Etang la Sausaie
Availability 6 Anglers
Etang la Saussaie is an 8 acre lake with carp to a huge 74lbs. Surrounded by 15 acres of rural woodland, located in the Champagne Region of France the lake is just over 3 hours drive from Calais.
This lake has a history of producing big carp having previously been home to the world record common at just over 100lbs which passed away in 2013.
This is a big fish water with the majority of the carp over 40lbs and the current lake record 74lbs. A maximum of 6 anglers can fish the lake at any one time giving good water coverage per angler.
There are 14 swims all which can be accessed by vehicle. The swims have been are well spaced around the lake and given a maximum of 6 anglers can fish the lake at any one time there is plenty of opportunity for moving swims of the course of your trip. The lake has four sides, 2 banks are fairly long giving is an almost rectangular shape with is gradually getting wider towards one end. There are many great features to fish to including deep margins and a small island in the middle of the lake which acts as a good half way marker.
Depths range from 8 to 12 feet depending on the time of year. Bait boats are permitted however, the boundaries of each swim are all within fairly easy casting distance.
There are no crayfish, poison chat or bream.
The lake is fully secure being fenced all of the way around including a gate for vehicle access. The surroundings are fields and woodlands for as far as the eye can see. Although Etang la Saussaie is a close drive from local shops, you can easily be fooled to believing that there is not another person for miles around.
A selection of bait if available to be purchased at the lake
A food package consisting of a cooked breakfast and dinner is available.
– Arrive at the lake no earlier than 1pm and depart no later than 10am
– Vehicles are permitted around the lake but only to unload on the day of arrival. After that they must be parked in car park
– Showers and toilets to be left clean. Report any problems to the bailiff immediately
– Landing net size minimum 42”
– You are also required to have with you a large floatation/ weigh sling and carp care kit
– Fish are to be lifted from the water in the retainer sling not the net
– It is prohibited to sack or retain the fish
– report any fish damage to the bailiff immediately
– Nuts are prohibited
– Particles and seeds must be purchased from the lake
– Bait boats must be used sensibly
– Maximum 3 rods per angler
– No braided mainline
– Minimum mainline 15lbs
– micro barbed books, no smaller than size 6
– No curved hooks, long shank or nailer type hook patterns
– Fish-safe rigs only
– Only fish from the designated swims
– Swimming is not allowed
– Fires are not permitted
– Anti social behaviour can lead to you being asked to leave the lake
– Ensure swims are kept clean and tidy
– No dogs
| Port | Distance |
|---|---|
| Calais | 223 miles |
| Dunkirk | 224 miles |
| Dieppe | 224 miles |
| Le Havre | 270 miles |
| Caen | 298 miles |
| Cherbourge | 373 miles |
| St. Malo | 394 miles |
| Roscoff | 484 miles |
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