FranceEtang Morlou is a 13.5-hectare estate, with a 3.5-hectare lake. Where you can park your camper and fish from it. Arie and Ria are happy to welcome their guests to the beautiful Etang Morlou. Their Dutch hearts have fallen for the beautiful France, and they love to share this with you.
Etang Morlou is an estate from 1850, renovated by Arie and Ria. But they’ve maintained its French charm, complete with a 3.5-hectare private lake. Etang Morlou belongs to the municipality of St.Leopardin d’Augy in central France. Located just a few kilometers from the l’Allier river, the estate is an all-round holiday location with 2 accommodations by the water and, of course, a spot for campers or caravans complete with sanitary facilities and electricity at an additional cost.
The estate is 13.5 hectares large and consists of rolling meadows where our horses roam. Bocages and a variety of paths invite you for a walk around the estate. Centrally located on the estate is the fishing lake containing a diversity of carp from 5-25 kg, sturgeons up to 1.25 m, and grass carp up to 18 kg.
The beautiful surroundings lend themselves exceptionally to touring, whether by foot, car, bicycle or horse.
+ Show more - Show less- Distance from Breda 682km
- Number of anglers: 1
- Dogs allowed: Ja, aangelijnd
- Lake size: 3.5ha
- Lake record: 26kg+
- Number of pegs: 3
The Lake
Due to water constantly flowing into the lake through the forest on the left side, the water remains fresh, nutrient-rich, and healthy. The depth varies between 1 and 1.5 meters, reaching up to 2.4 meters near the dam on the right side where the water flows out. The lake’s edges consist of hard sand, sloping down to a muddy center. There are no obstacles, water plants, or weeds in the lake! If a carp should get stuck somewhere, there are two rowing boats available to reach the fish. Please note that during night fishing, you must stay close to your rods.
Arrival and Departure Times
Arrival 16:00
Departure 10:00
The Fish Stock
There are between 150 and 180 carp swimming in the lake, forming a varied community that keeps fishing exciting. You can catch Common Carp, Leather Carp, Mirror Carp, Ghost Carp, Grass Carp, and Koi Carp ranging from large to very large sizes. As the owners drain lakes themselves and can select the most beautiful and healthy fish, this assortment continues to expand. Additionally, there are various beautiful large sturgeon species, a pink Grass Carp, and Golden Orfe. The owners drain the lake every 2 years and remove unwanted fish. Pike and zander, black bass and roach are for sale but help maintain a good balance in the lake. The carp have an average weight of 16 kilos.
You can fish for carp day and night with 3 rods, there are 2 free rowing boats available for use, and it’s permitted to use your own bait boats. It’s possible to buy boilies on location.
There are various accommodation options while fishing. For campers, there’s a clean, neat sanitary building with hot shower and washing facilities, electricity, and WiFi. Please note that if you want to fish at night, you must stay by the waterside. This can be done using a bivvy or brolly which you must bring yourself. Fishing must be done according to the house rules, and making a reservation means you’ve accepted these rules. Keep in mind that crayfish may be present in many French waters, so it’s always handy to have mesh for your boilies. At Etang Morlou, you should also be aware of poisson chat (small catfish). Fortunately, the water is fished clean every year, so it’s manageable.
The Facilities
On the Etang Morlou domain, there’s a toilet building with shower and washing facilities for those who prefer camping. The bread service is arranged by the Dutch owner from the local bakery, and for groceries, you can visit large supermarkets about 12-15 km away, where there are also charming villages and towns worth visiting. It’s possible to reserve a spot for a camper or caravan, and the facilities are included in the price. Only electricity is available at an additional cost.
Surroundings and Activities
Within just half an hour from Etang Morlou, there are 2 riding schools that offer programs for all skill levels. One specializes in working with young children, even from age 2, while the other can teach you the finer points of horseback riding, including Endurance riding. Both offer outdoor rides with horses or ponies that often pass by castles and forests. You’ll feel like you’re in another world and will enjoy breathlessly the peace and quiet in the beautiful nature around you. Costs from 10 euros per hour per person.
From the estate, there are over 700 castles and ancient churches in the surrounding area. The beautiful l’Allier river is also just 4 km away, where you can go white water canoeing or swim in the crystal-clear water.
+ Show more - Show lessEtang Morlou belongs to the municipality of St.Leopardin d’Augy in central France. Located just a few kilometers from the l’Allier river, the domain is an all-round holiday location with 2 waterfront accommodations and of course a pitch for campers or caravans, complete with sanitary facilities and electricity at an additional cost.
It’s possible to arrange a bread service from the local bakery, and for groceries, you can visit large supermarkets 12-15 km away in charming villages and towns worth visiting.
