Fish

Lac de lion was stocked in 2004 with over 120 carp from a well known fish farmer to increase the stock of mirrors and commons that were in the lake when it was bought in 2003.

We implemented a microchipping programe in 2020 to allow us to keep record of the growth of the larger carp stocks,  so we now know we have 5 different 60lb mirrors and at least 17 50s and numerous 40s 30s and 20s for you to catch.

Lac de lion has approximatly 180 carp in 5 acres of water (2 hectres) currently the biggest mirror is 66.04lb  and the biggest common 48lb. 

We do have some large catfish as well, with one individual having been hooked numerous times over the last two years but not actually landed. We are operating a scheme of taking out any small catfish (under 50lb) to prevent them becoming a nuisance.

Koi to 26lb and grass carp to 20lb have been landed with anglers catching carp off the surface on hot days, the surface record being a whopping 47lb. With 8 carp caught off the surface in one afternoon on floating bread, it shows with perseverence you can have some great catches. There is roach rudd and perch so an afternoon with a tub of maggots float fishing or trying a lure can be great fun.