News Report - November Weather for November has been really mild with a few cold nights and foggy mornings but nice sunny weather during the days. As any of our regulars to Lesmont know November and December can be tricky months, but if you stick with it then you get the rewards as a few of our regulars found out.
One of them being Ron and Russell and friend Steve who managed 10 fish between them. 5 x 30s 2 x 40s to 47lb and 52lb 2oz mirror being a new 50 to Lesmont now been named SMOKIN JOE.
We also had on the same week 3 friends, Will, Nathan and Tony. Sadly Will and Nathan experienced the difficulties of Lesmont but friend Tony on the 1st few days of his stay managed 5 fish to 35lb 15oz. Also a big well done to our regulars, Blakey who banked 4 fish 3 x 30s to 35lb and MAXIMUS at 53lb 14oz and friend Gavin managed to have one of our beautiful koi at 27lb.
Regulars Nigel and partner Tina had a weeks fishing from the lodge with friend Steve and they banked 3 fish between them up to 37lb.
We also had the pleasure of big yellow croc and party for a weeks visit and any of you that know this group you would know there was plenty of banter and a few pranks thrown in but they still managed 10 fish between them 5 of which were 40lb plus.
Last and finally we had Trevor and wife, Milaine who had the luxury of the lodge for the week. Log burner was glowing non stop all week so they had a very comfortable stay though experienced some difficulty fishing still banked a couple of 30lb commons to 34lb 8oz.
There was another angler on this week as well. Ron and girlfriend banked 4 fish 2 x 30s to 39lb and 1 x 50 known as FAT CONTROLLER at 59lb 8oz.new PB for him and top weight for this fish.
Wishing you all a fantastic Christmas and New Year and hope to see you all in 2012.
News Report October
Fishing at Lesmont in the last 4 weeks has been up and down, the same as the weather. Most of what we've seen the last month has mostly been regulars bar a couple.
Big well done to one of our newbie's, Peter Hyde for having a new 50 at 50lb 10oz now been named CASSIUS.
Well done to team FBS (Big Rich) for banking 5 fish on the last night including 3 x 40s to 47lb 2oz.
Also well done to Bully for banking 89lb 10oz catfish on carp tackle. Top angling.
Regular brothers Dean and Gary had a difficult week. Dean still managed to get his target fish in the shape of FAT CONTROLLER at 57lb 4oz and also banked 3 x 40s between them.
A big well done to Trevor and friend Sven who had a couple of hook pulls during his week but on the Thursday night he smashed his PB by 44lb and banked THE GUVNOR at an awesome 64lb.
On this same week the 1st time it's ever happened 2 x 60lb fish were put on the bank.
Marc and Chantal regulars to Lesmont managed to bank 11 fish including POPS at 64lb 4oz banked by Chantal with a little help from Marc.
Newbie to Lesmont Nick Cleve for having his PB at 42lb 14oz common.
Regulars and lake exclusive group Horse and co had to put up with some very cold nights and frosty mornings but still managed to bank 25 fish between them up to 48lb 8oz.
The weather then warmed up for Marks group but the fish did seem to group up so a few of them did struggle but those who were on the fish did very well including Duncan from Hampshire tackle who banked 12 fish . 3 x 40s and a new 50 beating his PB by 1oz now known as HEAD HUNTER.
Also top hauling to Mark Ramsay who didn't pick up fish till Tuesday after a big rain storm went on to bank 10 fish including 2 x 40s. and 54lb 14oz known as EUBANK and also the mighty GUVNOR at 62lb 8oz.
news update 12/10/11
Regular visitor with us Dean has been back among the big fish banking "Fat Controller" at 57lb10oz
news update 13/10/11
two other regulars with us Marc & Chantel have also been among the big fish with Chantel banking her self a new PB with "pops" at 64lb4oz,
Well done chantel
news update 15/10/11
another new sixty was banked last night and a massive new PB for Trevor, beating his existing new PBs by 44lb, with the "Guvner" at 64lb
Well done Trevor pictures in our galleries shortly
News Report September 2011
The start of September has been very hot, just like August temps. The weather did drop a bit in the 2nd/3rd week and that's when the fish seemed to get their heads down. Now at the end of Sept we've gone back into Aug weather and fishing slowed up a tad.
150 fish plus, graced the banks at Lesmont within this month and we have to mention at least 50 fish have been lost to hook pulls, but amongst these fish there have been some corkers.
Damon with a 55lb common. Martin with 64lb 4oz POPS. One of the London posse Mark banked 110 catfish. Paul had 56lb 10oz COLONEL CLUSTER. James with a new 50lber. Stuart with MP at 53lb 14oz and POPS at 64lb. Blakey banked a new 50 at 50lb 8oz mirror. Mike banked COLONEL CLUSTER at 56lb. Joe managed DISCO at a very impressive weight at 62lb 4oz, 1st time out this year and 1st time over 60lb. Also over 20 x 40lbs.
Many of this months pictures can be viewed in our gallery and a few have made it in to carp talk.
There have also been 2 or 3 anglers this month who failed to hand their catch reports in which makes it very hard for us to give you an accurate account of the number and weight of the fish.
The fish have been responding very well for a fair size bed of bait, i.e. 2kg of boilies, pellet and crumbed boilies over each rod.
Very well done to all anglers and hope to see you all 2012.
News update 25/9/11
Regular to Lesmont, Joe Easton got into the fish within 24hours of arriving at Lesmont, banking another new sixty for Lesmont with "Disco" at 62lb4oz.
Great fishing Joe
News update 21/9/11
Stu has kept them coming this morning he has also banked the "MP" at 53lb14oz.
News update 19/9/11
"Stu too" (stuat) is now among the big fish and a new PB with "pops" at 64lb, Well done Stu keep them coming.
News Update 18/9/11
Regular to the carpe d'Or lakes, Martin "Blakey" has got among the big fish landing another new 50lber for Lesmont, banking a mirror now known as "Eubanks" at 50lb8oz.
News Update 12/9/11
They are still coming out this month. With first timer to Lesmont, Martin and his was PB of 17lb when he arrived, now second fish into his week and his landed our biggest resident of the lake (but not at his highest) "pops" at 64lb4oz, top angling Martin, well done.
Also the lake exclusive organizer Paul has banked "colonel cluster" at 56lb10oz, this also the colonel's best weight, well done Paul.
News Update 4/9/11
Another regular to our venues, Damo has banked himself a new PB with one of our big commons "Bruno" at 55lb1oz.
These plus many more captures can be viewed in our "galleries"
News Update 3/9/11
The "UK Carp Forum" man himself is back to one of our venues and banked one of old time greats with "Cut Tail" at 51lb0oz.
News Update 2/9/11
Regular to Lesmont, Adam from Cambridgeshire has banked one of our know target mirrors "One Eyed Jack" at 61lb4oz and a new PB, well done Adam.
Also Paul is now on his second big fish of the week! now banking the mighty "Skelton" and a new PB mirror at 57lb10oz, great fishing Paul, keep them coming....
If you would like more info on rigs, baits and general Lesmont carp chat, why not visit the UK carp forum on www.carpforum.co.uk click on "foreign news" and look for "carpe d'Or lac des Lesmont - part 3" also much chat on our other venue "carpe d'Or lac desire - part 2"
News Update 1/9/11
First timer to Lesmont, Paul from South London has banked "Physco" one of our mirrors at 54lb.
News Flash:
Regular to Lesmont, Damien has landed Bruno weighing in at 55lb 1oz within 24hrs of being here. Also beating his PB by approx. 20lbs Well Done.
News Report - August
Fishing on Lesmont the last five weeks has had its good weeks and its slow weeks. We've had a few big storms and some hot, hot days and nights. Now as we come to the end of august the nights have now started to drop off.
Lesmont as seen a few regulars and some newbie's on the banks and the fishing has been as follows:
A big well done to Ian Hankin for catching POPS at 62lb 12oz a new PB for him, also to his friend Mark for having several fish including 2 x 40s to 47lb 11oz.
Regular Nigel had a 17 fish haul including 2 x 40s to 47lb and he also managed to bank STRETCH at 56lb 9oz.
