06/09/10Lake 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 slow due to fish spawning but the guys still had 32 fish on the bank. One of those was a stunning new 50lb common for the lake now know as Bruno and a New PB for Rob at 50lb 8oz he also bank 3 other fish well done mate. Chris had the rods out all week, but on Friday he could do no wrong with 9 fish on the bank in 24 hours, biggest being 37lb 8oz. Terry banked a lovely 35lb. Steve had six fish to 49lb 12oz known as Physco. Booga banked 6 fish to 42lb. Well done Jonah (Alan) who had a New PB at 45lb 4oz a stunning two tone. Malcolm banked five fish to 28lb. Well done everyone fantastic group look forward to seeing you all next year.
16/06/2009
What a week at lesmont, 57 fish on the bank, 3 of them being 50s from a mixed group on the lake this week. Mates John and Steve from Rugby banked 15 fish between them. Steve had two of the stunning 50s amongst their catch. Well done mate two NEW PBS a 52lb mirror and 58lb 8oz known as Pops. John had fish to 39lb 12oz including one of our butfile Kois at 21lb, Manu and Renaat from Belgium banked 25 fish, biggest being a NEW PB for Renaat, 56lb colonel cluster, well done. Frank and Honza from the Cheq Republic banked nine fish between them to 44lb and Jerry in the lodge had 7 fish on the bank to 36lb and some very nice days out with his wife and Littons.
Thanks all for a great week and see some of you next year.
*News Flash* 09/06/2009
52lb on the bank last night at lesmont to steve a new pb well done mate
08/06/2009
2 groups were here last week. 5 anglers were with one group consisting of regulars to Lesmont, John and son Stuart, who banked 12 fish between them biggest being 36lb.Their 2 friends Justin and son Jay aged 13(new to Lesmont) whobanked 8 fish between them. They had never fished in France before but had a super week with us. Jay banking
3 fish to 44lb, all of them new PBs and his dad Justin banking 5 fish up to 39lb4oz again all fish being new PBs for him too.Well done to you all.
The other group consisted of 2 brothers they have being fishing Lesmont for the last 3 years, once or twice a year. They both fished from the lodge this time banking 6 fish between them up to Steves impressive 50lb 13oz a new PB to him,also Paul having some nice 40lb pluses out to.
Well done to all the lads. We will see Steve and Paul back here in August this year and John and Stuart we will see you in August next year.....
02/06/2009
It was a mixture of old and new faces this week. Even though fishing was a little slow to begin with, this being due to the fact the fish were finishing off sprawning and the weather being rather hot the groups still managed to bank 24 fish between them. This included a 55lb common known as TYSON, also 5x 40lb pluses 5x 30lb pluses and the rest were mixed sizes.
Well done to John a newcomer to Lesmont who banked 3 of the 40lb pluses. Also a well done goes to Duncan who managed a New PB of 55lb Tyson the common, this beat Duncans last PB here at Lesmont last year by 5lb.
Well done to all
26/05/09
This week at Lesmont, we had 4 anglers on with a lake exclusive and the lodge between them. They managed to banked19 fish biggest being 39lb12oz.
Well done to Mark, who had a new PB of 35lb 14oz.
Weather was very good last week, and a possibility that half the fish have spawned.
Well done to all the lads.
19/05/2009
A fantastic start to the week with Mark putting his 2nd rod in the water, after being fishing between 5-10 minutes when he hooked into Ronnie weighing 52lb8oz,a new PB for Mark. Through out the week Mark had 2 more PBs, a 62lb2oz catfish and a 32lb12oz common. He banked a total of 22 fish including a 45lb2oz mirror, 42lb9oz original Cut tail
and a 51lb2oz mirror. What a week for mark.
Dan had a perfect week too, banking 17 fish including a new PB of 40lb4oz mirror as well as upper 30lbpluses and a 40lb2ozmirror. Midweek he had a brace of fish 40lb2oz and a 29lb10oz.Well done Dan.
Steve K, banked 6 fish, biggest being 39lb9oz, also his mate Steve had 3 fish, one of them being a new PB of 45lb13oz which then he broke again with a new PB of 48lb2oz.
John banked 8 fish. His first PB came in at 48lb mirror, followed by aPB of 21lb2oz common, and then he beat that again with a 27lb8oz common. Also a big well done to Dave(disco) for catching a new PB common at 39lb on the bailiffs rods in the bailiffs swim, 5 minutes before going home as he hadn't banked a fish all week. He also took being thrown into the lake very well to.
