Most popular questions
Discover our frequently asked questions (FAQ) about staying at Flores Carp Experience. Still have questions? Please contact us instead.
Our prices are all-inclusive, including travel from the UK, 7 Days of Fishing and a breakfast & dinner food package.
No, all bait is supplied at the lake, and no other bait is to be used. This is not for a financial benefit; it is to control the quality of bait being introduced into the lake. We offer 3 different baits on site: Eclipse Virus, Bait Asylum Marine Receptor and Cream Amino. All baits are £100 for 10kg.
Particle can be used at Flores, but only particle purchased from the bailiff. This is cooked fresh, on-site, daily and is reasonably priced.
Bait boats are allowed. Please use them sensibly and consider other anglers when using one.
The draw for swims takes place on the Saturday morning you arrive at the lake. After you have been greeted by Dan & Julie, they will take you on a walk around the lake to get a feel for the swims. The draw is done in the lodge & will be done by picking numbers out of the hat. If you pick number 1 – you have the first choice of swims. If you pick number 8, you have the last choice of swims.
The journey is broken up into two parts. First, the ferry leaves the UK from Portsmouth on the Friday evening (approximate departure time is 23:00) and docks at Caen on the Saturday morning (approximately 6am). You then have a 2-hour drive in France from Caen to the Mayenne Region, where you will arrive at the lake at (approximately) 9am.
- Portsmouth Ferry Point – The Ship & Castle Pub (90 Rudmore Square, Portsmouth PO2 8DR)
- Essex Angling Grays (7-8 Queensgate Centre, Grays RM17 5DF)
- Thurrock Services (Arterial Rd West Thurrock, Grays RM16 3BG)
- Clackett Lane Services (M25 Westbound Junction 5/6, Westerham TN16 2ER)
No, we do not offer Self Driving packages to Flores. All of our holidays are fully inclusive.
We only accept payments in sterling at the lake and have no card facilities.
Yes, younger anglers are welcome at Flores, but we do have a minimum age of 14.
Everyone is welcome to Flores, but unfortunately, due to the minibus only having 8 seats, non-anglers are subject to the full price.
We certainly do. All prices are inclusive of a food package. This includes breakfast which begins on Saturday morning (you can either have a cooked breakfast down in the lodge or a breakfast baguette delivered to your swim). Afterwards, you can enjoy a two-course evening meal which can be served in the lodge or can be delivered to your swim.
There is a slight luggage allowance due to the minibus. All anglers are allowed 1x rod bag, 1x clothes bag, 1x holdall/rucksack, 1x personal bag, 1x sleeping bag & 1x bed chair.
We supply unhooking mats, weigh slings & bivvys. Please do not bring your own as it will restrict available space on the minibus. All of the above equipment is refreshed on a biannual/yearly basis.
We have a purpose-built shower block, with 3 showers and 2 basins all supplied with electricity and storage facilities. There is a snack shop on site for all essentials; crisps, chocolate, drinks and sandwiches. The on-site tackle shop is stocked with all essential tackle from Korda, Nash, Solar and Ridge Monkey. Freezers are also available for storing bait. And finally, we have a separate, purpose-built toilet block with 3 toilets & a wash basin.
Yes, there are 2 Double Swims at Flores, one on each bank. For those that have visited Flores and are familiar with the layout, the double swim on the house bank has replaced swims 4 & 5 and is situated in the middle. On the Forest bank, the double swim has replaced swim 8 & 9 and is situated in the middle of this area.
Crayfish show their presence through the summer months, so make sure you come prepared! Travelling with Hard Hookbaits, Bait Wrap and spare terminal tackle is safe.
There is secure parking at the Ship & Castle. This is £50 for the week and would be paid to the pub directly. Please note that they only accept cash. You are leaving your vehicle here at your own risk, and Flores Carp Experience take no responsibility for any damage or theft of vehicles.
Our prices are all-inclusive, including travel from the UK, 7 Days of Fishing and a breakfast & dinner food package.
No, all bait is supplied at the lake, and no other bait is to be used. This is not for a financial benefit; it is to control the quality of bait being introduced into the lake. We offer 3 different baits on site: Eclipse Virus, Bait Asylum Marine Receptor and Cream Amino. All baits are £80 for 10kg.
Particle can be used at Flores, but only particle purchased from the bailiff. This is cooked fresh, on-site, daily and is reasonably priced.
Bait boats are allowed. Please use them sensibly and consider other anglers when using one.
The draw for swims takes place on the Saturday morning you arrive at the lake. After you have been greeted by Dan & Julie, they will take you on a walk around the lake to get a feel for the swims. The draw is done in the lodge & will be done by picking numbers out of the hat. If you pick number 1 – you have the first choice of swims. If you pick number 8, you have the last choice of swims.
The journey is broken up into two parts. First, the ferry leaves the UK from Portsmouth on the Friday evening (approximate departure time is 23:00) and docks at Caen on the Saturday morning (approximately 6am). You then have a 2-hour drive in France from Caen to the Mayenne Region, where you will arrive at the lake at (approximately) 9am.
- Portsmouth Ferry Point – The Ship & Castle Pub (90 Rudmore Square, Portsmouth PO2 8DR)
- Essex Angling Grays (7-8 Queensgate Centre, Grays RM17 5DF)
- Thurrock Services (Arterial Rd West Thurrock, Grays RM16 3BG)
- Clackett Lane Services (M25 Westbound Junction 5/6, Westerham TN16 2ER)
No, we do not offer Self Driving packages to Flores. All of our holidays are fully inclusive.
We only accept payments in sterling at the lake and have no card facilities.
Yes, younger anglers are welcome at Flores, but we do have a minimum age of 14.
Everyone is welcome to Flores, but unfortunately, due to the minibus only having 8 seats, non-anglers are subject to the full price of £695pp (2022) and £745pp (2023).
We certainly do. All prices are inclusive of a food package. This includes breakfast which begins on Saturday morning (you can either have a cooked breakfast down in the lodge or a breakfast baguette delivered to your swim). Afterwards, you can enjoy a two-course evening meal which can be served in the lodge or can be delivered to your swim.
There is a slight luggage allowance due to the minibus. All anglers are allowed 1x rod bag, 1x clothes bag, 1x bivvy, 1x holdall/rucksack, 1x personal bag & 1x sleeping bag.
We supply unhooking mats, weigh slings, Bedchairs & day-chairs. Please do not bring your own as it will restrict available space on the minibus. All of the above equipment is refreshed on a biannual/yearly basis.
We have a purpose-built shower block, with 3 showers and 2 basins all supplied with electricity and storage facilities. There is a snack shop on site for all essentials; crisps, chocolate, drinks and sandwiches. The on-site tackle shop is stocked with all essential tackle from Korda, Nash, Solar and Ridge Monkey. Freezers are also available for storing bait. And finally, we have a separate, purpose-built toilet block with 3 toilets & a wash basin.
Yes, there are 2 Double Swims at Flores, one on each bank. For those that have visited Flores and are familiar with the layout, the double swim on the house bank has replaced swims 4 & 5 and is situated in the middle. On the Forest bank, the double swim has replaced swim 8 & 9 and is situated in the middle of this area.
Crayfish show their presence through the summer months, so make sure you come prepared! Travelling with Hard Hookbaits, Bait Wrap and spare terminal tackle is safe.
There is secure parking at the Ship & Castle. This is £50 for the week and would be paid to the pub directly. Please note that they only accept cash. You are leaving your vehicle here at your own risk, and Flores Carp Experience take no responsibility for any damage or theft of vehicles.