John banked 3 fish to 53lb known as MP. Two of our newbie's Peter and Bobby from Holland with their partners banked 5 fish between them 2 of which were 47lb one of them known as ROTTEN BOTTOM.
Ron from Holland had to leave early due to unforeseen circumstances still managed a 17 fish haul most of which were 30s and 3 over 40lb to 49lb.
One of our regulars Donna who had a difficult week banked 1 fish a cracking looking mirror at 46lb 10oz her partner Chris and friend Colin banked 4 fish between them to 38lb 8oz.
We would just like to mention that there have been a few weeks where people have struggled with hook pulls and a few names that we have not added well done all a great end to the report. A big well done to Karlos for doing getting a PB mirror at 51lb 10oz. Paul a newbie to Lesmont banking 6 fish 44lb common, 54lb known as PSYCHO and stunning SKELTON at 57lb 10oz a new PB for him, his son Adam who banked a 12 fish including 5 x 40s to 47lb.
Regular Andy had 6 fish to 42lb and commiserations for losing Ronnie at the net but a big well done to Adam, his son for catching ONE EYED JACK at an impressive 61lb 4oz on borrowed bait (don't know how his going to give it back).
A very well done to all with some stunners on the bank.
25/8/11 news update
Carl, our bailiff has seen a rare opportunity to get his rods out and what a four nighter he had with a 43lber, "colonel cluster" at 55lb and then on his last evening a new PB banking the mighty mirror "one eyed jack" at 62lb1oz.
18/8/11 news update
regular to Lesmont, John has banked a new PB with the "mp" at 53lb
July News Report
At long last we have a better report for this month. A big change in the weather, with much needed rain and some nice strong winds, almost the conditions we should have had back in April...... and this was well appreciated by the fish, with one of the weeks producing 85 fish.......
Alan from Italy had a new PB of 58lb 8oz known as the FAT CONTROLLER. Joop from Holland banked ROTTEN BOTTOM weighing 47lb and his wife Patricia had a new PB grassy at 37lb 8oz. Rob who was part of there group on the last couple of days of his holiday after having a bad start to the week; moved swim and banked 5 fish - 51lb 3oz 49lb 9oz 47lb 4oz 40lb 4oz and a mirror at 30lb being the smallest fish of the week of his trip.
Also id better give a mention Fred aka Freddie Starr aka boss man for having 2 x 40lb to 45lb14oz on his recent annual holiday here. A big well done to Nitty for the awesome ONE EYED JACK at 61lb 4oz a new PB for him. Also to Fosse who banked a new PB at 51lb 10oz known as MP and a couple of 40s to 42lb 9oz amongst other fish. A big well done to Giz for busting his PB with STRETCH at 56lb 12oz on the bank and being photographed with one eyed jack.
A few other names need mentioning, Phil with a new Pb of 47lb 6oz also Matt breaking his PB twice on the venue, 1st PB being a very, very impressive grass carp at 54lb followed up with a PB mirror at 48lb 8oz and a 45lb 13oz all of which were banked in one day. Friend Neal managed to bank several fish with 2 x 40s to 44lb 4oz and to Horse for putting THE GUVNOR onto the bank at 55lb 12oz. Well Done.
Finally friends Richard and Rob had a great weeks fishing doubled up in a swim and they didn't even use a bait boat but managed to bank 31 fish between them including 15 x 30lb s and 5 x 40s to 44lb 6oz.
Top, top angling to all and many of these captures can be viewed in our picture gallery.
News update 18/07/2011
New lake record for Matt, who has gone and banked a 54lb grass carp. Also friend, Horse, has gone and banked 'The Governor'@ 55lb 12oz.
As you can see fishing here in France has started to pick up again, along with our 'big boys' as seen on the updates. There has also been over 20 different 40lbers out over then last 2 weeks. The fishing has improved as we have gone from red hot summer, back to overcasts, low pressures and much needed rain and has finally got our residents feeding again.
News update 16/7/11
Still with Andy and friends, Fossy has now also banked one of our known 50s with "the mp" at 51lb4oz another guy on a new PB.
News update 11/7/11
Andy on this week with a few friends and they are among some of the big residents also with Nitty banking " One Eyed Jack " at 61lb 4oz and Giz with " Stretch " at 56lb 12oz.
Well done guys with the new PB's
News update 08/7/11
Finally this season the fishing is producing as we knew it. Many 40 fish out this week and two of our known 50 s.
Alan landing himself a new PB with the "The fat controller" at 58lb 8oz and Rob with a 51lb 4oz. Well done
June news report
Last 4 weeks at Lesmont has been hard going on the fishing front .The weather been very hot with temps being between 28 and 35 degrees ''which we all know can make fishing quite difficult''. This month we have seen several weeks of mixed parties and nationalities, a lake exclusive, all the anglers put in 100% into the fishing and the majority got the rewards listed below are just a few of the fish on the banks of Lesmont. One of our regulars, Andy had a 52lb 6oz mirror known as 'Skelton' being his biggest fish of the week - Happy Days. PB broke by Conner at 40lb 6oz his friend Jamie also going home with a new PB, common at 34lb 4oz. Well done to ken his biggest fish of the week was 46b 6oz also to Kevin who broke his PB twice in the week first one being 40lb2oz mirror followed by 43lb mirror. One of the lake exclusive guys known to his mates as Banger smashed his PB by over 18lb with 'Pops spawned out at 59lb 2oz, big well done to banger pops came to him on his home made bait. (Top bait). Giovanni's top fish of the week was 44lb 11oz common. Chris 41lb which
was also a new PB his mate Gary broke his PB with 49lb mirror. Tom banked a PB grass carp at 34lb 8oz and his mate Alan had his PB with a 47lb mirror. Finally, regular Vittorio from Italy who had the luxury of the lodge with his family had a 40lb6oz.
Well done to all.
News update 16/6/11
"Pops" has been banked by "Banger" at 59lb. Well done Banger great fishing.
The fishing is still relatively slow at the moment, but the weather has now taken a big turn around to heavy winds, much rain (very much needed) and even hale stones. This is forecast to hang around for the next week.
May news report
The month started off well with a good head of fish being banked with fair few 40's and a couple of known 50's.One being "Skelton" at 55lb4oz and also "Tyson" one of our big commons weighing 56lb7oz and a new PB for Stuart.
As we went further into the month they started slowing up as the fish were carrying a lot of spawn and started to pair up, but our guests were still banking a few fish. Kieron managed a new PB with a 46lb mirror within an hour of starting to fish. Another one of the anglers, Ron known as "Bussy" banked two of our sought after 50's one known as "Ronnie" at 53lb8oz (how about that) followed by a new 10 year weight PB with "Stretch" the following night at 58lb1oz. Top angling Ron.
Then as reported earlier on our "news update" they stared to spawn, this meant the fish weren't interested in feeding at all for most of the week. Within this period another Ron was on and he managed 3 new PB's within his stay with us and his biggest and a new 50 for Lesmont a common we now know as "The Bronze One" at 52lb2oz.
Well done to all top angling, many captures from this month can be viewed in our gallery.
Since spawning fishing has gone very slow, we don't know if the weather isn't helping matters as it's still very hot out here and we have had very little rain or any good winds.
19/5/11
The carpe at Lesmont are now spawning, this started early hours this morning and still at it as we write. They are thrashing along the tree line between peg 2 and the toilet bloc. The pattern now is that half will do it this week and the other half next week, if the weather continues to remain very hot, high twenties again for most of this week.
Regular to the carpe d'Or venues Ron from London has banked 3 fish this morning in the space of 2 hours.
Two at 45lb and a new high weight of fifty pound, a common we know as "The Bronze One" at 52lb8oz.
Photos of this fish and others in our gallery early next week
News Update 11/5/11
well Ron Buss is among the fifties again, his second for this week and a new PB for the long time respected carp angler banking "Stretch" at a new high weight at 58lb1oz.
Photos on the gallery early next week.
News Update 10/5/11
Regulars to the Carpe d'Or venues, Hampshire tackle have been among a couple of the bigger residents. Ron Buss has banked "Ronnie" early hours this morning at 53lb8oz and Kieron has a new PB banking a 46lb mirror.