Available on location (Please inform us when booking so it can be ordered for you)
Available on-site
- Electricity
- Boilies
- Pellets
Available for you
- 2x rowing boats for general use
- Shower
- Toilet
- Washing area
- Wifi
Bookable per week from Saturday to Saturday, maximum 1 angler and 2 non-anglers
Non-anglers free
Anglers €205 per week
Pitch incl. facilities in the outbuilding €260
Extra tent space (1 person) €52.50 excl. fishing
Extra tent space (2 people) €105 excl. fishing
Extra tent space (4 people) €210 excl. fishing
Electricity €35
Carp Cradle €10 per week
Entire lake incl. 2 accommodations, camper pitch €2360 – Contact us for options.
All prices exclude €20 booking fee.
Rules
You must report to the administrator at the times listed below.
If you are delayed please contact the owner by phone.
Week is from Saturday 4:00 PM to Saturday 10:00 AM (7 nights)
• You are required to have a large unhooking mat with raised edges. Or a cradle.
• You must treat the fish and fellow anglers on the property with respect.
• Be careful with fire! A BBQ is allowed but no open fire.
• Maximum 3 rods per person.
• Never leave your rods unattended.
• Only monofilament line with a minimum breaking strain of 15 kg.
• No braided line and no leadcore.
• Play the fish, don't bring it in too quickly!
• You must return the fish to the water as quickly as possible.
• Keepnets are prohibited.
• Nuts and seeds must be cooked and contain no preservatives, use of canned corn is allowed.
• Freezer baits are allowed.
• Always use Klinik to disinfect wounds on the fish.
• You may use the rowing boat free of charge to take your lines out. An electric motor can be placed on one of these rowing boats. But the rowing boats are for general use!
• When you hold a fish up high, you must be kneeling.
• Swimming in the lake is prohibited.
• Glass, cans and drink cartons in the designated container, waste in the waste bins.
• No excessive alcohol consumption while fishing.
• Limit noise and light.
• It is allowed to fish with short-shank hooks without barbs or with microbarb hooks.
• Long-shank hooks and bent hooks are prohibited.
• All hooks must be sharp, pay attention to this!
• Make sure you always have your camera ready, this prevents the fish from being on the bank unnecessarily long.
• Make sure you always have a bucket of water from the lake ready to keep the fish wet on the bank.
• Make sure you don't wear jewelry/watch when you're going to lift the fish.
• You may not night fish from the accommodation! You must then spend the night at the waterside.
- If rules have changed between the time of your booking, you will be informed by the manager upon arrival
Parking
Cars are only allowed in designated areas. At Etang Morlou, you have the option to park near the accommodation.
Facilities in the accommodations
Duvets, bed linen, pillows, refrigerator with freezer compartment, coffee maker, oven, iron,
ironing board, vacuum cleaner, kitchen utensils, cleaning supplies, garden furniture, wood, stove, television with Dutch channels, internet connection, high chair and/or cot on request. Garden furniture and a BBQ (briquettes available, but must be refilled by the user). Washing machine can be used for 4 euros per wash.
You must bring your own bath towels.
General rules
- Pets are allowed, provided they are leashed and you clean up after them. - Smoking is not allowed in the accommodations.
- Respect your surroundings, so no unnecessary noise from radios etc.
- Children under 14 years of age are not allowed to fish.
- Do not leave any waste behind, cigarette butts and old line are also included, neatly put everything in the garbage bag.
- Swimming is prohibited.
- It is forbidden to have fire on the ground
- Damaging trees and plants is strictly prohibited.
- Stray animals must be left alone.
- Persons who cause damage to property can be held liable for this. Caught fish remain the property of the reserved location and must be handled with the utmost care - NO KILL.
- There is also a shower and washing area with dishwashing liquid and kitchen towels. - Please respect the nature around you.
On all waters brokered by Angling Escapes, you are required to bring First Aid/Carp Care and treat the carp with it.
Neither the manager, the owner, nor Angling Escapes is liable for loss and/or theft of goods or accidents and/or personal injury. Both the manager/owners of the water and Angling Escapes cannot be held responsible for damage or loss of your belongings.
Important, ensure that you have taken out travel and cancellation insurance.
If the above rules are not respected, the owner may at any time force you to leave the premises without any refund of the travel sum.
We at Angling Escapes and the site manager wish you a successful catch and hope you enjoy your stay.
Useful Addresses in the Area of Etang Morlou
Hospital: Hospital Center, 10 Avenue du Général de Gaulle, 03000 Moulins, France, +33 4 70 48 04 23
Supermarket: Market Bourbon L Archambault (20km) 9 Avenue Emile Guillaumin, 03160, Bourbon-l'Archambault
Supermarket: Carrefour (20 km) 169 Route de Lyon, 03000 Moulins
Restaurant des Ormes (4km) L'Auberge des Ormes, Le Bourg, 03320 Limoise
