*£33 per person deposit on holidays to Berniere Lake (based on 14 anglers sharing the £1800 lake-exclusive price). Total deposit is 25%. Full balance due 10 weeks prior. Bookings are for 7 consecutive nights, Saturday to Saturday. Valid for arrivals from 1st March to 31st October 2025. Subject to availability. Offer available to the first 18 confirmed lake-exclusive bookings based on available dates at the time of publishing. Terms and Conditions apply.
Anglers
14
Acres
27
Calais
3.5hr
Carp Size
60lb
Swims
13
Facilities
Yes
Food
-
Sleeps
-
Wifi
-
Electric
Yes
Bait Freezer
Yes
Bait Available
Yes
Tackle HIre
-
Rowing Boats
Yes
Bait Boats
Yes
Transfers
-
OVERVIEW
Formerly a gravel pit, Berniere was first dug over 40 years ago and has good depths of anywhere between 10-19 ft. There are currently 13 swims on the lake, comprising of 5 doubles and 7 singles, all left fairly natural.
The lake is approximately 27 acres, elongated in shape at only 185 yards wide and has depths averaging 12ft. The lake does have weed and is best suited to anglers comfortable fishing in weed.
A track around the entire perimeter of the lake, suitable for driving, makes access to all of the swims easy and also makes it very convenient for setting up and packing down.
You are able to park right behind all of the swims for the week. The lake is totally fenced and as secure as we can make it.
FISH STOCK
Berniere contains approximately 400 – 450 carp to well over 60lbs.
There are at least 6 fish over 60lbs, roughly 20 over 50lbs and over 100 fish to 40lbs.
The average size is thought to be about 31lbs based on catch reports.
There are some bream and poisson chat present as well as crayfish which can be active in the warmer months. If nuisance species become an issue it’s advisable to use tiger nuts as a hookbait.
FACILITIES & FOOD
The onsite facilities behind swim 2 include an immaculately kept shower/toilet block with 2 separate lockable sides. Each contain flushing toilets, a shower and wash basins with hot and cold running water.
Next to the facilities you find a place to do your dishes with hot running water and a drying rack.
Inside the anglers lodge there is a gas oven cooker with a 4 ring gas, a 110 litre chest style fridge and a 240 litre chest freezer.
There is a solar system for electricity enabling you to charge any of your power banks or mobile phones. Big batteries can be charged upon request through a power aggregate.
Next to the lodge is a BBQ and socializing area with a large brick built BBQ and seating.
There are x3 BBQ’s and seating areas spread around the lake behind swims 2, next to swim 5 and behind swim 7.
Campervans
All swims are suitable to park a campervan up to LWB transit size. If a larger campervan then swims 1 & 2, 8 and 11 would be suitable.
Food
There is no food available at Berniere.
A 10 minute drive away you will find the local village and supermarkets, restaurants .
Food and accommodation are chargeable extras and are to be arranged with the bailiff prior to your arrival. Payment for food and accommodation is made directly to the bailiff on arrival in euros.
TACKLE & BAIT
Rowing boats are available for your use (with lifejackets provided that must be worn) and you are also welcome to use baitboats.
Some of the rowing boats on site will fit an outboard motor. If you wish to use an outboard motor please let us know in advance of your arrival.
MAP & DIRECTIONS
Berniere is approximately 3hrs 50 minutes drive from the port of Calais or approximately 4hrs 20 minutes drive from the port of Caen.
Directions will be provided on conformation of booking.
RULES
- Please do not arrive at the lake before 12:00
- Leaving time is strictly before 10.30am
- Minimum of 15lb line must be used
- No leaders whatsoever are to be used, this includes safe zone leaders
- We offer particle to purchase on site (please order in advance), but you can bring your own but these must be shop bought pre-prepared and not self prepared (to ensure correct preparation)
- You can bring your own tiger nuts, but these must be shop bought and not self prepared (to ensure correct preparation). We do recommend fishing with tiger nuts on the hair at this lake during summer months.
- 3 rod limit per person
- Please do not leave your rods while fishing
- No braided mainline or leaders, braid is only to be used on spod/marker rods
- Only barbed hooks to be used
- All anglers must have correct carp care equipment to treat fish before you put them back
- You are welcome to use baitboats, but must stay within your swim boundaries
- No fires
- No disposable barbecues, please only use barbecues with legs
- Please have etiquette for other anglers, we want you to enjoy yourself but be mindful of others around you. If you use the kitchen area then this must be left as clean as you found it
- Please leave toilets/showers as you would expect to find them. NO BABY WIPES please, as they do not break down in the septic tank
- The use of rowing boats are permitted, life jackets must be worn, anyone caught with no jacket on while in the boat will be asked to leave. We have rowing boats and life jackets on site available for you to use. Some of the rowing boats on site will fit an outboard motor if you wish to bring one – please let us know prior to your trip if this is a requirement
- Dogs are allowed by prior arrangement, but must be kept under control at all times and picked up after
- Due to the lake’s rural location, we run our facilities on a solar system and gas (see facilities tab on the venue webpage for further information). If you have any issues with facilities during your week please notify us ASAP and we will rectify them.
Rules may be subject to change. Please check you fully understand the rules before fishing.
LAKE EXCLUSIVE
Prices listed are based on 7 nights.-
Maximum 14 anglers
-
Bookings are Saturday (12pm) until the following Saturday (10:30am).
T&C's apply.
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1st July 2026Not Available 1 | 2nd July 2026Not Available 2 | 3rd July 2026Not Available 3 | 4th July 2026Lake Exclusive - £1800 per week 4 | 5th July 2026Not Available 5 | ||
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