APRIL REPORT
Hi to all and welcome to a new season at Lesmont. This month we have been visited by some great groups new and repeat bookings and have they had some good times socially and more importanton the fishing front.
The weather has been very hot and dry to high twenties, with very little rain for the past nine weeks; this is well out of sequent for the time of year. That said it hasn't stopped our guest's banking some stunning fish with some new PBs among them with a few of our big residents also among them "one eyed jack" at 60lb......... "psycho" at 52lb2oz, "the Guvnor" at 56lb6oz and "the fat controller" at 55lb. Also many impressive 40's to 49lb14oz and a very good back up of 30's and 20's in total over 130 fish. Many these fish can be viewed in the fish gallery 2011. The bream have spawned on the very last day of this month, as a rule around two weeks later the carp then do there bit, this is in our
opinion going to be very early this year due to the hot spell we had for most of April. Last year see the carp spawn the first week of July..........
We will keep "news updates" dated regular on any recent reports
2011 - MARCH REPORT
Winter has finally gone, it seemed very long this year as we received some bad weather from mid October through to early January.
No major works carried out at the lake only our general maintenance jobs i.e., relay gravel to all tracks, staining to all wood work, new mulch to all swims and a major clear out of over grown brambles etc. Around the social/greeting area and this has now opened it up for more lake viewing.
We also added another 22 fish mainly commons from 30lb to 38lb to the impressive existing stock.
22/12/2010
We would like to wish all you "Carpe d'Or carpers" a very happy Christmas and prosperous new year.
2010 see some great guests new and old with many new PBs, new lake records, fun had, just to name a few.
We are very appreciated for all your custom throughout the year and look forward to greeting you all in 2011.
Best wishes Andy & Marie and all the Carpe d'Or team.
22/11/2010
29 fish banked this week.
First few days of the week was slow going on the fishing front. Five guys from Holland arrived Friday only fishing for a few days, they banked 3 x upper 20s between them.
Martin (blakey) and friend Stu arrived on sat and banked 26 fish between them including two new PB's for Stu, 46lb and 49lb 12oz known as "Cuttail". Stu also had a 40lb and seven upper 30lbs and several other fish. Blakey banked a 47lb and 46lb 13oz known as "Gutsy" and 43lb 8oz plus 38lb 8oz and several other fish. Well done to all and we will see you all next year at carpe dOr fishing lakes
16/11/2010
Just three anglers were fishing this week, and what a hard weeks fishing. Well done to all the guys for working hard. One of the guys moved swim three times and the other guy moved twice, but still managed to bank a fish or two. John and Son Liam banked three fish between them two upper 20s and a stunning mirror at 43lb.
11/11/10
Mixed group of anglers on this week, banking only six fish between them. Weather has now turned mild after all the cold and frosts for the last two weeks. Regular to Carpe d'Or, Adam banked one fish a 36lb mirror and lost two. Geert managed to bank two at 40lb 7oz and 33lb 4oz and Bjorn banked three, biggest being 31lb 4oz. Well done guys hard weeks fishing.
02/11/2010
30 fish banked between 8 anglers this week. Very high pressures which made the fishing a bit difficult.
Mark and friends Adam and James banked 21 fish between them, including 40lb 2oz, 46lb, a koi carp at 23lb and a 53lb 10oz known as "BRUNO" well done Mark.
Michael who had the luxury of the lodge with his wife Kay banked 6 fish including 52lb 15oz known as PSYCHO", a new PB for him ,well done.
Beddie and friend Kevin banked 3 fish between them 32lb 14oz, 33lb 2oz and 35lb 7oz.
Well done guys. Hope to see you all soon
25/10/2010
Lake exclusive to a group of 7 anglers this week. Lesmont had its 1st heavy frost and very high pressures which made the fishing difficult, but the guys still managed to bank 12 fish between them including 3 x 50lb pluses.
Well done to Jonah for banking a new PB of 53 lb known as "HENRY", also well done to Malcolm for also getting a new PB at 52lb 12oz known as "MP". The same to Terry a new PB for him at 57lb 4oz known as "TYSON".
Terry also had 2 x 30lbpluses. Dave banked a lovely 47lb 6oz a new PB for him. Booga banked 2 fish up to 43lb 10oz and lost 5 fish and finally Rob banked 4 x 30lbpluses biggest being 33lb 8oz.
Well done guys.
NEWS UPDATE
3 fifty pounders have graced our banks already this week. Jonah has landed "Henry" at 53lb new PB. Malcolm banking "The MP" at 52lb12oz new PB and Terry this morning banking "Tyson" at 57lb4oz and also a new PB
Well done to these guys.
20/10/10
Mixed group this week at Lesmont. Fish started having their winter feed up, the anglers managed to bank 56 fish between them and several losses.
A fantastic weeks fishing for 2 brothers Dean and Gary Seymour who are regulars here. They banked 8 x 30lbpluses and a staggering 12 x 40lbpluses. Well done to you both.
Also a big well done to Marc Musch and partner Chantal who are also regulars to Lesmont from Holland, this being their 9th trip in 3 years. Marc banked 11 fish including 1 x 40lbplus and 2 new 50lbplusess....52lb14oz now been named MAXIMUS also a stunning 57lb 12oz mirror yet to be named.
Ken and friend Billy banked 2 fish, 34lb 12oz and 45lb 8oz..
Newbie's to Lesmont Matt and Neal banked 13 fish between them including several 30lbpluses 1 x 48lb 4oz common a new PB for Matt and 53lb 10oz known as HENRY a new PB for Neal
Matthew banked 3 fish to 30lbplus.
Top fishing to all.
We will see most of this mixed group again 2011 and 2012
12/10/10
We welcome back Ian and friends (The Croc Crew) from Kent. Ian (main organiser) banked 2 fish 37lb and 36lb mirror with several lost. Young Adam banked 2 new PB's.24lb 8oz and 39lb 12oz. Martin put 7 fish on the bank with several new PB's.30lb, 31lb 5oz , 40lb 10oz. and 47lb. Ray banked 3 fish 34lb 4oz, 42lb 2oz PB and a new PB of 52lb 3oz mirror known as "MP". Ken banked fish of 33lb 11oz and 37lb 8oz common also a new PB. Darren banked 4 fish up to 42lb 2oz new PB. John banked 1 fish. 20lb plus and Stan banked 2 fish up to 32lb 5oz, new PB.
All in all the lake wasn't fishing to its best due to hot temperatures (mid 20s), easterly winds and clear blue skies, but still a good holiday was had be all with several new PB's.
Fantastic week guys .Hope to see you all soon.
05/10/2010
Mixed group this week with 7 anglers fishing. Group of 3 friends who are regulars to Lesmont, Terry, John and Steve. They banked 8 fish between them up to 38lb 14oz.
Wolter, and partner Debbie banked 8 fish including 4 x 30lbpluses, 47lb 5oz and a new PB in the shape of "Tyson" weighing 54lb 5oz.
Jamie who had the lodge for the week with his friend banked 1 fish. Jamie came here with a PB of 26lb and left with a new PB of 55lb known as "Stretch". Well done Jamie.
Adrian, and partner Louise banked 6 fish he came here with a PB of 26lb plus and left here with several new PB's.31lb 8oz, 34lb, 41lb8oz and 43lb 10oz (near leather). Well done Adrian
Top angling guys.
NEWSFLASH
Wolter from Holland has landed "Tyson" a big common at 54lb6oz, and Jamie has landed "Stretch" one of the big mirrors at 55lb.
29/09/2010
Lake exclusive to regulars Mark and mates. 13 fish banked in total between them. Mark (main organiser) banked 5 fish including 39lb a new PB and 42lb 12oz mirror also a new PB. Vince banked 1 fish 30lb 4oz. Graham and Guy had one fish each, 38lb mirror and 29lb 8oz mirror. Graham banked 5 fish including a 34lb 8oz common a new PB for him and a 48lb mirror known as "Rotten Bottom"
Well done guys.
20/09/10
Lake Exclusive this week with 8 newbie's to Lesmont with a total of 36 fish banked between them.
Dave and Judy both fished and had the lodge for the week banking 8 fish between them including a 42lb 8oz by Dave and a new PB for Judy with 45lb 12oz.
