Lac de Lepinet Rules and general information

Rules

You must report to the administrator at the times listed below.
If you are delayed, please contact the owner/manager by phone.
Arrival 12:00 PM to Departure Day 11:00 AM
- The water is divided into zones marked by buoys. Stay within your own zone. - 3 rods are allowed
- When the lines are in the water, you must stay near the rods.
- Use good strong hooks no larger than size 2 with micro barb
- No benthooks
- No fixed lead systems, only free running/safe systems are allowed.
- Ensure that the fish can free itself at all times in case of line breakage.
- Main line must be nylon, minimum 12 or 15 lb breaking strain.
- No fixed leads.
- No braided leaders or lead core. Only tubing.
- No tiger nuts or peanuts
- Micro particles are allowed such as buckwheat, hemp seed etc.
- Large particles may be used as hook bait, but must be crushed when feeding.
- You must bring your own unhooking mat and weigh sling. Make sure to bring a large size!
- You must bring your own 42" landing net.
- Wet the landing net and unhooking mat before using it.
- Fish must not be kept in a weightsling or keepnet.
- Keep the fish wet during photography.
- Bait boats may be used provided they are used sensibly and do not disturb other anglers.
- Boats and electric motors are allowed. You may bring your own boat with electric motor.
- Having and wearing a life jacket is mandatory! You may not use the boat without one.
- Angling is only permitted at the designated swims. Set up your bivvy at these spots, not on the grass.
- Dogs are allowed, keep them leashed at your swim. Cleaning up after them is mandatory.
- Dogs are allowed. (Note that some breeds are banned in France!)
- Barbecue on legs may be used. (waste must be placed in garbage bags and cleaned up by yourself)
- 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 the designated parking area.
Driving around the domain is allowed for loading/unloading fishing gear, watch your speed and drive slowly. Use the designated roads. Do not drive on the grass.

Facilities at the amenities building.
Both the North and South sides have their own amenities building. Keep it tidy and clean for everyone.
Shower 2x
Toilet 1x
Electricity
2 refrigerators for general use
1 freezer for bait for general use

General rules
Campers or caravans are not allowed on the premises.
Maintenance may be carried out around the water and possibly on the swims to keep the location tidy. Unacceptable behaviour or excessive use of narcotics will lead to removal from the premises.
Respect your surroundings and other anglers, so no unnecessary noise from radios, etc.
No visitors are allowed, other than the people who have been registered.
Children under 15 years of age are not allowed to fish without supervision.
The use of garbage bags is mandatory
Leave no waste behind, cigarette butts and old fishing line are also included, neatly put everything in the garbage bag.
Please use the toilet for your needs, WC available. (bring your own toilet paper)
You can use the shower, please leave it clean.
After using the facilities, you are kindly but urgently requested to leave everything clean.
Swimming is prohibited.
It is forbidden to have fire on the ground
Damaging trees and plants is strictly prohibited.
Free-roaming animals must be left undisturbed.
Persons who cause damage to property may be held liable for it. Caught fish remain the property of the reserved location and must be handled with the utmost care - NO KILL.
Please respect the nature around you.

On all waters that Angling Escapes mediates, you are required to bring First Aid 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.

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