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Hooked in France is an established venue situated in the heart of South Normandy, just 1¼ hours from St. Malo and under 3 hours from Cherbourg. The lake is 5 acres in size and can be booked exclusively for up to 6 anglers, although individual non-exclusive bookings are also taken.
Here’s some feedback examples;
"Food brilliant, fishing brilliant. Lost a lot of fish. Try harder next time!"
Luke Schrier, July 2008
"Second time I've been now - just as good as first time. Sue's cooking still brilliant, Ian's still the same the XXXX, And thank you to Bess the dog!"
Richard Evans, June 2008
"Great place. Nice facilities. Sue's cooking out of this world. Would recommend to anyone."
Steve Davies, June 2008
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This beautiful lake is over 350 years old and is bordered by mature oak and traditional French poplars – an appearance that reminds one of an old English estate lake. It has many features including two islands, overhanging trees, reeds, bays, several sets of pads and a large channel between the islands and the hidden plateaus. It’s approximately 5 acres in size and is stream and spring fed ensuring good quality water throughout the year.
During the close season of 2008 extensive work was carried out which deepened the lake by removing silt and improved the pegs. By removing the silt the persistent weed problem this lake has suffered from in the past should have been cured.
Click here to see a diary of reports as the work was carried out.
The banks offer easy access to the water and the swims have been designed to drain in even the wettest of conditions - no wellies required! They have been generously constructed to accommodate even the largest two man bivvies with room to spare and three of the swims have been designed as double swims allowing sociable fishing. One double and one single swim also have disabled access.
Each swim provides a number of features to fish to - the bottom end has pads and rushes; the middle section features a pair of islands; the channel between the islands is an attractive spot, as is alongside the bridge attached to the bottom island.
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The full-time English bailiff lives on-site and is always willing and happy to help you in any way possible. Facilities include toilet and shower block (shower facilities upgraded to accommodate the disabled), a fully equipped kitchen with cooker, fridge and freezer. Sky TV can be viewed in the anglers dining area and there is access to a phone on-site.
There is also the possibility to hire some very basic accommodation at the lake which includes a double bed and bed settee. It’s usually used by the bailiff but can be made available if booked in advance – but it is basic. You can see pictures here. The cost is £20 per night.
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An excellent optional food package is available. The cost is £98 per angler per week for a full English breakfast and evening meal each day. Take a look at the customer feedback section and you’ll see that the food package comes very highly recommended.
If you book the food package you will be asked to pay a 10% deposit to Angling Lines and the balance to the lake in Euros when you arrive. Please note that due to fluctuations in the exchange rate the balance you pay when you arrive may not equate exactly to the remaining 90% in £’s sterling – it may be slightly more or less due to a change in the exchange rate.
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Hooked in France was initially stocked in the winter of 1998/9 with 130 fish. Most of these were low to mid twenties with a good head of thirties and a sprinkling of forties. In the winter of 2001/2 more fish were added including approximately 50 x 20lb+ mirrors. Many of these fish are now over 25lbs. The lake record common is 46.04 & mirror 43.09... and there is a good head of fish over 30lbs.
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During the Autumn of 2003 repair work was carried out on the lake banks which necessitated the fish being held in an adjacent stock pond. Angling Lines were there when the fish were re-introduced to the main lake.
Click here to watch a video of the restocking.
You can hire the following items:
- 3 rod set up with bait runner reels, pod plus alarms…..£50 plus (£50 returnable deposit)
- 1 man bivvy £35 (plus £35 returnable deposit)
- Bed chairs £10 per week (plus £10 returnable deposit)
- Landing net £10 per week (plus £10 returnable deposit)
- Unhooking mats...Free!
OR
- hire the whole lot for £100 plus deposit.
4 SEASONS Boilies (5kg bags) £40
Pop ups mixed shapes and sizes £6
Bait dips £6
Carp Pellet 1kg £2.50
Carp Pellet 25kg £40
Catfish Pellet 1kg £3
5 kg Lake Mix £10
5 kg Prepared Hemp £10
5 kg Prepared Maize £10
PVA Mesh 5 mtrs £6
Solar Business End tackle see shop for prices
All boilies used on site must be fresh and not shelf life, but you can take your own. Freezers are available for your fresh bait, so you can take home any you don't use.
Lake special pack available which is 5kg boilies, 5kg pellet & 5kg lake mix which is parti, hemp & Maize for £50.00.
You can pay in £’s or euro’s at the lake, using conversion rate at the time.
Special Late Season Deals available at this lake – enquire for details.
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