Vince and wife Geraldine banked 5 fish up to 46lb 4oz. Mike banked 3 fish up to 31lb 6oz and Paul put one fish onto the bank at 34lblb 14oz. Derrick banked 8 fish up to 37lb 9oz and his mate spud banked 10 fish including 41lb 4oz, 44lb 8oz,
43lb 5oz, 46lb 1oz and 41lb.well done Spud.
Top angling guys and Judy.
Hope to see you all again very soon
13/09/10
Our regulars, Voppi and wife, Britta had a lake exclusive this week. They have been fishing Lesmont since it opened. With them they bought 4 anglers from Germany, and had a fantastic week. Banking 57 fish between them, which included 4 x 50lb pluses and 1 x 60lb plus.
Voppi and Britta who had the luxury of the lodge for the week banked 23 fish between them including 3 x 50s, 50lb 8oz; 54lb 7oz known as "Skelton" and "Henry" at 53lb 2oz. Voppi also had "Rotten Bottom" at 46lb 3oz and "Psycho" at 49lb 3oz.
Alexander banked 4 fish including "Ronnie" weighing 53lb 2oz. Jents banked 10 fish including 2 x 30lb pluses and a 47lb 9oz. Willy banked 5 fish including 45lb 3oz and 60lb 1oz known as "Pops". Finally Volker banked approx 18 grass carp up to 39lb 6oz. Well done all and we will see you all back soon.
06/09/10
Lake Exclusive this week to six anglers, banking 31 fish between them. Glen (main organiser) banked three fish.36lb 8oz. 41lb 4oz and 42lb 6oz. His son Lee banked 8 fish up to 40lb 5oz. Scott banked 3 fish up to 43lb 8oz. Gary managed to bank 8 fish up to 36lb, his son Leighton put 3 fishn onto the bank up to 30lb he also had a 23lb grass carp. Finally Charlie aged 17 banked 6 fish including a PB common 49lb a PB mirror 46lb and a new PB again at 56lb 8oz known as "Stretch". Well done Charlie.
Top angling guys, see you all in 2013
02/09/10
Mixed group of 7 anglers this week, banking 14 fish between them. Weather mostly overcast and stormy with some sunny spells This made watching the water very difficult as soon as weather backed off a little bit ,anglers were able to put there rods onto the fish and the fishing picked
up as the week went on.
Regulars David and wife Bernie banked 2 fish 44lb 2oz and 44lb mirrors with several lost .Bernie's son Tony and partner Juliet banked 5 fish including several lost but still had two new PBs. A common at 28lb2oz, and a new PB of 49lb10oz mirror which we have named MP after there son/brother Michael. Michael passed away last year and was due to come on this fishing holiday with them all and was missed by all. Well done Tony.
Stuart who fished with his mate Trevor banked 3 fish up to 44lb mirror, and finally John who had the luxury of the lodge for the week banked 4 fish including a stunning new PB in the shape of "POPS" weighing 61lb 12oz. Well done John
We will see some of you back next year on Lesmont and Desire.
23/08/10
Whole lake exclusive this week with 8 anglers, with 26 fish banked between them. We had 72 hours of constant rain, but the group still had a very good week and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
Ron (main organiser) banked 8 fish up to a new PB mirror weighing 48lb 13oz. Neil (Ron's son) banked 5 fish between 31lb 11oz up to 35lb 12oz. Kev who bought his son, Tom aged 11 along to learn more about fishing banked 2 fish up to 33lb. Justin managed to bank 4 fish, 2 x grass carp 21lb and a 40lb 8oz new PB, also had 2 mirrors 25lb 8oz and "Ronnie" weighing in at 51lb 4oz another new PB. Well done. Paul banked 3 fish including 2 new PB's, 34lb 2oz mirror and a leather at 41lb 7oz. Phil banked 4 fish up to 43lb 4oz two tone mirror.
Well done guys, hope to see you very soon.
16/08/10
Mixed group on this week of 8 anglers, with 21 fish being banked between them all.
Terry who with his wife on their 2nd week's holiday had to cut short their time here due to unforeseen circumstances but still managed to bank two fish up to 35lb mirror.
Klaus banked two fish including 47lb known as "Herbie". His friend Duncan banked 1 fish at 47lb 8oz known as "Rotten Bottom". Mates, Alan, Malcolm and Mick banked 3 fish including 34lb 8oz, and 39lb 8oz mirror a new PB for Alan.
Darren managed to bank nine fish including 33lb 10oz, 36lb 6oz and 45lb 12oz known as "Cuttail" a new PB for him. Friend Lee banked 4 fish up to 41lb 8oz.
Good week had by all and we will see some of you soon.
09/08/10
6 regulars to fish Lesmont this week, with 34 fish banked between them with also several lost.
Mark banked 7 fish including 35lb 11oz, 31lb 4oz mirrors and 2 x 30lb commons. Nigel banked 8 fish including 43lb 10oz and Rotten Bottom weighing at 46lb 4oz. well done Nigel. Keith also put 8 fish onto the bank up to 45lb 2oz. Ian banked 6 fish up to 38lb but several were lost.
Terry and wife Gill who are here for a 2 week holiday banked 5 fish including 3 x 30lb s with limited fishing as only fishing during the days.
Hope to see you all soon, and good luck for this weeks fishing terry.
06/08/10
Lake exclusive with 6 regulars to Lesmont, 20 fish caught in total.
Des (organiser) banked 8 fish up to 47lb, which is a new PB for him. Bo managed 3 fish up to 31lb but also lost a couple. Malcolm banked a new PB of 36lb common. Well done. Rick put 4 fish onto the bank up to a new PB of 52lb mirror and finally Ken managed 3 fish up to 41lb 8oz also including 33lb 12oz leather and 35lb 12oz mirror.
Super week guys, fishing still a little slow but plenty of banter.
27/07/2010
Lake exclusive to 7 anglers this week, one of whom has been before. The other six anglers are newbie's to Lesmont.
Most of the week the weather has been quite hot but a couple of overcast stormy days, which as you could imagine it made the fishing better. The guys managed to bank 22 fish between them.
Well done to Rich for banking 5 fish. One of which was a new PB of 58lb 12oz known as FAT CONTROLLER smashing his PB by nearly 30lb.
Wayne managed 5 fish up to 39lb 10oz. Neil had 2 fish up to 41lb 4oz which was a new PB for him as well. Ben banked 5 fish up to 29lb10oz seems that Ben was on the stockies.
Chris banked 3 fish up to 39lb, Tom managed 1 fish at 26lb 5oz, and Andy had 1 fish at 22lb 4oz.
But all in all the fishing was still quite slow but the guys did the best they could with the weather conditions.
Great week guys. Hope to see you all again.
NEWS FLASH
Richard from Cambridgeshire came to visit us this week, being his 1st visit to France and bringing his UK PB of 27lb. His now beat that in the way of the Fat Controller weighting in at 57lb 12oz, making this his new PB well done
20/07/2010
Weather been very hot this week but we got some rain and high winds. which as helped the Fishing to start picking up a little bit.
Whole lake exclusive with 7 anglers from Kent and Essex most of them first timers to France and for one guest it was their first time .Rods come out, and we saw a few new PBs on the banks of Lesmont this week.
Tee banked his first ever fish being a 40lb common,(some of us can only dream). Matthew had a new PB 43lb mirror. Gary banked 7 fish up to 45lb 8oz mirror along with two grassys,25lb 4oz and 38lb 12oz both new PBs for himself. Jay banked a 32lb common a new PB, and finally Lee broke his PB three times with a common weighing 44lb 8oz, a grassy at 31lb and another one at 39lbl. Well done guys, brilliant week for you.
Hope to see you very soon.
13/07/2010
The boss is on holiday this week at Lesmont with 5 anglers in total, banking 18 fish.
A hard weeks fishing due to the very hot weather and the final stages of the fish spawning.
Lesmont owner Andy worked hard and banked 8 fish including 49lb 6oz mirror known as PSYCHO also 47lb 4oz two tone and 42lb 6oz known as GUTSY which he caught off the top. Nitty banked 4 fish between 24lb 4oz up to 40lb 8oz. Coops banked 4 fish including TYSON weighing in at 57lb 10oz in the last hours of play on Saturday morning he was one happy man and cant stop smiling as his gone back to the UK with his new PB common with Tyson and 2yrs ago having his new PB mirror being Pops at 58lb. Well done coops!
