The Lakes ...

In 2005 we purchased a new lake (approximately 2 acres) and several acres of woodland adjoining our property its an idealic spot in a nature reserve, the lake is spring fed and up to 30 ft. deep, it has a native population of Carp, Tench, Perch and Roach. In December we re stocked the lake with 2 tonnes of carp from 3 Kilos (7 Pounds) to 20 Kilo (45 Pounds) Tench up to 3 Kilo (7 Pounds), and a few Pike but only a small number of guests who stay at Maquignon are allowed to fish this lake, its only for the experienced angler, children must not be left alone by the lake due to its isolation and depth of water.

The lake is an old quarry from 70/80 years ago when the operator quarried for 'Terre Blanch" used by the pharmaceutical and beauty product market, it was abandoned due to the under ground streams flooding the excavation.

You can sit in complete tranquility to fish being surrounded with wildlife, watch the wood peckers swooping by and the king fishers swooping for fish, its a wonderful special place, and the pictures do not do it justice.

We plan in 2006/2007 to carry out landscaping to provide a pathway all the way around the lake, make it easier to access and clear overgrown areas, for the bird watchers its an idealic place and opportunity to view the many species in there own unspoilt habitat, there are dear and many other wild animals in the woods.

From time to time we will be adding photos of our progress.

Click here to goto the photo gallery for more pictures of the lake.