Heron Lake | Northern France

If you're hoping to latch into one of Abbey Lakes real biggie's during the course of your stay, then a session on Heron will give you the best chance of doing it. Along with the famous Shoulders, who is one of the few 80lb carp in the world that is easily accessible to all, you have the likes of the fantastic Bruno, White Tips and the Grey Lady to fish for, all of which would provide a personal best for most anglers.

2011 has shown in excess of 50 fish over the magical fifty barrier, with the average weight being around the 37-38lb mark.

  • Name: Heron Lake
  • Size: 35 acres
  • Swims: 25
  • Capacity: 17
  • Rating: Moderate
  • Lake Record: 83lb 11oz (Shoulders)
    • Tactics
    Heron is the biggest of the carp lakes on the Abbey complex and covers 35 acres. We take up to 17 anglers at any one time and like Fox it is a deep gravel pit, open on the one side but tree lined on the other. Depths once again are between 12 and 15 feet but on the bottom of Heron there are a lot more features to find. Bars, gulleys, steep sided margins, quiet bays plus an island and some snaggy areas means that there are plenty of things to fish to in this lake.

    The early part of the season on Abbey fishes in a very similar way to many of the popular UK day ticket waters in that the carp spend much of their time mid water and above. We have found all the Abbey fish are extremely catchable when up in the water and if you have carp in front of you but are struggling to get bites, don't be afraid to try some zigs rigs. Depth wise, a good starting point is two thirds of the water you have in front of you, but don't be afraid to experiment until you start to pick up fish. For a hookbait, small yellow or orange pop-ups work well as does a piece of yellow or even black rig foam, day or night.

    Toilets/Showers - Yes Toilets/Showers 
    Bait Freezer - Yes Bait Freezer 
    Wi-Fi - Yes Wi-Fi 
    Drive To All Swims - Yes Drive To All Swims 
    Bar and Restaurant - Yes Bar and Restaurant 
    Food Deliveries - Yes Food Deliveries 
    Charging Points - Yes Charging Points 
    Grocery Shop - Yes Grocery Shop 
    Tackle Shop - Yes Tackle Shop 
    Maximum of three rods
    Unhooking mats with SIDES and disinfectant are compulsory
    Fishing from numbered swims only
    Landing nets should be at least 42”
    Baitboats may be used, but care MUST be taken to keep within swim boundaries
    NO CARP SACKS FOR 2012!  ONLY FLOATING retainer style slings are permitted to hold fish until photos can be taken
    No tiger nut, peanuts or other pulses
    All other particles MUST be prepared correctly                                                      


    FOR 2012, all fish over 50lb are to be witnessed, weighed and photograph by a mamber of the Abbey Team.  All carp over 50lb must be photographed over the water NOT on the bank.



    There are no extra venues.
    1 week £350
    6 days £315
    5 days £280
    4 days £245
    3 days £194
    2 days £128
    Weekend (fri-sun/sat-mon) £156
    Long w/end (fri-mon/sat-tue) £216

    WINTER SEASON 2011/2012 ALL LAKES
    Week £280
    Weekend (fri-sun) £125
    Long Weekend (fri-mon) £170
    Winter VIP Card £285


    Les Etang de l'Abbaye
    Ferme de l'abbaye
    F-60126
    Longueil Sainte Marie
    France

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    Frequently Asked Questions for Heron Lake
     
    Do I need any specialist gear to catch on Heron?
    Can I bring my bait boat?
    Are there any going baits on Heron?
    Can I move swims mid-session?
    Do I need any specialist gear to catch on Heron?

    Absolutely not. In fact, tackling Heron is very much like fishing many of the medium sized gravel pits found in the UK. The venue can be weedy at times so tackle up accordingly with a sensible mainline and you can't really go wrong.
    Can I bring my bait boat?

    Bait boats can be used on all of the Abbey complex and if you have one we recommend that you bring it along.
    Are there any going baits on Heron?

    The Heron fish see a wide variety of bait and will respond to most good quality baits, however Mainline Cell has been one of the best in 2011.
    Can I move swims mid-session?

    Of course! Unlike some french venues where you are stuck in one swim for the duration of your session, you can move freely around Heron as much as you like and provided there is room, even switch to another lake.

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