Finally Carl (bailiff) banked 2 fish. 46lb 4oz and 41lb mirror both on the last night.
Great weeks fishing gents and guess what we see you lot back next year.
10/07/10 NEWSFLASH
Regular to our venues, Coops from Hertfordshire has set himself a new PB for Lesmont. Early hours of this morning landing the big common Tyson, weighing in at 57lb 10oz.
05/07/10
Sorry guys & girls not a lot to report about regarding the fishing, with this heat wave we have had over the past 3 weeks temperatures reaching 40 degrees with this no rain or winds. One good thing has come out of it....................
Yes at long last the fish have finally spawned they started on the Tuesday and kept at it all week through to Saturday evening. With this now out the way we will expect the fish to remain a little moody for the next week before the fishing can get back to normal.
Well done to our guests that where on this week there wasn't a lot they could do on the fishing front, other than sit back and enjoy the roasting hot weather and top up there tans.
A WRITE UP SENT TO US FROM MIKE:
Having enjoyed Lac Desire last year we ventured off to Lac Des Lesmont in June. Just like Desire it's layout and facilities were excellent, especially the food which was always hot when it arrived in your swim complete with serviette (now that's posh). The lodges are like home from home and being able to fish watching the football on TV while fishing was the ultimate icing on the cake.
A very easy 4 and half hour drive including coffee stops and drove straight to it on the instructions given without a sat nav.
The bailiff and his wife could not help you any more and if you were snagged he was there all the time to retrieve your gear within minutes.
His knowledge is exceptional and having been with very experienced angler for 20 odd years to France his rig knowledge made us look like novices. You could arrive there with no carp fishing experience and he would set you up to catch the big ones with ease and confidence.
The fish stock is tremendous and having witnessed numerous fish being banked they are all in stunning condition, several PB's were broken and after 20 odd years (that's no mean feat)
A fantastic week with 2 of the nicest helpful experienced people you will ever meet and a chance of catching that fish in a lifetime.
We are already booked for next year and with years of trying everywhere in France now won't bother with any where else as I seriously doubt you find better venues with top quality big fish.
Great work keep it up. (You must try the bread and butter pudding just like your granny made you).
29/06/10
Welcome back Bob, family and mates, with a whole lake exclusive.They banked 29 fish between them .The weather was hotting up this week, fish are starting to show signs of spawning.
Bob himself banked 13 fish up to 43lb 10oz, Rich banked 3 fish up to 38lb. Alan had a grass carp weighing 34lb10oz, and Jack banked 5 fish up to 36lb 1oz which was a new PB for him well done. Andy banked 7 fish including a stunning 47lb mirror.
Nice one gents see you back at Desire in 2011
23/06/10
Fish still not spawned as yet but hopefully by the end of next week they should be on it.
Lake Exclusive this week with 8 anglers fishing. 26 fish banked. Main organiser Colin banked 6 fish including 47lb 8oz, 42lb 8oz and a 52lb known as SKELTON".
David banked 2 fish up to 29lb, Paul banked 3 fish up to 58lb known as "TYSON". Jason banked 2 fish 27lb 8oz and a two tone mirror at 45lb, Tiny banked 6 fish up to 46lb. Adam banked a 19lb 8oz grass carp and Del banked 6 fish including 47lb 9oz and a 48lb 6oz.
4 of the group are heading to Desire after Lesmont, have a good weeks fishing there lads.
Well done to all.
news update
"skelton" has been banked at 52lb8oz to Colin and its a new PB for him photo in gallery early next week.
news update
yesterday tea time "Tyson" has been landed at a new high weight of 58lb, this is also a new PB common for Paul whos in the lodge.
16/06/10
8 anglers on last week banking 14 fish between them but also several fish lost. One of the guys had to travel back to the UK on Monday evening, followed on Wednesday by his fishing mate Keith who banked 2 fish on his last night up to 35lb2oz. This was a new PB for him, well done Keith.
Regulars to Lesmont, Paul and Steve banked 3 fish, and then move on for their next weeks fishing on Napoleon1.
Then we had a party of 4 anglers, Chad managed one fish 35lb8oz. Gaz banked 2 fish to 48lb 5oz. Ian a newbie to France banked 2 fish to 27lb 10oz and lastly Mark the party organiser banked 4 fish 3 x 30s to 36lb 8oz and a 25lb.
All in all a hard weeks fishing as we believe the smaller fish may have been spawning in the deeper water.
Well done to all.
09/06/10
Lake exclusive this week, with10 fish banked. Lesmont fished hard last week as fish did not seem to be feeding and the Newby group to Lesmont struggled slightly. We must mention a big well done to Ricky (ginger) for doing the new lake record smallest fish at 15lb8oz.What an achievement!!.
Also a big well done to Dave banking a new PB of 26lb12oz leather. Tony banked 3 fish between 26lb12oz common up to 39lb12oz mirror. Dean banked 2 fish 38lb and a 44lb mirror. Bob banked one fish 28lb common and John banked 2 fish, 41lb mirror and 36lb common.
Well done to all and hope to see you all back soon at carpe dor fishing.
01/06/10
Mixed group of anglers this week, they banked 17 fish but it was a hard week's fishing at Lesmont as it was very hot at the start of the week and fish were looking to start spawning which made the fishing difficult. Once the colder weather and rain moved in the fishing picked up towards the end of the week although the fish still did not spawn. Marc and friend Jason banked four fish, 44lb common 45lb5oz, 44lb and a 43lb10oz mirror. Friends Stuart and James banked 11 fish between them from 21lb8oz up to 46lb 10oz. Pascal & Denny from Holland banked 2 fish up to 35lb.
Nice one guys you worked hard and we'll see a few of you back in 2011
25/05/10
A mixed group this week at Lesmont, weather hotting up but some awesome fish on our banks.
Gary and friend Dave who fished from the lodge banked 2 fish. A 52lb2oz and a 36lb8oz mirror.
Regulars, brothers Gary and Dean also banked 2 fish a 41lb and 28lb8oz mirror. Aubrey banked 1 fish a beautiful 38lb8oz. Chris banked 3 fish, 31lb14oz common and 2 x 32lbs. Nigel had 3 fish between 33lb2oz up to TYSON weighing 57lb. Steve banked one common weighing 31lb12oz and David banked 13 fish and had 2 new PB's. Catching RONNIE at 54lb and ONE EYED JACK at a wonderful 62lb8oz.
Well done to all.
Top angling!!
18/05/10
A mixed group this week on Lesmont.
Bob and his wife Eileen had the luxury of the lodge with bob banking a 41lb mirror and a 48lb mirror.
Gerry banked three fish up to 34lb (have a good week at napoleon Gerry). Kevin and friend Keith from Hampshire banked 8 fish. Kevin broke his PB twice, with a 45lb6oz mirror then went on to bank a new PB with 46lb9oz mirror. Their friends Gary and Chris from Devon banked 11 fish between them. Gary (wrenny) had 2 new PBs in the shape of 40lb12oz mirror and a 43lb12oz. A big well done to Chris (lakey) top rod for the week broke his PB 6 times from 29lb14oz up to 44lb mirror also he banked his 1st ever catfish weighing 51lb.
Top angling to all.
11/05/10
What a week at Lesmont, there's just no stopping them 50s. Hampshire tackle (Team B) here this week consisting of 7 anglers. Cold nights and chilly damp days, but it didn't make any difference. The group still banked 64 fish between them. Bert Kinge banked 8 fish including a 40lb3oz mirror and "Colonel Cluster" at 54lb6oz. Spencer banked 3 fish with a new PB of 51lb known as "Henry". Darren banked 6 fish including a 45lb6oz, Mark banked 27 fish including 6 x 40lbpluses, one being "Rotten Bottom" and "Gutsy". Liam banked 10 fish with a new 50lber to lesmont at 53lb and this being a new PB for him. Ben banked 6 fish biggest being 55lb10oz known as "Tyson" also a new PB for him. Finally, Duncan had 4 fish up to 43lb7oz.
