Domaine de Bouxier
Beaulon, Central France
Lake Description
Domaine de Bouxier
Domaine de Bouxier is located in the Auvergne: one of France's hidden treasures, a region of beautiful valleys, large expanses of coniferous forests, and spectacular views. Set in a stunning, picturesque and tranquil location, this private lake has plenty of interesting features. Domaine de Bouxier is a 52 acres lake (21 hectares) with only 7 swims, dotted on the 3 sides of the lake. Its stock consists of 30's, 40's, 50's and 60's; the lake record is a 70lb mirror (31,8 kg). Each swim features a wooden chalet which has a table and two chairs. Access is excellent around the lake and vehicle access is allowed.
The lake has a sandy bottom with gentle slopes that run down to the middle where it’s about 3 meters deep. There are no snags or weed beds. Domaine de Bouxier is a great venue for those carp anglers that are looking to be closer to nature with some comfort.
The Stocking
Before 2008, Domaine de Bouxier hadn’t been fished for 20 years. During this period the original stock could grow and expand in a natural way. The lake opened doors for carp fishing back in 2008, which immediately gave a few surprises. The lake has been restocked several times since then with carp between 33lb (15kg) and 46lb (21kg). The restocking created competition for the food in the lake, with the result that the original stock started feeding on boilies, particles and other bait.
The lake has a nice head of 30’s, 40’s and several 50’s. The lake record is a 70lb mirror (31,8 kg). During this winter, the owner will most probably restock his lake with some more big fish. Apart from carp, there’s a natural stock of pike, silverfish and catfish. There is some crayfish and Poisson chat.
The Swims
The lake owner agreed with Fisherman Holidays that only 7 swims will be fished by a maximum of 14 anglers. The swims are doubles, but the anglers can also book a swim for their own. Swims 1, 2 and 3 are situated right at the entrance and close to the facilities. Swims 4+5 are on the left side of the venue. There is plenty of room between the swims so the other anglers won’t bother you. All swims have car access and you can leave the car next to your swim. Swim 1 can only be booked with the holiday-home included.
Service and Facilities
At the entrance of Domaine de Bouxier, there's a nice reception with a brand new small tackle shop. Here you'll find boilies, pop-ups, liquids, particles, pellets, hooks, line, weights, markers, glasses... (only cash payments for the moment). The reception also features 4 fridges, 1 freezer and 6 charging points for your batteries & cell phones.
The showers and toilets are at the entrance of the venue. They are quite new and well kept. Here you can charge your batteries and mobile phones.
Each swim has a polyester rowing boat. You can also bring your own boat.
Boat rental is 30€ per week: €30 EUR; Boat with Minnkota e-Motor & 2 batteries: €100 EUR per week.
5 kilometres from the lake, there are shops to buy food and drinks.
The bailiff visits the lake every now and then to check if everything is ok.
Price
2 Anglers on 1 swim (3 rods per angler): €325 EUR per angler (Winter price: €225 EUR)
1 Angler per swim (4 rods per angler): €375 EUR per angler (Winter price: €275 EUR)
non-fishing guests: €60 EUR
Holiday home
This is the Domaine de Bouxier Holiday Home For those who would consider leaving the bivvy at home this year: there is a magnificent 4-5 person holiday home (gîte) available on Etang de Bouxier. Up to 5 guests can stay here, all modern commodities a...
Key points
- Lake: Domaine de Bouxier
- Department: Allier (Auvergne) - Central France
- Open: March - October
- Distance: Calais - Bouxier: 620 km
- Area: 52 acres (21 hectares)
- Bottom: sandy - clay
- Depth: 2-3 metres
- Carp Stock: about 700 carp, 15lb - 70lb
- Access: All swims have car access
- Prices: from €325 EUR per angler (Winter price: €225 EUR)
- Price non-angler: 60€ per week
- Holiday home: 625€ per week
- Lake Exclusive: 5100€ per week, up to 14 anglers
- WIFI: No
Rules - Domaine de Bouxier
Central France- The angler should bring a valid booking confirmation.
- It’s allowed to fish 24 hrs per day - catch and release
- Each swim must have at least one boat. You can bring your own boat or hire one on site. Bait boats are allowed.
- Swimming is forbidden.
- Allowed rigs: “carp friendly” rigs (safety bolt rigs, weight should fall off easily in case line brakes). Please use hooks with micro barb (Min size n° 8, max. size n° 2) - BARBLESS HOOKS AND HOOKS WITH FLATTENED BARB ARE NOT ALLOWD. Nylon mainline between 28/100 and 40/100 only (braided main line not allowed).
- Carp sacs, bent hooks, braided mainline, boilie cannon, peanuts and other nuts are banned. Rig tube is allowed. Lead-core shouldn't be longer than 50cm.
- 4 Rods per angler if you fish alone. 3 Rods per angler if you double up. Bivvies and tents should be brown or green.
Each angler should have a big landing net with a min. size of 90 cm and a large unhooking mat of min. 5 cm thick (you can use one of our mats if necessary), a big weigh sling and Carp Antiseptic to disinfect the hook wounds. - Fishing is only allowed on the booked swims.
- Please return the fish carefully to the water. Bring your waders to make your pics with the fish in the water (under your responsibility).
- Marking or steeling fish will be reported immediately to the local Police (Gendarmerie) and French Justice.
- Alcohol abuse and drugs are not tolerated.
- Please respect the nature and the tranquillity of the site. Keep clean the sanitary building and the swims. Please separate waste in the designated containers.
- Dogs are allowed at the venue, but not in the holiday home. Campfires are strictly forbidden. Gas cookers and barbecues are allowed.
- The owner can keep the refundable payment if you don’t respect the regulations
- Arrival between 14:00 h. Departure before 11:00 h.
- The owner and the bailiff can check your rigs at any time.
- The owner is not responsible for theft, fire, injury or what so ever.
- Each angler should sign the regulations declaring that he/she accepts them
- The lake is open from 8 AM until 7 PM. At 7 PM the lake is shut and nobody can enter or leave the property.
- There's a 200€ deposit for the holiday home to be paid with credit card, NO CASH.
- Smoking in the holiday home is forbidden (even open window).
Reviews
The only moan I have is the rules state all nuts are banned so I left a bin full of prepared tigers at home. Crayfish destroy your hook baits so fishing bare hooks for two days !! Tigers are allowed so bought some locally and caught some cracking fish
great week
Excellent, awesome holiday definitely will be using your service in the future. Many thanks