Well done to you all. We had a fantastic week with you, plenty of banter. Hope to see you next year in April if not sooner. Top angling guys.
Fish sizes = 57 fish - only 5 fish below 20lb
9 x 30lbpluses
8 x 40lbpluses
2 x 50lbpluses
1 x 62lb2oz cat
12/05/2009
Lesmont started well last week, but due to the weather heating up mid week the silver fish started to spawn, so the carp were also looking to start. Despite this the guys still managed to bank 34 plus fish between them: 8x 30lb pluses, 3x 40lb pluses, 1x 54lb 4oz Tyson being a new PB for Graham, also banked this week was a 43lb catfish. Other PBs this week goes to Guy with a 28lb 14oz grass carp and Glen a 32lb mirror. Plus at least 10 fish lost.
Well done guys, hope to see you all very soon.
*NEWS FLASH*
New Arrival Mark had just put his rods out on Saturday, after 5 mins he managed to bank Ronnie at 52lb 8oz, giving him a new PB.
Well done Mark
NEWS FLASH
54lb common out last night, more info to follow
05/05/2009
Good week at Lesmont with over 20 fish being caught to 54lb.
Paul and his son Luke aged 12 banked 8 fish between them, with Paul having a 42lber and Stretch at 54lb a New PB.
Followed closely by his son Luke who banked his New PB a 47lber known as Psycho well done to them both.
Tim and Jeff banked 10 fish between them, with Tim having a New PB of 43lb two tone and Jeff also with a New PB of 38lb 8oz. Twin brothers John and Steve both having fish to 35lb. Lee, who went home empty handed this time but well done to all of you. Weather and fishing was changeable at the start of the week but started to fish better in the middle of the week.
*NEWS FLASH*
Pysco out the first time this year to 12 year old Luke 47lb
27/04/2009
Hampshire Tackle A Team
We welcome Hampshire Tackle to Lesmont this week and what a fantastic week.
Plenty of harmless banter kept us amused this week with some very sunny days, but dropping cold at night.
Well done to all the guys, they managed to bank 78 carp between the 7 of them, from all the swims.
Keron banked 10 fish to 39lb 8oz, his dad Mick banked 3 fish up to a stunning PB common 41lb 8oz. He also banked a koi at 18lb.
Ron banked 5 fish up to 30lb, Shaun 6 fish to 45lb a new PB. Richard banked 11 fish up to 45lb 11oz. Mark, 12 fish up to 53lb 12oz (known as original cut tail) and also 45lb 11oz (known as rotten bottom).
Rob who banked 31 fish up to 45lb 12oz. All in all there were 16x 30pluses, 7x 40pluses, 1x 50plus all the rest 20pluses.
Thanks guys for a great week, loved the banter, tight lines see you all on your next trip.
*NEWS FLASH*
First 50lber out this year.
53lb 12oz Mirror out last night to Mark from Hampshire Tackle.
Look out for the groups full catch report at the beginning of next week.
21/04/2009
Lesmont produced 43 fish this week, very good considering the weather temperatures are still very low.
We had a mixed party of 7 anglers, from the UK, Belgium and Holland.
Mac, Kurt and Ben from UK and Belgium banked 9 fish between them biggest being 47lb 8oz.
John and Ricardo also from Belgium banked 3 fish, which were 2x 35lbers and a 41lb 8oz.
Marc and Chantal from Holland banked 20 fish, but lost 2, biggest being 47lb 10oz, and a new PB leather for Marc. His girlfriend Chantal also managed a new PB common.
Bjorn and Partner who had the lodge for the week, managed to bank 6 fish from here, biggest being 40lb6oz.
Fish in total, 16x 20lb pluses, 10x 30lb pluses and 5x 40lb pluses.
Well done to everyone and we look forward to seeing some of you again later in the year. Tight Lines
13/04/2009
It was a bit of a slow start this week due to high and low weather pressures, but as the week went on the fish got used to the weather and were coming out.
Ken Williams Group managed to bank 26 fish to 47lb between them.
Well done to all the guys, Steve (Gypsy) who caught 10 stunning fish to 47lb and lost 4. Andy (Splinter) who had a new PB at 30lb 3oz. Charlton also had a new PB of 30lb 4oz. Rick who banked 6 fish to 33lb 6oz, and Ken who banked Baby Ronnie.
Top angling guys and we will see some of you later in the year.