Top anglings guys, See you all in 2011 and some of you on Desire in October 2010
NEWS FLASH
More of the Hampshire tackle boys are back and the 50s are coming out in under 24hours. Three 50s on our banks first Ben with Tyson at 55lb10oz a new PB, then Liam with a stunning new 50 at 53lb a new PB, and Burt with colonel cluster at 54lb 6oz on Marks rod who was playing a fish at the time and banked a 38lb nice one lads.
04/05/2010
Regulars to Lesmont, Steve Lloyd and party, from Warrington returned this week. Weather been very hot for the first 6 days then it became cooler for the remainder of the week with a little rain. This didn't stop them from banking 50 fish between them. First of all a big well done to Steve Kemble for banking 19 fish up to a stunner 61lb 10oz known as "POPS" a new PB for him also including 2x 40lbpluses and 5x 30lbpluses. Steve Lloyd himself banked 13 fish up to 46lb10oz.
Jon banked 3 fish to 31lb and on his last night he banked a stunning 41lb 2oz mirror. Dave (disco) banked 2 fish up to 28lb 13oz. Dan banked 5 fish up to 39lb, and Mark banked 7 fish up to 43lb.
Fantastic week had by all some great fishing
Hope to see you all back in 2011
NEWS FLASH
Well done to Steve from Warwickshire who banked Pops at 61lb 10oz a new PB for him andbelieve me his one happy man.
27/04/2010
A mixed group on Lesmont this week. Vittorio, from Italy stayed in the lodge with his wife and son. He managed to banked two stunning mirrors, one being a new PB of 56lb 8oz known as "Disco" and a 44lb 12oz "Gutsy".
Regulars to Lesmont Marc and Chantal from Holland, banked four 40lbers and a 50lb 6oz known as "Henry" all within 26 hours. They also went on to bank two 30lbpluses and a few upper 20lbs.
Jerry Bridger banked a 36lb 6oz, 41lb 9oz and a 44lb 5oz. Jerry's mate Barry had a 27lb 5oz, Mark G banked four fish between 31lb and 42lb 2oz. Mark R only landed the one, and Nick ended his week with a new PB 55lb "Psycho"
Super fishing by all see some of you latter in the year, and next year
NEWS FLASH
The 50s just keep coming, regulars to Lesmont Marc and Chantal banked four 40lbpluses, and Henry at 50lb6oz. This was all within 26 hours.
Also Nick banked Psycho, at an all time heaviest 55lb and a new PB for himself. Then Vittorio had Disco at 56lb 8oz a new PB.
Well done to all
19/04/2010
Lake exclusive of regular carpe d'Or capers this week, the Hampshire Tackle lot. The guys managed to bank 21 fish between them and a few new PBs.Owner of Hampshire Tackle, Rob Kinge banked 12 fish including three x 40lbers up to 47lb2oz and also a fantastic new PB mirror of 54lb8oz known as"Herbie".
Well done to Shaun for also having a new PB at 44lb common. Mick (STIFFY) banked 3 fish 30lb 36lb and a new mirror PB for himself at 44lb, Keiron (Micks son) banked two fish, 30lb8oz and a 23lb8oz.
Richard who struggled all week after losing a fish early on managed to bank a stunning 35lb common. Mark also only banked the one fish and a well done to Ron who banked a 42lb mirror.
Nice one guys, plenty of banter as per usual.
See you all in October at Desire and then back at Lesmont in May 2011 and Mark we will see you back in 2 weeks time with your lot.
Top Angling!!
NEWSFLASH 13/04/10
This week on Lesmont see Rob Kinge;s Group. Rob himself has landed a NEW PB 'Herbie' 54lb 8oz mirror.
Well done Rob. Full report at the end of week.
12/04/2010
Regular John Payne bought a group on to Lesmont this week, on a lake exclusive of seven anglers. Fishing still a little slow as the water temperatures are still very cold, but the group managed to bank 8 fish between them.
We had to say a goodbye to 3 of the group early in the week due to unforeseen circumstances. Tim, Peter and Goat, Sorry to see these guys leave as they were a great bunch.
Well done to John who fished from the lodge with his wife to keep him company, he banked himself a new PB mirror at 47lb8oz, he also had two other fish at 28lb and a 38lber. Stuart his son had a good week banking five fish up to 40lb6oz a mint common not sure on all catch results this week as no catch reports filled in but nice one guy's great fishing. Hope to see you soon.
06/04/2010
Four anglers this week with the lake to themselves for there short stay of five days. The lads from Bedfordshire banked nine fish in total.
Twins, Jamie and Paul banked 8 of them nine fish from 22lb up to a stunning 49lb mirror giving both lads new PBs. Nice one lads. Ken only banked the one a 31lber giving him a new PB, well done Ken a
great week was had by all. Hope to see you all soon.
Weather was up and down all week with torrential rain, thunder and lightning to some glorious hot days.
29/03/2010
Week two of the season, see some more new comers to Lesmont, but we have seen a few faces before back in summer 2009 at Lac Desire.
They banked 11 fish in total. Robin banked two fish, his first carp being a new PB in the shape of a fully scaled mirror at 30lb 8oz then followed by a 28lb common nice one. Alfie, being the youngest of the group banked one at,26lb 8oz and lost one.
Tel banked six between 19lb 12oz up to 35lb 8oz, and Craig banked two, one of which was our resident koi at 23lb 8oz and a 32lb 4oz common.
Well done guys Top angling!! To you all. Weather still not on the side of the angler with hot days and chilly nights.
23/03/2010
The season at Lesmont is now on the way with a Lake exclusive with 8 anglers fishing this week.
They banked12 fish and lost five between them. This was a 1st trip to France for nearly half of the group so there was a few new PBs.
Well done to Scott who was top rod banking 9 fish between 24lb6oz up to a beautiful 42lb 12oz mirror. Four PB's broken by Scott this week.
His dad Paul (senior) banked 1 fish at 19lb and his son Paul (junior) banked one fish at 33lb 6oz which was a new PB for him to. Will banked two fish 22lbplus and a 34lb 8oz
Overall a really good week...weather picking up with plenty of sunshine, but still dropping at night.
Well done to you all, See you in Sept 2012
08/03/2010
Regulars to our lakes, a group of 3 friends fished lesmont this week.
Weather has been unpredictable this week with warmish days with cold winds and really cold nights and early mornings but that still didnt put them off. The guys worked hard and bank five fish between them, Mick and his mate John who fished together banked 2 fish a lovely 35lb and a 19lbplus. Horse (Matt) and his partner Linnie, who had the warmth of the lodge. Whilst Horse fished from his bivvy, banked 3 stunning mirrors...45lb4oz, a 41lb, and a 45lb8oz.
Super fishing guys see you all later in the year when the suns out.
26th Dec - 2nd Jan
Welcome back, regular Mark Allen from Bedfordshire who decide this year he would give the winter fishing a go
and see the New Year in by the banks with his rods out. What a start to 2010 with a NEW PB of 64lb 12oz mirror Pops also a NEW LAKE RECORD for Lesmont. Mark also banked four other fish to 37lb 8oz and not forgetting wife Julie who came a along to join him, and does the photos justice.
Well done Mark and we will see you in July
NEWS REPORTS FOR 2009 BELOW - Happy new year to all
03/12/2009
This week we had a few days of wind and rain.
Toby and his two mates Chris and Andy returned to Lesmont and managed
to bank five fish between them to 34lb. Well done lads.
Tommy and his mate who fished from the lodge weren't so lucky with the fish, not playing the game for them. Still they enjoyed their trip and their stay in the lodge. We look forward to seeing you all back over the winter.
25/11/2009
Only three Anglers on this week at Lesmont. Nights and mornings were a bit cold but come lunchtime the sun shone.
Gary and Sean started fishing at one end of the lake and banked 10 fish between them. On Thursday they moved to the other end of the lake where they see more fish showing and banked another 3 fish. Well done to Sean
who came for a 40 and want and bank a new PB in the shape of a 46lb6oz, Super Fishing Guys.
