Welcome
We hope you enjoy your stay and fishing with us here. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing Ribiere for your fishing holiday. Below we have outlined some key information to ensure you enjoy your stay. We have provided some tips and advice to ensure you get the best out of your visit.
We have three house rules which we expect everyone to follow during their stay here at Ribiere. They are: respect the fish, respect the environment and respect others.
We hope you enjoy your stay and fishing with us here. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing Ribiere for your fishing holiday. Below we have outlined some key information to ensure you enjoy your stay. We have provided some tips and advice to ensure you get the best out of your visit.
We have three house rules which we expect everyone to follow during their stay here at Ribiere. They are: respect the fish, respect the environment and respect others.
Arrival and Depart times
Please arrive after 11am on Saturday (unless you have booked a room the night before) as access to the lake will not be available until then. We need some time to ensure previous guests have departed and we need time to prepare the lake.
Please ensure you are packed up and off the lake by 9am on the following Saturday and off site by 10am.
Please arrive after 11am on Saturday (unless you have booked a room the night before) as access to the lake will not be available until then. We need some time to ensure previous guests have departed and we need time to prepare the lake.
Please ensure you are packed up and off the lake by 9am on the following Saturday and off site by 10am.
Rules and Set-up
If you are a regular at Ribiere then you can set-up and fish without a full briefing. New anglers must be briefed on fish care and rig rules before casting out. Special rules apply to peg 4. If you are on peg 4 then you need to discuss your approach with me. Please endure you all read the updated rules which are enclosed here. New changes include no use of maggots or nuts, taking all picture in the water and informing me (day or night) of all fish over 25kg on capture so I can verify them. My phone number is +33 (0)6 34 36 60 42.
Facilities
You are able to drive to your swim to unload but all cars must be placed in the car park after you have set-up.
Toilets and showers are open 24/7 and are free for you to use. They have been refurbished to a high standard and we trust that you will respect them.
There is a tackle shop on site. If you need anything just ring me or ask.
You are able to drive to your swim to unload but all cars must be placed in the car park after you have set-up.
Toilets and showers are open 24/7 and are free for you to use. They have been refurbished to a high standard and we trust that you will respect them.
There is a tackle shop on site. If you need anything just ring me or ask.
Under no circumstances are children under 16 to be left alone in the pool. Children are your responsibility and should be within your care at all times. The pool is open after cleaning each day from around 10am and closed again at 9pm.
Children should be supervised when playing on the trampoline and swings, etc.
Bait Orders
All bait orders must be paid for on arrival. Your order and the cost will be confirmed to you via email before your arrival. If you haven’t got a confirmation then I don’t have your order. Orders will be in the fridge and freezer in the main barn and are labelled with your peg number. Additional bait may be ordered during your stay as we make fresh bait twice per week.
All bait orders must be paid for on arrival. Your order and the cost will be confirmed to you via email before your arrival. If you haven’t got a confirmation then I don’t have your order. Orders will be in the fridge and freezer in the main barn and are labelled with your peg number. Additional bait may be ordered during your stay as we make fresh bait twice per week.
Accommodation
Your accommodation should be ready when you arrive, at peak times (July and August) there may be a slight delay whilst we ensure accommodation is clean. There is no need to bring bedding, towels or cots. All accommodation is equipped with a fridge, cooker, microwave/oven, coffee machine, kettle, toaster, washing machine, crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils and TV.
Your accommodation should be ready when you arrive, at peak times (July and August) there may be a slight delay whilst we ensure accommodation is clean. There is no need to bring bedding, towels or cots. All accommodation is equipped with a fridge, cooker, microwave/oven, coffee machine, kettle, toaster, washing machine, crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils and TV.
Recycling
Please put rubbish in the bins provided. Use one bin for general waste, one for glass only and one for cardboard, paper, plastic and tins.
Do not leave cigarette butts on the floor, dispose of them in ash trays at your accommodation or in the general waste. Please do not litter, we ask you to respect the environment here at Ribiere. Our pet hates are cigarette butts, bottle tops and fishing line. You will not be asked back if you do not leave your area clean and tidy.
Gas bottles must be taken back with you as we cannot recycle them here.
Please put rubbish in the bins provided. Use one bin for general waste, one for glass only and one for cardboard, paper, plastic and tins.
Do not leave cigarette butts on the floor, dispose of them in ash trays at your accommodation or in the general waste. Please do not litter, we ask you to respect the environment here at Ribiere. Our pet hates are cigarette butts, bottle tops and fishing line. You will not be asked back if you do not leave your area clean and tidy.
Gas bottles must be taken back with you as we cannot recycle them here.
Getting in and out
Our opening times are 8am to 9pm. The main gate is locked after this time. During the day you will need a key fob to get in and out. Please ask for a fob. If you have booked accommodation your room will have a key fob and you can enter and leave at your convenience. We ask you to inform us if you are leaving early and arriving back late.
Our opening times are 8am to 9pm. The main gate is locked after this time. During the day you will need a key fob to get in and out. Please ask for a fob. If you have booked accommodation your room will have a key fob and you can enter and leave at your convenience. We ask you to inform us if you are leaving early and arriving back late.
Local Shops and amenities
Local shops are in Chalus which is just 6km away. Turn left out of the main gate. The main supermarket, Intermarche, is located left at the first set of lights as you enter the village. This is a large supermarket and has everything you need for your stay including a good selection of wine and beer. You will also find local shops if you park in the village including, tobacco, bread and local tabac bar/cafe. Ask for recommendations.