NEWS FLASH
Advertising on our webpage is a free prize draw to win a winter holiday with accommodation, if you book a holiday with us.
The lucky winners of last years competition are David and Bernie Hibbert from Manchester. They will be holidaying with us on Lac Des Lesmont. Unfortunately due to unseen circumstances they were unable to take the winter holiday so we have moved them to August. See you then guys.
The competition is on going and drawn on a yearly basis, so all of you who have already booked with us for this year are in with a chance. Good Luck.
So book a holiday with us today and go into our prize draw.
06/04/2009
This week saw Maries family arrive at Lesmont for a weeks fishing in the lodge. After having a few days out, a BBQ and a bit of fishing at Lac Frerie, Maries 2 nephews got their rods out at Lesmont with a little help from Carl.
Fourteen year old P.J had 2 stunning fish on the bank, both being new PBs for him. A nice 19lb mirror and then a 34lb beautiful common. Unfortunately he lost 4. Next comes young Miller at eleven years old he had 3 fish out. The first being again a new PB 28lb mirror, followed by 26lb mirror and 19lb common.
All the family had a great week, the boys cant wait to come back to beat their PBs. Maybe next time we could get young Ruby on the rods. Nice one kids, see you all soon.
All fish came out on stick mix.
30/03/2009
Quite a cold week, a lot of rain and wind but certainly didnt dampen the spirits for first timers to Lesmont. With 22 fish banked between 2 anglers and their partners,
Martin and his wife Jane who where in the lodge banked 15 fish between 21lb to a very nice 40lb 4oz mirror.
Wolter and partner Debbie banked 7 fish between 22lb to 46lb giving Wolter two new PBs a 33lb mirror and a lovely 46lb 2oz common. Debbie had her first ever fish on the bank beating her partner to his rod and banking a nice 22lb. Top angling guys!! See you soon.
29/12/2008
Michael & Jeroen visited us from Holland and had a great Christmas week in the lodge with the log burner a roaring & the rods out.
With the weather turning a lot milder for them, Jeroen was the first to catch with a 22lb mirror. Then on Christmas Eve 06.21 am the buzzers were a screaming rod bending to land a stunning 50lb 04oz mirror.
Christmas morning Santa had been and once more the buzzers where going for Jeroen at 05.16am this time to bank a 32lb 09oz common. It was then Michael's turn still on Christmas day 17.22pm with a 45lb 9oz mirror just missing out on that 50lb. What a way to spend Christmas day, most can only dream of this. They went on to bank one more a at 20lb common, over all they banked five fish and lost two.
All court on a pop up with sweet-corn over a bed of sweet-corn and
broken down boilies. Well done lads see you next year and a happy new
year to you and every one who has visited us this year.
08/12/2008
Pete and Steve continued for their last weeks fishing to have the home comforts of the lodge as the weather was really cold and raining for most of the week. Steve managed to bank a 42lb mirror and a mid 30lb.Also there was a 27lb mirror and a 31lb8oz mirror caught. Well done lads for all your hard work. See you both in February 2009.
01/12/2008
It was nice to see Trevor Stock and his wife again this year along with another angler Brian Berry.
Steve and Pete are now on their last week and have now decided to rent the lodge due to the weather plummeting to minus 3 at night. Well done to Steve for catching a 27lb mirror.
Also out this week were a 31lb 8oz mirror and a beautiful fully scaled 26lb 8oz mirror.
24/11/08
There were 5 anglers on this week. Fish seem to be getting their heads down again as the last 4 days of this week there were 6 out ranging from 28lb to 57lb12oz which was pops and we lost 4.
1x 57lb12oz pops, 2x 40lb plus up to 46lb, 2x upper 20s and 1x 32lb common.
Well done to Steve and Pete for sticking it out in the harsh conditions we have had. Steve had pops out and the 46lb and 32lb common giving him 2 new PBs. Eric, Edwin and Jeffery came from Holland, and Eric had a PB of 42lb 9oz. Well done guys.
21/11/2008 NEWS FLASH
Well done to Steve, who has had pops out 57lb 12oz
17/11/08
Fishing has been hard again this week. Therefore 2 fished banked, a mid 20lb plus from Steve and a mid 30lb plus from Dean.
Well done to Luca, Pete, John and Brian for all trying.
11/11/2008
The lads on this week had to really work hard as the fish were not playing game.6 out of the 7 anglers caught up to 45lb which was a new PB for Colin Baker.
