The Rules of the venue
Please read the site rules carefully
Regulations
Reservations begin at 12 noon and end at 10 a.m.
Set out below are the rules you must abide by when fishing at Val Dore lakes. Some of them may seem obvious, and to the experienced anglers out there they will be common practice, but at the end of the day the welfare of the fish is paramount, and any negligence towards any fish will not be tolerated. These rules may necessarily apply to the venues and can be enforced at all times.
General rules
Angler’s shelters must be green or camouflage (large size tent forbidden). One tent maximum per angler. 3 RODS (maximum) per angler. (If you want to fish roaches please leave one carp rod.) A NO-KILL policy is on operation at the lake, all fish caught must be returned to the water immediately after capture (time for photos allowed). NEVER MORE THAN 5 MINUTES. THE SACKING of carp is strictly forbidden (please leave your sacks at home). Each angler must have and use:
HOOKS – single simple pattern BARBLESS ONLY (crushed barbs acceptable).
WE CONTROL IT AT EVERYTIME.
EQUIPMENT
UNHOOKING MAT – The use of a large padded unhooking mat is essential. Recommended min size 30» x 38» (70cm x 90cm) and at least 1.5» thick (4cm). LANDING NET – Large, min 42» (90 cm) opening WEIGH SLING – Continental and large scales. ANTISEPTIC – for treating any hook wounds. PARTICLES : customers WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO BRING THEIR OWN DRY OR SELF COOKED PARTICLES unless they are in packaging sold by a fishing company. This measure is aimed at avoiding an excessive amount of undercooked or uncooked particles, which is very harmful to fish. Of course, we can provide readymade cooked particles on site at a cheap price. No restrictions on bringing pellets and boilies by fishermen. All tigernuts must be crushed to bait with. GROUND BAITING – Is allowed but preferably light. Maximum 10 kilos per angler per week. All particles must be prepared and cooked properly before use. No entire peanuts or tiger nuts for baiting or mixed them. Entire particles could be use on hook. RIGS: All rigs must have safety in mind. LEADS – lead set-ups must prove to break-free without excessive force. Running or semi-fixed for Carp. LINE – Mono only, A minimum of 12lb mainline. No braided on mainline, Spod / Marker float rod only. Braid may be used for short hook links only, but it must be weaker than main line, super-thin braids such as fire line etc. are not allowed, if in doubt ask before you use and take alternatives with you. Leadcore is permitted for max 80cm. BAIT BOATS – are allowed but must be used sensibly. Please stay within your swims specified area.
PROHIBITED
NOT ALLOWED – The following are not allowed under any circumstances.
TO LAND BIG FISH OVER 70 LB ON THE BANK.
TO FISH OUTSIDE YOUR SPECIFIED AREA. BOATS – ROWING BOAT CARP SACKS and KEEP fish more than 5 minutes out of the water.
TO USE ANY OF THE PROHIBITED METHODS (double or triple hooks, gaffs etc.) NO BRAID ON MAINLINE (mono only). Braid allowed on hook link.
TO LIGHT A FIRE ON THE GROUND – BAR-B-QUES ARE PERMITTED
TO SWIM IN THE WATER. NO DRUNK PEOPLE. Any drunk person disturbing other customers will be escorted from the lake and definitely banned
TO PUT AND LEAVE ANY KIND OF MARK IN TREES ON THE BANK. ONE MARK IN THE WATER PER SWIM IS ALLOWED.
TO USE ELECTRIC HEATER OR USE ANY ELECTRIC FOR COOKING (use gas for it) like microwave…
BAITING & PARTICLES RESTRICTION
ATTENTION NEW FISHING RULE NOW : CUSTOMERS WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO BRING THEIR OWN PARTICLES even if they are in packaging sold by a fishing manufacturer. This measure is aimed at avoiding an excessive amount of undercooked or uncooked particles, which is very harmful to fish. Of course, we can provide ready-made cooked particles on site at a cheap price. No restrictions on bringing pellets and boilies by fishermen.
The purpose of these rules is to respect fish, nature and anglers. That is why we insist on quietness and cleanliness. These rules are subject to change at any time.
General rules
Fishing is exclusively NO-KILL with a maximum of 3 rods per angler. The number of rods allocated to each angler may not be shared between anglers.
Guest may not participate directly in fishing under any circumstances. However, they may assist the angler in landing the catch.
Night fishing is permitted.
The use of boats is prohibited on our waters.
Baitboats are permitted as long as they do not disturb other anglers.
Fishing is only permitted in designated areas (swims). Each angler must respect their fishing area (see map).
Fish caught must be returned to the water in the same lake where they were caught.
Fish must be kept out of the water for as short a time as possible – MAXIMUM 5 MINUTES – just long enough to take a photo, followed by returning them to the water as gently as possible.
Toilets are available at the entrance to the site, please use them. It is STRICTLY forbidden to litter the natural environment around the fishing spots…
The use of electric heaters or electric cooking equipment is prohibited. Please use gas for this purpose…
SILURE REGULATIONS – LAKE NO. 1 & 2
All catfish caught must go back in the same water and never in another lake. Never keep fish more than 5 minutes on the bank. Night fishing is permitted. 3 rods (max) per angler. Fishing always from the bank.
No boat…
You can use two hooks on line but must be single.
NO BRAID ON MAINLINE (mono only). Braid allowed on hook link No sacking, no boot to keep cats. Cats must go back to the water immediately. Never try to explore cats stomach it is forbidden.
You may use live bait, but not floating (surface fishing), if live baiting you must use size 5/0 to 10/0 hooks with a minimum of 30lb line and a 200gr lead (to avoid damage to pike).
Digestive inspection of catfish is also strictly prohibited.
Catfish must be returned to the lake in which they were caught (lake 1 or 2).
