About LORDS Lake
Lords Lake is an intimate, snag-free fishing venue featuring a comfortable chalet right on the spacious swim. Few lakes of this size can compare to its impressive fish stock. Covering 2.6 acres, the lake is home to a thriving population of large carp and catfish.
Located just a few hundred metres from the Bigot Fish Farm, Lords Lake offers both tranquility and convenience. Local shops are only 2 minutes away, while the nearest supermarket is a 10-minute drive. The lake itself is roughly square in shape, with depths ranging from 1 to 1.5 metres. Its clay bottom is lightly silted and completely free of snags, making it perfect for anglers seeking a smooth and enjoyable fishing experience.
Lords Lake Accommodation
The lakeside accommodation at Lords Lake is modern and comfortable
The Facilities at a Glance
- Large wooden style chalet
- Mains electricity, well water
- Modern shower and w/c
- UK plugs for charging
- Fridge and bait freezer
- Two bedrooms
- Bring your own bedding and towels
The Mobile Chalet
The facilities at Lords Lake are housed in a spacious 45 square metre wooden style chalet. It has heating and is fully insulated with double glazed windows and shutters. Situated on the bank right behind the main swim, the chalet is perfectly placed for social carp fishing.
Inside the Mobile Chalet
Inside, the main room is open plan with a fitted kitchen, lounge area with sofa bed and dining table. The kitchen has a hob, oven, microwave and kettle. There are two bedrooms, one of which has a double bed and the other has bunk beds. The electricity supply is from the mains, so hot water is readily available. The water is from a well.
Outside the Mobile Chalet
Outside the chalet is a large purpose-built swim, with space for 3 anglers to set up. Almost all Lords Lake anglers fish together from this swim because the whole of the lake is accessible from here. There are options to fish further along the same bank and on the other banks.
Vehicle Access
The chalet has all-weather access for vehicles and plenty of space for parking.
What You Should Bring
Although the facilities at Lords are comfortable and modern, you need to bring your own bedding, towels and tea towels. You should also bring bottled drinking water if you prefer not to drink boiled well water. Please note that you will also need to bring your own consumables such as toilet rolls and rubbish bags as these are not provided.You don’t have to pack carp mats though. Nash Monster Carp Cradles are provided
Lords Lake is roughly square in shape with depths averaging 1.5m. The lake bottom is clay covered by a light layer of silt.
The main features at Lords Lake are the far margins, where the carp tend towards the quiet spots. Some anglers use bait boats to reach these margins but many cast to them.
The lake bed is flat with little variation and there are no snags or places you can’t get to.
Catch reports give a good indication of the average fish sizes in the lake. This one from 2 anglers in September 2022: 47 fish including a common carp at 56lb, 3 x 45’s, 1 x 40’s, 9 x 35’s, 6 x 30’s, 4 x 25’s, and 4 catfish biggest at 102lb.
Lords Lake is roughly square in shape with depths averaging 1.5m. The lake bottom is clay covered by a light layer of silt.
The main features at Lords Lake are the far margins, where the carp tend towards the quiet spots. Some anglers use bait boats to reach these margins but many cast to them.
The lake bed is flat with little variation and there are no snags or places you can’t get to.
The current lake record stands at 56lb common carp, and there is also a good number of 30s and 40s, plus cats to over 93lb to have a go at.
Apart from the normal mirrors and commons, the carp species also include a few koi and grass. Other fish present in numbers are roach, rudd, and perch. Despite the crayfish population has been drastically reduced, there is some crayfish activity in the warmer summer months, so we advise you to be prepared and adjust your choice of bait accordingly. Wrap your boilies well and/ or with tiger nuts or include some artificial hookbaits and mesh or plastic heatshrink tubing to coat your boilies in your tackle just in case they are active during your visit.
There are no set swims at Lords Lake and anglers are free to fish from wherever they like. The vast majority choose the chalet swim, where they can make use of the facilities without having to reel in.
The chalet swim has plenty of room for 3 bivvy set-ups and the whole of the lake is accessible from here.
Because the chalet swim is so convenient, very few anglers choose to fish from the lake’s other banks, so you should take this into account when deciding what tactics to use and what features to fish to.
The great thing about Lords Lake is that you don’t have to drive too far. We’re 2 hours 10 minutes from the nearest port.
You can use the google map module below on your smatphone
Margot, Commons, Morgane and Lords Lakes are all situated within a 5 minutes drive of each other on the outskirts of Miré in West France, which is where the Bigot Fish Farm Operation is located.
Driving to the Carp Lake
| Port | Driving Time | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calais (Ferry Port and Eurotunnel) | 4 hours 30 minutes | 300 miles |
| Caen (Ouistreham) | 2 hours 10 minutes | 145 miles |
| Le Havre | 2 hours 50 minutes | 190 miles |
| Dieppe | 3 hours 10 minutes | 210 miles |
| St Malo | 2 hours 15 minutes | 120 miles |
| Cherbourg | 3 hours 20 minutes | 185 miles |
| Roscoff | 3 hours 40 minutes | 210 miles |
| Address | GPS (Decimal degrees) | Degrees (minutes seconds) |
|---|---|---|
| Lords Lake is located near Miré on the D78 going towards Soeurdres | N47.752783 W0.511727 |
N47° 45′ 10.018″ W0° 30′ 42.217″ |
Hard fishing, but enjoyed our week.