Top angler Colin, you showed the old boys how its done.
Well done to all of you, great group with plenty of banter, see you all next April and in October at Desire.
08/11/2009
As we have been stocking Lac Desire with some amazing fish in the last few days we didnt want to leave Lesmont out so we had added 20 stunning commons between 25lb and 30lb adding to our already amazing stock.
03/11/2008
Due to the weather being up and down at Lesmont this week fishing was a little slow. Despite this, the anglers on this week still managed 11 fish between them.
2x 40s, 4x 30s and the rest ranged from 20lb to 27lb.
Well done to Paul who managed to bank 2x PBs , a 41lb common and a 42lb mirror.
Also to his 10 year old son, Luke who manages a PB of 30lb mirror.
After moving to peg 2 on his last night Graham did manage a 24lb mirror, well done
Shane and friends who were sharing 6 rods, managed to bank 6 fish between them from 23lb and 36lb 8oz.
Well done to all and hope to see you all soon.
27/10/2008
It was nice to welcome back Volkers group again this week. 19 fish were banked, between 20lb and 57lb 8oz known as pops.
Well done to Volkers wife Britta for catching pops, a new P.B.
Between Volker and Britta they had 9 fish out.
Friends Mauro and his wife Luisella banked 10 fish between them.
Well done to all of you, especially to Lusiella who was on crutches due to a recent operation on her foot.
Weathers changing daily from cold nights to warm days.
We will see you all again next year.
20/10/2008
Welcome back to Mark Parrys group who were on this week and banked 20 fish between them. They had 4x 40s and 5x 30s with only one fish being under 20lbs. Well done lads.
Mark Fieldings family were in the lodge, struggling with hook pulls through the week but still managing to bank a 43lb 8oz on the last night.
Some very cold nights here last week, the days did warm up, but due to the evenings dropping in temperture so much this did slow the fishing down slightly.
13/10/2008
We had 5 separate groups on this week. Adam, Andy, Michael and their friend Craig who fished from the lodge and 1 other peg. Three of them (Craig wasnt fishing) had 5 fish between them, sizes from 24lb to 46lb. Well done Michael who had a PB of 32lb. Then there was John Drew, well done John with a 39lb 10oz mirror. Next we had Lee and Nicola who banked 8 fish, biggest being a 42lb mirror.
Duncan (wet dog) and wife Chris had 3 fish biggest being 38lb common.
Finally Michael Walton and friend Gary had 13 fish between them, biggest being 41lb mirror. Gary also had a koi at 22lb. Well done to all. Hope to see you all again next year.
Tactics at the moment seem to be casting to rolling fish and 10 to 15 scattered boilies
06/10/2008
5 Anglers on this week Mark Beddingtons group. Due to the weather temperatures dropping the fishing has started to slow down a little, but the group still managed to bank 37 fish between them.The biggest being TYSON at 53lb 10oz. Well done to Kevin, who also managed a PB cat of 66lb. Fish sizes 5x 40pluses, 1x 50plus and 7x 30pluses. All the rest apart from one being mid to upper twenties. Well done to all the guys, Mark, Pops, Mick, Andy and Kevin.
29/09/2008
3 Fantastic groups on this week.
Steve & Tina brought along 2 anglers from Drotwich Angling Centre. Between them they banked 5 fish between 33lb 2oz and 59lb known as one eyed jack. Well done Steve who banked one eyed jack and has now a new PB.
Gary & Dean Seymour banked 15 fish between them ranging from 20lb 4oz to 46lb 6oz known as rottenbottom.
Then there was Steve Gedmond, Paul and Dave who had a total of 30 fish out. Sizes ranging from 20lb up to 53 8oz known as pops. Steve managed to bank physco weighing in at 46lb 10oz. Dave had his PB twice as did Steve. Paul broke his PB 6 times. Well done lads.
Fish sizes 22x 20lb pluses, 16x 30lb pluses, 5x 40lb pluses and 2x 50lbers.
Thank you all for a fantastic week
*NEWS FLASH*
Well done to Steve Gedmond, a new PB of 53lb 8oz, with a fish known as POPS out last night
15/09/2008
Another good week on Lesmont this week with 79 fish out between our 8 anglers.
27x 30s, 10x 40s, 4x 50s.The rest being all 20pluses except one weighing in at just under 20lb.
The 50s we had out this week were Ronnie at 54lb, Fat Controller at 52lb, One Eyed Jack at 58lb 8oz and the other was from the lodge swim a new fish weighing in at 51and half pounds.
