The catch reports are based on facts and figures and are for information only. When reading them please bear in mind weather conditions and quality of angling. Natural food sources and angling pressure are also a part of the equasion.

There has been a variety of angling standards from the visitors to the lake, ranging from total beginners to very knowledgable competent anglers. This must be considered when looking at the catch reports, some anglers will adapt well to the angling situation at hand, some will have a good go but may not suceed, others will be on auto - pilot and will not get the best from their trip.

None of our venues are for the beginner, although Arcis, being relatively new is an easy venue, so take note if you are thinking of coming over. If you are an experienced Carp fisherman in England but have never fished in France you will be fine at the lake. Feature finding and observation are normally the key in the better catches and without using the boat and echo sounder some people have struggled. There is a boat and echo sounder for hire at juvigny for 20 euros per person per week and this certainly helped put more fish on the bank for those that chose to use it. When arriving at a water you have never fished before, for a limited period of time, it makes sense to have as much information as quickly as possible regarding the lake bed.

When coming abroad to fish things are not always the same as in the UK, the banks are not always grass lawns, and the fish are not the same as the last venue fished. They have different feeding habits and different natural foods available to them. A new venue means you will have to do some serious investigation to get on the hotspots. Minor adjustments may need to be made in order to be as successful as possible. Even moving swim can meen the difference between success and failiure.

There are 2 bait boats for hire at the lakes (excluding Arcis) and these should be pre-booked to ensure availability, they are popular and if you want this facility its best to reserve one when you make your intial booking. Fishing with a bait boat ensures pin point accuracy when fishing to features and also eliminates any chance of a tangle. Your presentation will be at its best every time and your bait application, spot on! The use of a bait boat should increase your rate of success by putting more fish on the bank and give you the piece of mind that your presentation is as good as possible. There is a maximum of two people that can use the bait boat if it is hired. 100 euros weekly charge and 100 euros deposit are required. Bait boat hire

Vraux was relatively new for 2007 and catch reports are a bit hit and miss as people left without putting pen to paper. Detailed below are some of the catches noted in the log book: