain of Mirrors, Commons and Grass Carp up to 54lb, with plenty of fish in the 30 and 40 pound range, which have been introduced to the original stock that is previously unknown and never fished for! There is also a small pond at the end of the main lake which has been stocked with a hand picked strain of Carp, selected from the original stock, up to 39lb which you may fish for by float or stalking if you wish.

You can book your holiday on an individual / fully inclusive basis which includes breakfast and an evening meal or on a drive & survive basis (where meals can still be provided at extra cost if you wish). You can book the lake exclusively for a maximum of ten anglers. Arrival and fishing takes place from noon Saturday, when you will be greeted by our bailiffs, to 10am the following Saturday, and after an introduction to the lake and its surroundings, the lodge, shower/toilet and the tackle/bait facilities, you can then decide amongst yourselves or a draw can take place for choice of swims. Non fishing guests are welcome to join you for a small charge, for more info please see our bookings page. All our visitors & guests have full use of all our facilities as listed below.

Remember you are on holiday, put the rods out and your feet up!

Facilities Include:
• 14 Excellent Swims (11 purpose built)
• Allocated BBQ areas and Bench Seating
• Social BBQ area / purpose built gazebo with fire pit
• Designated Parking Area
• Canteen (food package available on booking)
• Chillers fridge (drinks sold on site)
• Microwave / Fridge freezer (For food & drink only)
• Bait Shop / boilies, dips, pop ups, prepared particles, pellet,
End tackle & clothing
• Bait Boat Hire (book early to avoid disappointment)
• English Bailiff’s on site
• Toilets / Shower unit / Wash Hand Basins / Shaver Point
(water is not suitable for drinking or Boiling)
• English style electric sockets

Local town 2 miles, from the lake (very nice for a day / evening out)
• Restaurants / Take Aways
• Bars / Tabacs
• Super markets / Bakers
• Petrol Stations
• Chemists
• Hospital / Police Station / Doctors / Vets
• Clothing shops & many other convenient shops
• Hotels
• Train station

Local Village 1 mile from the lake
• Bakers
• Butchers
• Pizza van take away (evenings only)
• Bar / Tabacs
• Post office