Well done to Marc Mushe from Holland who is a regular at our lake, he has managed to bank a new PB of 58lb 8oz (one eyed jack). His partner Chantel also had a new PB common, well done.
Scott Sparrow had his PB twice in one day with a 45lb mirror, rottonbottom and then 5 hours later with Fat Controller at 52lb. Well done Scott. Well done to Colin Thomas who banked 7 fish, which 5 of them being 30pluses. Finally well done also to Aaron Bance who had 3 x 40pluses out along with 7 other fish. Finally well done to Paul Witchell who had ronnie out weighing 54lb.
*NEWS FLASH*
"ONE EYED JACK" OUT AT 58LB 8OZ FROM MARC MUSCH.AND ALSO " FAT CONTROLLER" OUT FROM SCOTT SPARROW WEIGHING AT 52LB.BOTH NEW P.B'S..
*NEWS UPDATE*
ADAM WARNER WHOSE IN THE LODGE THIS WEEK HAS A DOUBLE TAKE.HE BANKS A 50LB ON HIS 1ST ROD AND HIS 2ND ROD PRODUCES A 30LB MIRROR,THE 50LB MIRROR WAS LAST SEEN AT 47LB. WELL DONE.
Also Ronnie has been out this week weighing in at 54lb
15/09/2008
Glad to see John Payne group back this week with 2 other anglers.
Will, Andy and Chris all had their PBs. Will had a 42lb and Andy banked Tyson weighing in at 50lb 8oz well done to all.
David Simner and wife Kerrie were in the lodge, David banked 12 fish up to 58lb 10oz known as stretch being his new PB.Other fish were 11x 20pluses, 7x 30pluses, 1x 40plus and 2x 50 pluses.
25 fish out this week, pretty good considering only 4 out of the 11 swims were actually fished. Again small amount of bait seems to be the winning formula.
08/09/2008
We had the pleasure of welcoming Glen Vinnings group on this week.
The first night kicked off with young Charlie who at 14 years of age has had a PB of 14lb banked a 44lb. Well done Charlie on your new PB.
There were a total of 9 anglers who banked 37 plus fish. A total of 4 PBs were broken. Congratulations to all.
Fish sizes as follows 23x 20pluses, 7x 30pluses, 5x 40pluses and a cat at 97lb.This was banked by Sam who all week persevered for a big fish. Look forward to seeing you all very soon.
Again as ive said before, small amounts of bait seem to be working. The fish are not liking big amounts at the moment this will only push the fish out of your area. Keep it small.
NEWS UPDATE
David Simner whos is in the lodge this week has had stretch out last night 08/09/2008 weighing in at 58lb.Well done David
01/09/2008
fantastic week here at Lesmont, everybody caught out of the 4 groups that were on.
They managed to bank 21x 30 pluses, 8x 40 pluses, 4x 50 pluses 1x koi and 5 fish under 20lbs.
Well done to Donna, Gordon, Steve and Paul who all beat their PBs. Donna had 2 PBs, Steven & Paul Strevens had 1 PB each and Gordon Pool who fished from the lodge had 3 PBs, ( Ronnie & the fat controller plus a cat)
Colin banked 4 fish 3of them between 33lb to 35 lbs and Sean Fowler banked 10 fish, 6 of them being 30 pluses.
Well done all see most of you next year who have already booked to come back.
*NEWS FLASH*
We have had 3x 50lb plus fish out since Saturday.
2 of them to Paul Strevens in peg 6, 50lb plus known as pops and another unknown fish.
The third being Ronnie weighing in at 54lb to Gordon Poole who is in the lodge this week.
Well done guys, lets hope the rest of the week brings a few more surprises.
26/08/2008
We had 3 lovely groups on this week.
Mr Peter Loon who was in his second week with us with his family in the lodge. With 2x 20lb plus, 2x 30lb plus and 2x 40lb plus. Three of which were his new PBs and a catfish of 44lb. Well done Peter.
Sean, Ray, Stuart and Paul had 10 fish between them, biggest being rotten bottom at 47lb 8oz. They also had 3 other 40s out as well. Then Ken, John and Murray banked 7 fish between them with the biggest being 36lb. Fantastic week and Fantastic guys. Look forward to seeing you all soon.
18/08/2008
Nearly 38 fish out this week ranging from 19lb to 52lb 8oz.
