New Catfish Lake Record! Click here to take a look!
New Carp Lake Record! Click here to take a look!
 
 

Meet The Team
The lakes are managed by John and Ben Hofgartner..

Rules & Regulations
Please read our rules & regulations prior to booking your fishing holiday at Etang..
 
   
 
Pot of gold..
As part of our commitment to our customers we are giving away some fantastic free offers.
 
   
 

Magical 10 Forties
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Phil Moran

A Fortnight with the Royales Family
- Terry Hofgartner

 
   
 
 
   
   
 
 

 

Introducing the lakes

Etang des Royales - "The Royal Lake" - is a 25 acre French carp fishing holiday complex nestled amongst a forest setting in France and comprises of two well stocked carp fishing lakes. The entire angling complex is fenced with a secure set of entry gates, so security is not an issue. There is a large car park and vehicle access around the lake, so if you wish to drop your tackle off at your swim on the main lake, you can.

 
   
 

The main carp fishing lake is 15 acres, has a gravel bottom with plenty of features and an average depth of about 6-7ft with the deepest part reaching 9ft. There are also deep margins allowing the fish to be landed with ease. The bank of the lake is also gravel, lined with mature trees and bushes. There are 18 swims on the main lake, some doubles but most are singles, with a few social ones. You, our customers, will find an excellent head of carp ranging from upper doubles to over the magic 50lb mark, with a large number being over 40lb, an average weight of 32lbs, with more chance of catching a 40lb+ fish than a double. Many catfish are present with a 104lb lake record.

       
The smaller of the two carp fishing lakes is approximately 5 acres, also with a gravel bottom, depth between 4-6ft, gravel bank and surrounded by mature trees. We have built 4 swims on one side of this lake, which has approximately 300 carp up to mid 20lb with three over 40lb. As many as 20 fish can be caught in a days fishing. They fight like tigers therefore very good sport! This lake also contains catfish to over 100lbs.
 
 
 

 

Around the house

We have taken great care to keep the whole complex looking like a garden, trimmed all the time, very pleasant to the eye, where you can have an enjoyable walk. And here we try to live in harmony with nature and our pets. Consequently our guests are kindly asked to respect the nature and wild life.

 
       
             
   
   
 

Yateley Angling Centre offer carp, barbel & specialist fishing rods from Fox, Greys, Wychwood, ESP, Free Spirit & Harrison.

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