The Lake
Redmill, Brittany, France
Redmill is a beautiful and mature 9 acre lake which was hand dug in the 1600s for local peat extraction. The peat bottom creates a haven for natural food, this can make the fishing a little challenging at times.
The Lake at Redmill
Being hand dug, the bottom is irregular in nature with subtle variations. There are numerous silt beds and firmer areas, all providing feeding areas for the carp. The depth ranges from 3 feet in the shallows to 10 feet near the sluice.
The mature weeping willows make a fantastic back drop and prove to be a prime area for the carp to patrol. With two islands running down the middle of the lake you have your own water to fish, no matter which swim you choose, and with 12 swims there is room to move around. Some swims are close enough to have a social, others are a little more remote.
All the features are within catapult range. This allows for a very traditional type of fishing. All swims can produce good catches on their day, some being more intimate than others.
Redmill is not the place to come if you want to catch the giants, but it can be incredibly prolific on its day with the right tactics, just take a look at the Catch Reports.
The fish are in immaculate condition, thanks to the care our guests take, and we intend to keep it this way. They also fight extremely hard! Being a soft bottom the fish have developed soft mouths, so it pays to play them gently or you may get a few hook pulls. Care of the fish is very important to us so all anglers are supplied with a carp cradle, giant unhooking mat and a recovery weigh sling. There is no rental charge but a deposit of £40 or €50 is required.
The Redmill Swims
