Welcome to Badger’s Holt, the smaller of the two lakes on the Serreire complex at 2.6 acres. This magical water has gone from strength to strength since it was first opened back in 2003. This is predominately a ‘Big Fish’ water and growth rates have been remarkable over the years. In 2022, the average weight of the fish for the year was just over 45lb (21kg). Many anglers have had hits of multiple 40s and 50s in a session including two anglers in 2022 who managed sixteen fish in a session including a 70+ mirror, a 67+ common, a 62+ mirror, three x 50s and 8 x 40s – It is a remarkable water.
The biggest fish in 2017 was the famous JoJo caught 79lb 14oz, her record weight and in 2022 another mirror of 70lb 4oz. There are also a couple of very big commons with one of them currently around 67lb, so the next years will be interesting! We had at least 4 new 60s in 2022, so growth rates have been exceptional over the last few years.
The fishing can be tricky because the fish have seen it all before. But the rewards are very high when it all comes right. There are very big fish caught most weeks. Please note that this lake is only suited to very experienced carp anglers – It is not easy.
There is a comfortable wooden cabin on the banks of Badger’s Holt that was totally refurbished in 2015. Take a look a the facilities page for more details. A lot of work was also completed during the last three winters to improve the main swim in front of the cabin and provide a dry and very comfortable area, easily large enough to accommodate two bivvies.
Badgers Holt is available only for exclusive bookings of 2 anglers. We prefer not to have the lake crowded and it pays to keep very quiet at all times.
This is an ideal venue for the experienced thinking angler who likes the challenge of tricky big carp in a small lake. The carp are very much catchable at all times of the year, but a high degree of stealth and watercraft are usually essential. It is possible to have a hit of fish if you get things right and we are on hand to offer help and advice wherever people require it.
The fish respond well to the careful application of a good quality HNV food bait. Because the lake is extremely rich in natural food, the fish are not dependant on bait as they are in many commercial waters. Therefore we cannot emphasise strongly enough how important bait choice is on this water. Bait choice is undoubtedly a key factor that decides whether anglers have a successful week or not on Badgers Holt. Shelf-life baits with preservatives are not allowed on the fishery (all anglers bringing their own boilies must bring fresh / frozen baits). Please take a look at the bait section of our website or phone ahead and we will be happy to advise you regarding bait choices and application.
Bait boats are allowed.
For some great movies showing this magical lake, please click these links:
Steve Briggs with JoJo at 72lb
Keith Williams on Badgers Holt in 2016
For any information about Badgers Holt please contact us by e-mail at lacserreire@gmail.com or call us on: +33 5 55 90 60 68 at any time. We will do all we can to help.
SIRET No. 800 986 051 00012
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