Local shops are in Chalus which is just 6km away. Turn left out of the main gate. The main supermarket, Intermarche, is located left at the first set of lights as you enter the village. This is a large supermarket and has everything you need for your stay including a good selection of wine and beer. You will also find local shops if you park in the village including, tobacco, bread and local tabac bar/cafe. Ask for recommendations.
Pets
If you bring a dog, you will need to book an appointment 48 hours before you depart to get tablets and your passport stamped. We are happy to do this for you in advance of your trip, so just ask. Or you can call direct on +33 (0)5 55 78 41 64. The reception do speak a little English.
If you bring a dog, you will need to book an appointment 48 hours before you depart to get tablets and your passport stamped. We are happy to do this for you in advance of your trip, so just ask. Or you can call direct on +33 (0)5 55 78 41 64. The reception do speak a little English.
Pharmacy and Doctors
If you are ill or need medication then your first port of call should be the local pharmacy. If you need a doctor we can arrange this for you.
If you are ill or need medication then your first port of call should be the local pharmacy. If you need a doctor we can arrange this for you.
Standards of Behaviour
We are very lucky at Ribiere that we have longstanding customers and as a result we have very high standards of behaviour. Fish care is very good here and we are not subject to anti-social or rowdy behaviour. But from time to time we have guests that do not observe our high standards. Please do not hesitate to inform us of behaviour which you feel is unacceptable. This includes any drunken and abusive behaviour. Or behaviour which is likely to endanger the fish, you or others.
We are very lucky at Ribiere that we have longstanding customers and as a result we have very high standards of behaviour. Fish care is very good here and we are not subject to anti-social or rowdy behaviour. But from time to time we have guests that do not observe our high standards. Please do not hesitate to inform us of behaviour which you feel is unacceptable. This includes any drunken and abusive behaviour. Or behaviour which is likely to endanger the fish, you or others.
Fishing Tips
Bait – The fish respond to moderate to heavy baiting. During April, May and June you can put a good amount of bait in. You can also bait heavy during September and October. I would advise using less bait during the early season and the summer months. The fish respond to a mix of boilie, maize, pellets and mixed seeds. We supply a HNV boilie which is high in good quality fish meals and is balanced to give the carp all they need. It does very well across the year.
Rigs – Rigs are very personnel but the fish are pressured here so think about lead size, running rigs and anything that will give you something out of the norm. Hook size at some times of the year can be key. As can ensuring your line is not bow string tight.
Resting Pegs – In my view some pegs, not all. Benefit from resting during the day. In particular pegs 7 and 8 which tend to fish better at night and can be rested during the day. Obviously if the fish are in your peg in the day fish for them. They will be in the shallower water May through to June in big numbers.
Spots – It’s critical for you to know what you are fishing on so always use a lead and marker. You need to find the harder sandy areas or other features, holes, deep spots, ledge drop offs etc. Spend Saturday making sure you map your swim out properly. Use the photos from the website as a starting point.
Bait – The fish respond to moderate to heavy baiting. During April, May and June you can put a good amount of bait in. You can also bait heavy during September and October. I would advise using less bait during the early season and the summer months. The fish respond to a mix of boilie, maize, pellets and mixed seeds. We supply a HNV boilie which is high in good quality fish meals and is balanced to give the carp all they need. It does very well across the year.
Rigs – Rigs are very personnel but the fish are pressured here so think about lead size, running rigs and anything that will give you something out of the norm. Hook size at some times of the year can be key. As can ensuring your line is not bow string tight.
Resting Pegs – In my view some pegs, not all. Benefit from resting during the day. In particular pegs 7 and 8 which tend to fish better at night and can be rested during the day. Obviously if the fish are in your peg in the day fish for them. They will be in the shallower water May through to June in big numbers.
Spots – It’s critical for you to know what you are fishing on so always use a lead and marker. You need to find the harder sandy areas or other features, holes, deep spots, ledge drop offs etc. Spend Saturday making sure you map your swim out properly. Use the photos from the website as a starting point.
Going out and about
If you are here not just for the fishing then there are a range of facilities with the local area for you to enjoy. They include aquatic centre, local parks with beach and swimming and play areas, go karting, local zoo and site-seeing in the small city of Limoges, famed world-wide for its porcelain. It also has a very comprehensive shopping centre, with bars and restaurants. Please ask for recommendations.
If you are here not just for the fishing then there are a range of facilities with the local area for you to enjoy. They include aquatic centre, local parks with beach and swimming and play areas, go karting, local zoo and site-seeing in the small city of Limoges, famed world-wide for its porcelain. It also has a very comprehensive shopping centre, with bars and restaurants. Please ask for recommendations.
Staying up to date
We recommend that you stay in touch with the fishing before your visit via Facebook. We are very active during the season with catch reports, photographs and video. You should also be receiving our monthly newsletter. This gives more detailed information, as well as booking updates, tips and advise and from time to time cancellations etc.
We recommend that you stay in touch with the fishing before your visit via Facebook. We are very active during the season with catch reports, photographs and video. You should also be receiving our monthly newsletter. This gives more detailed information, as well as booking updates, tips and advise and from time to time cancellations etc.
One last thing
Please get your bait orders in as early as you can. At least two weeks’ before your visit. I make everything fresh for your visit and need time to get everything done for you.
Please get your bait orders in as early as you can. At least two weeks’ before your visit. I make everything fresh for your visit and need time to get everything done for you.