Good week for Tony Faulkners group, they managed to bank 25 fish between them, including Tonys girlfriend, Jo who at almost 7 months pregnant banked a fish. Well done Jo. Also Tony, on day of departure, left his rods out whilst packing away and at 9.30am had a 46lb. He was over the moon.
Also well done to Troy, Ray and Ian. Hope to see everyone very soon.
Good Luck to Tony and Jo with the birth in October.
Mr Van Loon who has a two week holiday with us in the lodge had 3 fish out between 29lb 4oz and 42lb 8oz in his first week, good luck with your second week.
Weather conditions were spot on for fishing which has helped. Between the 2 groups they have managed to bank 8x 30lbs plus, 5x 40lbs and a 50lb fish.
11/08/2008
Good week on Lesmont this week with 5 anglers on. 20 plus fish out with a PB for James of 45lb 12oz and over 8 fish lost. The group between them managed to bank 6 fish over 42lb to 51lb. Small offerings of bait seems to be the answer, as it is still hot here.
The 40s & 50s were all caught off with a new bait that we are now selling in the tackle shop.
Well done lads hope to see you all soon.
05/08/2008
There were over 50 runs this week, but we believe to finicky feeding that 30 plus fish were banked up to 51lb 8oz, several 40s up to 49lb 8oz. Well done Roger Hicks who banked Ronnie for the second time, as he has had him in the past. Also well done to Teun Dekker who caught rotten bottom at 49lb 8oz, which was his new PB.
Even due to the red hot weather this week the lake fished better than expected. Working tactics still seem to be little and often.
28/07/2008
Paul Lanes group at Lesmont last week managed to bank over 50 fish between them. Well done to Ian who had his PB of 41lb 8 0z mirror. The rest of the group banked fish up to 49lb. Physco graced the banks for the first time this year, with a weight of 46lb spawned out.
The work to peg 4 margins seem to have worked, as the fish seem to have spread out ie peg 9 last week had 10 fish and lost 7. Peg 2 had 20 fish. The working tactics seems to be a handful of bait.
Well done lads see you next September.
21/07/2008
Lesmont fished well this week, as the fish have finally finished spawning. A total of 8 anglers on, 4 of which were Italian Magazine writers (we cant wait to see the write up on us).
The group this week managed to bank 42 fish between them, with 5 losses. Plenty of 30lbs and a few 40lbs. Well done to Keith who fished peg 1 on his last night and managed a P.B of 33lb 8oz.
Also we have managed a little bit of Italian, well done guys see you all soon
14/07/2008
This week things have started to kick off on Lesmont as the fish have finished their 2nd bout of spawning. Roger Hicks group from Essex managed to bank 32 fish between the 4 of them several 40lbs plus 7x 30s and the rest being good upper 20s & of course a 54lb 8oz common known as TYSON. This is the first time out this year well done to Trevor Stock who banked him. Trevor also managed 3x 40s & 4x 30s.
The other anglers managed 7 fish between them 6x 30s plus 1x 42lb. Well done to you all we will see you later on this year & next year
*NEWS UPDATE* 09/07/2008
Congratulations to Trevor Stock who landed himself 54lb 10oz common TYSON on Monday
07/07/2008
We would like to welcome back Andy Donaghy and his three mates, they booked the whole lake exclusively. It was a hard week for them as the fish were still finishing spawning, but they still managed 16 carp on the bank between them, and also lost a few.
Andy had a new PB at 45lb 10oz and well done to Ian for his first ever grass carp at 26lb 10oz. Hope to see you back again next year lads.
30/06/08
Week two for Andy (governor) & mates they had several carp between them to 41lb which Wasnt to bad as the carp did spawned on them in the first part of the week so they took the opportunity to continue with there work party. Hayleys harvester the garden area as had a revamp along with the lodge decking area also the toilet/shower block all the gravel tracks have been top up then at the end of the week we had five divers in to help locate & remove more of the snags this time from open water. Now some of the bigger snags have been removed form the lake we believe this should stop the carp holding up in the same spots as much
23/06/08
Andy (governor) & a few mates are at the lake for two weeks on a bit of a work party with the added bonus of some fishing on the first night/early morning coops form Hitchin had his PB 58lb mirror know as pops on the bank of swim 8 well done mate (unfortunately the photos we have received are very bleary so we are unable to add them to the gallery) all was looking good for the week ahead then the weather turn red hot on them and the fish where showing sings of spurning but it was a good time to bring the rods in & get on wiyh some work in the water to tak