4 fish caught, including a mirror at 31lb, 1 x 27lb, and 2 catfish – 1 x 106lb, 1 x 104lb.
Left alone, very friendly, helpful people. Really enjoyed our stay.
7 fish caught, including 2 x 40s, 3 x 30s, 1 x 20s.
Had a great week as always.
11 fish caught, including a common at 53lb 4oz, 1 x 45s, 1 x 40s, 1 x 30s, 4 x 25s.
3 catfish 2 x 85lb, 1 x 60lb.
12 fish caught, including 2 X 40lb,4 x 30s, 4 x 25s, and 2 x 20s.
Another fantastic week and already booked to return next year. Seeing plenty of crays in the near margin and on the bank, they left our bait alone, though.
Fishing tactics: We fished using small wafters, taking one bite at a time with particles, pellets, and a few boilies. The left-hand side proved to be by far the better area. The left-hand margin to three-quarters of the way across worked well all week. Crayfish not an issue unless fishing short towards the aerator.
38 fish caught, including a mirror at 50lb, 5 x 45s, 5 x 40s, 4 x 35s, 10 x 30s, 8 x 25s, 3 x 20s.
2 catfish at 114lb and 68lb.
Fishing tactics: plastic baits or hardened baits over particles. Various ranges in open water.
11 fish caught, including a common at 56lb 5oz, 1 x 50s, 1 x 35s, 4 x 30s, 1 x 25s, and a catfish at 43lb.
Always fun bringing my kids to Lords Lake. Very happy with our stay.
17 fish caught, including 1 x 50s, 1 x 45s, 1 x 40s, 4 x 35s, 5 x 30s, 4 x 25s.
Very comfortable, good facilities.
Fishing tactics: I started with boilies, then switched to tigernuts and particles, including pellets for catfish.
29 fish caught, including a common at 46lb 8oz, 1 x 35s, 7 x 30s, 6 x 25s, 7 x 20s.
4 catfish, biggest 100lb and 99lb.
All good, 3rd time here.
Fishing tactics: far bank of the lake with plastic baits.
11 fish caughT, including 2 x 40s, 1 x 35s, 1 x 30s, 6 x 25s, and a catfish at 55lb.
5 fish: 1 x 45s, 2 x 30s, 2 x 20s.
Lords Lake Rules
Our lakes are designed so that you enjoy your stay and our fish are protected at the same time. Please take time to read these rules.
- Security Deposit: On arrival, you will be asked for a £200 per group security deposit. This will be returned at the end of the week providing everything is left in good condition, and as clean and tidy as when you arrived.
- Arrival Time: From 14:00 PM (2:00)
- DepartureTime: No later than 10:00 AM
- Maximum of 3 rods per angler. Rods must never be left unattended – failure to comply will result in immediate removal of the lake with no refund.
- No lead core or braided main line.
- Minimum line – 15lbs breaking strain.
- Safety rigs only. Leads must eject if line breakage occurs.
- Barbless or micro-barbed hooks only.
- No hooks bigger than size 1 and no bent hook rigs.
- H Block marker floats are not allowed on Lords Lake.
- Unhooking mats / carp cradles are compulsory (provided on site).
- No sacking of fish. Retainning slings should only be used for the minimum necessary time (15-20 minutes maximum), especially in hot weather.
- All photos should be taken kneeling down just above the unhooking mat; no standing.
- All fish over 35lbs MUST be photographed in the water only. Please bring waders for this used (used at your own risk).
- Keep fish wet at all times when out of the water and minimise time out of water to reduce stress.
- All anglers must carry carp care kits and MUST treat every fish and use these whenever necessary.
- Only factory-prepared branded particles (e.g. Quest, Dynamite, Natural Baits, etc.) oe those purchased on site are permitted. Home preparation of particles on site is strictly forbidden and subject to a zero-tolerance policy in operation at this venue.
- No marking or mutilation, or mistreatment of fish. Offenders will be prosecuted.
- Boats are not allowed, but bait boats are OK.
- No swimming and no loud radios, please. Please leave your pegs clean and put all litter, bottle tops, and cigarette ends in the bins provided.
- Children must be accompanied by their parents at all times.
- The toilets use a septic tank system, not main drainage. Please do not put anything down the toilet except toilet tissue otherwise you will block it. In particular please do not put baby wipes down the toilet.
Any angler not respecting the rules will be asked to leave and no refund will be given. - All visitors must have and be in possession of a valid medical / travel insurance.
Lords Lake Prices & Availability
Lords Lake can be booked on a lake exclusive basis only. It is ideal for 2 anglers, but can accommodate up to 4
- £1000 per week for 2 anglers (£500 each)
- £1115 per week for 3 anglers (£371.67 each)
- £1230 per week for 4 anglers (£307.50 each)
- Non-Angler £60 per week
- 10% discount for 2nd and subsequent weeks (across all 6 Bigot lakes) for the same group, during the same calendar year
- Lords Lake is ideally suited to groups of 2 or 3 anglers, but can accommodate up to 4 anglers
- A deposit of 30% is required at the time of booking. The balance will be due 10 weeks before the date of your chosen week
- For bookings less than 10 weeks before the start of your booked week, full payment will be required at the time of booking
- Payments can be made by bank transfer or credit card
- Contact us if you have any special requirements or wish to book a week that is not shown on the availability calendar
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For further information about booking and availability, please email us at contact@bigotlakes.com