Terms & Rules for Lac Les Pins Carp Fishing Lake (Please read carefully)

Terms and Rules

• Your holiday is confirmed by us in writing upon receipt of the your deposit and Booking Form.
• Deposits are non refundable.
• Bivvies are to be vacated by 10.00 am to allow preparation for new arrivals.
• If it is necessary to alter your confirmed booking, we will try to accommodate you if at all possible.
• You will be expected to pay the balance of your holiday in EUROS on arrival at the lake.
• We accept no responsibility in respect of flight delays or cancellations due to weather, strikes, terrorism, or any events beyond our control . You must ensure that you have all the relevant up to date travel documents.
• We reserve the right to terminate your holiday if you are causing harm or nuisance to other people, or to the grounds, property or lakes that are Lac les Pins, without compensation or refund to you. If you cause damage, you will be liable for any replacement costs.
• You are expected to take reasonable care of all hired equipment, and leave it in a clean and tidy condition at the end of your holiday.
• Our liability to you will not exceed the amount paid to us for your holiday. You must take all the necessary steps to safeguard your own personal safety. We accept no liability for any death or personal injury, unless this results from our own negligence.
• We require a holding charge of £100 (payable on arrival). This will be returned when all appropriate checks of equipment have been made. An appropriate sum will be deducted if any equipment is damaged.
• In the unlikely event of any complaint, this must be reported to the Bailiff on site direct or put in writing no more than 7 days after your holiday.
• We accept your deposit and Booking Form on the understanding that you have read these Terms and Conditions

We totally recommend that you carry travel insurance as adequate protection for yourself and your belongings against theft, damage or injury. Also you should have an up to date passport and an E.H.I.C (European Health Insurance Card) as Insurance is not included in your Holiday.

Booking with us signifies that you accept full responsibility, and that Lac Les Pins is fully exempt from any claims whatsoever. If you should happen to have an accident or fall ill, French medical treatment is very expensive, and you will be expected to pay the full amount.

• Our Carp are now growing at an alarming rate, so in order to protect them from damage or even death, any photographs of Carp over 40lb, must be taken in the lake. These Carp are only allowed onto the bank for hook removal/photographs and treatment of any sores with Klinik
•  ABSOLUTELY NO standing whilst holding fish for photos – hold over mats or in the lake
• All fish caught must stay in the landing net until the mats are wet, the scales are zeroed and the cameras are ready.
• All Carp are to be returned to the lake as soon as possible
• Unhooking mats to be used at all times, and ensure that the mats are kept cool and out of the sun
• No barbed or bent hooks
• No keep nets or carp sacks
• No particle baits (ie tiger nuts/peanuts) and no shelf life bait.  Use of our pellet only
• No fixed leads. Maximum size of leads - 3oz.  Lead core is permitted.
• Minimum 15lb breaking strain line
• No braided lines
• No rods left unattended at any time
• No fishing by non-anglers
• No litter (including dog ends and used tea bags) 
• No bottles brought onto the lake
• No fires under any circumstances
• No taking of gas burners into the bivvies
• ABSOLUTELY NO smoking in the bivvies or service areas
• NO USE OF ANY AREA AS A TOILET
• ALL RIGS WILL BE CHECKED BY THE BAILIFF