The Dutch guy who fished from the lodge with his family had a hard week with the fish not playing game for him, hopefully when he returns the fish will want to play.
Nice one guys see you next year.
18/11/2009
Lesmont welcomed five new anglers to the its banks last week, all fishing at one end of the lake together. Unfortunately it was a slow week for the guys, but they all had a nice evening out in the local town.
On Wednesday two of the guys moved to the other end of the lake, which paid off as they where straight in to the fish. They ended up banking six fish between them to 32lb. Well done Matt, Stuart, Tom, Luke and John
Hope to see you all back in the near future.
BEGINNING OF NOVEMBER WORK TO LESMONT
Winter has arrived, the anglers now slowing down as the season comes to a end and improvements have already started with the lodge decking, the posts and railings being removed.
Listening to our customer feedback, we have raised the original lodge swim and removed a very large willow to the left of the decking area, thus creating a second bivvy area.
The two new swims also have new concrete steps due to the water level that vary over the year, making it much easier for landing that Lesmont lump.....
All walkways leading to the lodge doors & patio area are now finished with what we believe more practical shingle.
With all this work carried out we believe it will give the anglers better scope of their water & stunning views of the lake.
We will keep you up date as and when we do more improvements.
10/11/2009
The fishing at Lesmont this week was slow. A mixed party of 6 anglers on, but the fish were not playing the game for some. Well done to David from Belgium for banking a new PB of 48lb5oz also Carl who banked seven fish including three 40lbpluses and a 38lb8oz. Better luck next time to Giz ,Big Andy , Bojon and Ellie when they return.
09/11/2009
Mixed group on this week with some regulars amongst them they banked seventeen fish between them two 50s and four 40s.
Regulars Marc and Chantal had a good week banking a new PB of 44lb 3oz.
Regular Volker had one 40lb and two 50s to 54lb 8oz well done to that man, he just cant seem to do no wrong this year. The other four anglers on Lesmont, the fish where not so nice, with Paul, Lee, Elli, and Chris in the lodge, they only had one fish each.
Well done to all and we will see some of you next year.
NEWS FLASH
Another two new 50lbers to grace our banks of Lesmont a 50lb mirror and 54lb mirror they just keep coming, the proud man to bank these two stunners is
one of our long time regulars Vopi.
Well done.
27/10/2009
Seven anglers at Lesmont last week, with some very nice catches. Brothers, Dean and Gary regular visitors to Lesmont banked six fish between them including three stunning 40lbpluses and a new PB for Dean at 57lb12oz known as TYSON, at his all time new weight. Super fishing by both, see you in 2010.
Nick and Garran banked three fish up to 31lb 8oz. First timers to Lesmont after a few visits to our other lake, Desire.
Matthew- horse and his girlfriend Lyn had an awesome weeks catch, banking ten stunning carp including one at 41lb2oz his 1st PB then a 56lb 4oz common known as BRUNO his 2nd PB and then on Saturday the day of departure at 9.40am he banked his 3rd PB of the week in the shape of POPS weighing in at an all time heaviest at 61lb 4oz. Well done horse we'll see you next year.
Well done to all the other guys on that week.
22/10/2009
Good week at Lesmont last week, the bailiff Carl was on holiday with the family. The lake fished very well even though we had four heavy frosts out of the seven mornings, 35 fish out between the six anglers. Well done to Shane who banked ten fish up to 56lb 2oz known as the Fat Controller, he also banked a 52lb 8oz known as Henry. Shanes son, Ben aged 13 had a 28lb fully scaled mirror and a stunning new PB at 41lb 8oz. Kevin, Carls dad banked five fish up to a new PB of 50lb 4oz mirror. Wayne banked one fish also a new PB for him at 50lb 4oz known as Skelton. Jay banked four fish up to 28lb a new PB for him. Finally a big pat on the back for Carl for banking a new PB common known as Tyson at 57lb. Nice one.
NEWSFLASH
Our fishery manager, Carl and wife Hayley are enjoying a lake exclusive this week with Family and Friends. So far, dad Kevin has had a new PB mirror of 50lb 4oz. Brother Shane has had 2 new PB mirrors, Henry a 52lb 8oz and the fat controller weighing in at 56lb 2oz both within 24hrs.
Carl himself has had Tyson out at his best weight yet 57lb. This is a new PB common for Carl. Well done
20/10/2009
Exclusive lake this week, with regulars from North Herts Angling.
Between the six of them they banked 21 stunning carp with some new PBs amongst them. Glen banked five fish up to a new PB of 57lb and included in his catch were three 40s a 42lb, 48lbm and 49lb. Steve with partner Trina banked two fish up to 28lb. Phil had six fish amongst them a 42lb 8oz and a 44lb mirror. Ricky banked two fish 37lb8oz and a nice 42lb 4oz. Simon, who fished from the lodge with his wife Jazz banked three stunners 39lb12oz , 40lb8oz , and a new PB. Mark and partner Jackie banked three fish up to 31lb 4oz.
Well done to all, nice weeks fishing with some more of them lesmont lumps on the bank.
06/10/2009
This week was a brilliant week .Whole lake booked with 6 anglers, they banked 75 fish between them. Mike being top rod for the week banking 30 fish including disco weighing 50lb 4oz and fat controller at 55lb 4oz and four 40s to 47lb 12oz, also one of our resident koi at 16lb 8oz. His brother Joe ended up banking 18 fish including psycho at a all time new weight of 53lb 6oz and four other stunning 40s to 45lb 4oz. Oz banked 8 fish up to 32lb 13oz. Scott banked 8 fish with a new PB at 42lb 10oz. Andy banked ten fish up to a new PB of 59lb 2oz known as pops and finally Mark banked one fish at 42lb 14oz. Excellent fishing from all see you all in Sept 2011.
Top angling.
NEWS FLASH
Three 50lbers out in last few days. Mike with disco weighing in at 50lb 4oz, Joe with Psycho at an awesome new weight of 53lb 6oz and Andy with a new PB at an all time new weight Pops at 59lb 2oz.
30/09/2009
Fishing was quite slow at Lesmont last week due to high pressures, the fish did not to seem to be on the feed, but by the end of the week the lads still banked 14 fish between them. There were some nice stunners amongst them, Mark (smithy) banked three fish up to 29lb 12oz. Glyn banked five fish, Nik banked a stunning 43lb 12oz along with three other carp and last of all Ian landed two carp to 34lb 4oz.
Well done gents hope to see you 2010 or 2011.
21/09/09
Mixed group this week, Gary and friend Toby from Lancashire banked 9 fish between them, including a 39lb1oz mirror and one of our koi weighing 15lb3oz.
Martin and his wife who fished from the lodge, banked fish from 27lb 8oz to a stunning new PB of 46lb 10oz.
James Bolton and group from East London had a super week to with James banking 2 fish up to 45lb 4oz which was a new PB for him. Mark had a great week by banking seven fish including two times 40lbers and 55lb 8 oz known as Tyson, a new PB for him. Adam, also over the moon with his hull, banked 15 fish up to 38lb 6oz breaking his PB five times. Next, Del banked nine fish to lovely 40lb mirror, which was a new PB, he broke his PB four times at Lesmont. Mark banked eleven fish up to 38lb8oz Superb fishing by all. Hope to see you all next year.
14/09/09
We welcomed Terry Claytons group back on this week, this being their first visit to Lesmont and managed to bank 30 carp and one catfish.
The week started off a little slow and by Tuesday fishing was in full swing. Terry banked 9 fish up to a stunning mirror weighing 50lb. Mark, Goz banked 2 fish up to 27lb. Craig and his partner Leanne banked 4 fish between 25lb and 35lb7oz including a 48lb 4oz catfish. Rod banked 3 fish up to 40lb 8oz, Mark had 5 fish up to 44lb 6oz. George banked 2 fish up to 38lb 12oz and finally John, who banked 6 fish between 24lb and 57lb 11oz known as pops which was a new PB for him.
Excellent fishing from all even though a parachutist decided to drop in and say hello!!!!.
08/09/2009
What an awesome week here at Lesmont. 43 fish on the bank, with 5 new PBs.
Regulars Andy Douglas and wife Julie who were in the lodge banked 11 fish including a new PB in the shape of Bruno at 51lb10oz. Then following that with a new PB in the shape of Disco weighing 53lb. Andy also banked a 41lb 12oz and a 38lb.Very well done.
The rest of the lake was booked by Paul Lane and mates, who are also regulars to Lesmont.
Nigel banked 10 fish up to 46lb a new PB common, Ian banked 6 fish up to a new PB of 46lb8oz. Paul went on to bank 4 fish up to 38lb. Keith beef banked 2 fish up to 41lb6oz, and finally Mark banking 14 fish up to 56lb known as the fat controller which was a new PB for him to.
Top Angling to all. Looking forward to seeing all next year.
Also Mark and Nigel have a great time in the lodge fishing on Boxing Day 09.
02/09/2009
What a week 50 fish out, two 50s seven 40s.A mixed group on this week with some regulars faces amongst them.6 out of the 8 anglers are regulars to us at Lesmont.
Steve Strevens had 12 fish biggest being 40lb12oz and 46lb 5oz. His brother Paul banked 8 fish up to 38lb2oz.
Gordon Poole and wife Mikaela had 3 fish up to 45lb. Dave and wife Kerry banked 10 fish up to 52lb know as "Ronnie".
Roy van Goor and wife from Holland who fished from the lodge banked 8 fish up to 42lb. Marc and Chantal also from Holland had 6 fish up to 41lb7oz.
Chris Gooner and son Mason banked 3 fish up to 51lb7oz known as Skelton a stunning new PB for Mason. Excellent week, see some of you in a few weeks and the rest next year. Top angling guys well done.
25/08/2009
Excellent weeks fishing from the Italian group and Marco Polloni from Holland. Even though the weather was pushing 97 it was hot, but still the anglers caught.
Marco banked 3 fish, 28lb6oz, 40lb, and on the last day he banked a 50lb1oz. Regulars husband and wife Mauro and Louisella had a cracking weeks fishing banking 17 fish between them including Tyson at 55lb, Stretch at 57lb 8oz and Cuttail at 46lb8oz all within half hour. Louisella also banked Rotten Bottom at 44lb6oz. Their fish sizes were between 21lb3oz up to
57lb8oz.
Mattai and his dad Eugenio banked 4 fish between 22lb and 37lb 4oz Roberto roby banked 10 fish up to 45lb1oz. Finally Alex banked a new lake record grass carp at 48lb and also 5 other fish.
Fantastic week and looking forward to seeing everybody all next year.
NEWS FLASH
Our 50s kept gracing our banks, with Skelton at 51lb 7oz caught by Mason, a new PB for him. Also a new PB for Dave with Ronnie at 52lb.
Well done guys.
NEWS FLASH
The Italians do it again. New lake record 48lb grass carp. Well done to Alex
NEWS FLASH
REGULARS MAURO & LUISELLA FROM ITALY, HAD AN AWESOME HALF AN HOUR YESTERDAY. WITH THEIR 3 RODS RIPPING OFF TO BANK A 55LBER TYSON, 57LB 8OZ STRETCH AND 46LB 8OZ CUT TAIL. LUISELLA HAD TYSON & STRETCH, MAURO WITH CUT TAIL. WELL DONE GUYS. YOU COULD ONLY DREAM OF HAVING THESE CATCHES IN HALF AN HOUR.
18/08/2009
A mixed group this week at Lesmont, with a few of our regulars amongst them. It was very hot week over here, but still 42 fish graced our banks up to 56lb12oz the fatcontroller.
New comers Darren and Lee banked 14 fish between them with lees biggest being 41lb 6oz and Darren getting a new PB of 43lb. Also new comers Darren and partner banked 13 fish up to 49lb 8oz known as disco which was a new PB for him including a cat fish with an approx weight of 80lb.
Regulars Dave and wife Bernie Hibbert banked 2 fish up to 25lb 4oz. Terry and Gill Wardle banked 8 fish up to 56lb 12oz also banking Ronnie at 53lb 8oz which was a new PB for Terry as he had Ronnie on the bank over two years ago well done.
Chris and partner Donna banking 4 fish up to 35lb14oz.
Excellent fishing to all and we will see you next year, those who have rebooked.
11/08/2009
We welcomed a new group to lesmont this week, six anglers banking 25 fish between them.
The weather this week has been quite hot, with the odd cloud thrown in. The lads really had to work hard for their fish, because of the high pressures of weather.
Buster banked 6 fish between 21lb up to a stunning 50lb2oz, which is a new 50lber also a new PB for himself.
Steve banked 6 fish between 21lb13oz up to his new PB of 55lb4oz known as Pops. Top rod Steve!
Kieran banked 4 fish up to 34lb10oz, Hooky john banked 3 fish up to 25lb. Lyndon banked 5 fish up to 40lb12oz including 2 upper 30s and finally Kevin who banked 2 fish up to 42lb12oz.
Fantastic week guys. Great banter all week
Looking forward to seeing you all again soon
05/08/2009
Not a bad weeks fishing this week at Lesmont. With mixed groups on, a few of them being regulars, Adam and dad Andy, Rob, Nigel and Russ.
Between the 8 anglers they banked 34 fish including 1 x 112lb8oz catfish 1 x 53lb 14oz mirror, 2 x 40lbpluses, 8 x 30lbpluses and 21 x upper 20lbpluses.
Well done to Steve Diston with his stunning new PB of 53lb14 oz mirror. Also to Rob, regular to Lesmont and Desire who bank a awesome new PB catfish of 112lb 8oz,and had it on the bank within 30 mins. Nice fishing mate.
Top rod for the week was Elle banking 17 fish.
Nice one guys and we will see some of you later this year and next.
28/07/2009
We are now at the end of Volkers groups 2nd week. Its gone so fast but a couple of fantastic weeks fishing. This week Volka and wife Britta banked 16 fish up to a stunning 51lb 2oz. Well done to you both.
Also Robbie and partner Michelle had 7 fish between them up to 44lb. Well done to all.
Fish on the bank 1 x 50lbplus, 8 x 40lbpluses, 5 x 30lbpluses, and 9 upper 20lbpluses
Brilliant couple of weeks with you guys looking forward to seeing you all in September 2010.
20/07/2009
Great start to the first weeks fishing for Volkas party who booked the lake for 2 weeks with only 4 people fishing.
Volka and Britta banked 14 fish between them up to an impressive 63lb 8oz known as one eyed jack. Well done Volka a new p.b for you. Also including 3 x 40lbpluses, 4 x 30lbpluses, and 6 x 20lbpluses.
Robbi and girlfriend Michelle banked 11 fish between them up to 45lb, total fish 2 x 45lbpluses, 3 x 30lbpluses, and 6 x 20lbpluses.
One eyed jack was caught at 10.30am on Saturday which is normally the only 2 hours when fish can feed before the new arrivals. Will keep you posted on how the 2nd week goes for the party.
Well done to you all. Very good angling.
13/07/2009
Fred's week
Lesmont started off slow last week even though the weather conditions were excellent for fishing with some strong westerly winds and overcast with rain showers, pumping down towards the lodge bank. The catfish were very active which put the carp off. Come Monday and Tuesday the catfish slowed up and the carp fishing kicked in.
The boss aka Freddie Starr managed to bank 9 fish in one day up to 42lb which was a stunning common. Total fish for the week for Fred was 19 TOP ROD.
Also Nitty managed to bank 12 carp including 2 x 40lbpluses, 2 x 30lbpluses. Giz managed to bank 4 fish up to 32lb and
Coops banked 2 fish with a p.b common 31lb14oz. Carl the bailiff managed 8 fish including 3 x 30lbpluses 1 x 40lbpluses
Brilliant week with plenty of banter
Tight lines
Total fish for the week 47 fish
30/06/2009
Quite a hard week here this week.6 anglers banking 18 fish between them seems like the fish were still sulking after doing the 2nd bout of spawning. Well done to all the guys, as everyone banked fish. Biggest fish banked was 83lb 8oz catfish by Mark followed by a 37lb 2oz mirror from Nigel.
Well done guys hope to see you all in 2011.
22/06/2009
Lake Exclusive this week with 8 anglers on from Stevenage and Bishops Stortford. The week started off a little