GUEST: Guests are welcome. One guest per angler. Guest never practices angling techniques or help. Guest can help for landing the fishes and photo only. If guest break the rules they will be consider by us as an angler and pay the rate for it.
MOTORHOME and CARAVAN are not allowed. (We don’t have a camping license !
LITTER: All litter must be kept in bags at all times and be closed and placed in wood box (bins). Please treat the site and nature with respect. We give you for free bin liners. Ask for them at the office. You must separate glass bottles and put them in blue or yellow bin liners.
TENTS: ANGLERS MUST STAY AND SLEEP IN FISHING TENT AND NEVER IN CAR OR VAN. One gazebo max per swim is permitted. Max size is 3m x 3 meters.Green or camou. Cooking tent is permitted.
MOVING TO OTHER SWIM: You can move to another swim in the morning but it depends of availabilities at this moment. Always ask to us before to know if it possible or not. Moving time only from 12am to 2 pm.
DOGS are NOT ALLOWED…
CARS AND VANS REGULATION
* CARS can be parked on every swims. Use them only to go out of the complex. From swim to reception please use bicycle or walk. (we hire bikes for cheap price)
* VANS. If you use a van, at your arrival, you have to choose option n° 1 or n° 2:
• Option n°1 – You park your van on swim, it doesn’t move all week.
• Option n°2 – You unload your gears on swim then you park it on the car park next to the reception. (At the entrance of the lake in secure place) You can go outside at anytime for shopping from 8:30 am to 7 pm. You can reload your gears on swim with the van when you leave the lakes
* NO CAR MOVING WHEN IT IS DARK EVEN TO GO TO THE TOILETS.
ELECTRICITY: may never be used for heating or cooking appliances (electric hob, microwave, kettle, etc.).
RUBBISH AND WASTE The use of rubbish bags is compulsory at the fishing spots. If you do not have any, we will provide them free of charge at reception. We ask you to separate glass from other waste by placing it in a distinctive coloured bag that we will give you on arrival. It is essential that you put all your waste in these bin bags and place them CLOSED in the wooden box provided at your fishing spot. It is strictly forbidden to throw loose rubbish into these boxes. We are in the countryside: it is essential that the fishing spots are left clean and free of rubbish when you leave. (In particular, do not leave behind any can tabs or fishing line).
VEHICLES
The use of vehicles on site should be kept to a minimum. We encourage our visitors to cycle or walk.
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES:
> All bookings start at 12 am and finish at 10 am.
> Arrivals can only take place between 12 noon and 7 pm. For security reasons, the site is closed outside these hours. Several emergency numbers are available to contact us at any time.
> These rules must be signed by each angler upon arrival.
We will be happy to answer any questions you may have and make your stay as pleasant as possible in accordance with these rules.
RESPECT THE FISHES, SURROUNDINGS AND NEIGHBOURS Anglers found to be breaking these rules will be escorted from the lake.
These rules are subject to change at any time. Only the updated version on the website www.valdore.com is valid.
Booking terms and conditions
1) Le Val Doré Sarl act as booking agents for the fishing & accommodation providers.
2) On receipt by us of your completed booking form and deposit we will confirm and reserve your holiday.
3) Your booking is confirmation in respect of all persons travelling when the invoice is dispatched to the person signing the booking form.
4) Your completed booking form showing all clients must be accompanied by your deposit. The deposit is accepted as part payment towards the total cost of the holiday.
5) The person signing the booking form confirms that he/she has the authority of all other persons included in the holiday to make the booking on their behalf and that he/ she has read and accepted these booking terms and conditions. All bookings and departure dates are confirmed to (and all correspondence will be with) the person signing the booking form. The person signing the booking form is liable for all costs and charges on behalf of the party.
6)
● (a) A 50% deposit is immediately required when you book. In case of bank transfer payment, you have a maximum of 7 days to do it.
● (b) The balance of the cost of the holiday must be paid on arrival at the office lake. If you book within 4 weeks of departure you must pay the total cost of your holiday at the time of booking.
● (c) If unconditional payment of the deposit is not received by us by the due date, we reserve the right to cancel your booking, forfeit any deposit made and levy a cancellation charge as though there had been a cancellation in accordance with paragraph 8.
7) The price of your holiday is guaranteed to be free of increases and surcharges.
8) ln the event you cancel your confirmed booking, it can only be accepted if it is in writing from the person who signed the booking form, and the following cancellation charges will apply:

8 bis ) « IN CASE OF PANDEMIC AND LOCKED DOWN BOARDER RESCHEDULING CAN BE POSSIBLE BUT A 50% FEE BASES ON DEPOSIT AMOUNT WILL BE APPLIED. REFER TO OUR BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ANY OTHER SITUATION. The application of a quarantine cannot give rise to this advantage.”
9) (a) You must have a valid UK passport. This is your responsibility and we accept no responsibility for any delay or expense incurred through any irregularity in your documents.
(b) Le Val Doré Sarl reserve the right to immediately terminate the services they are contractually obliged to provide to you. If they, their employees or agents or any other appropriate person in authority in any place or on any vehicle or craft judge your behavior to be likely to cause discomfort or harm to other clients or any other person or property. If because of such behaviour you are prevented by our carrier from travelling, our contractual obligations under these conditions will terminate immediately. In either case any appropriate cancellation fee will apply and we will not be liable to you for any refund compensation or any costs or damage you may incur.
10) Le Val Doré Sarl cannot ensure transport as a travel company. The company cannot be held responsible for any delay or cancellation of stay in connection with travelling problems.
11) Force Majeure: We will not be liable for loss or delay occasioned by any of the following: Strikes, Riots, Political Unrest, Hostilities. War or threat of War, Terrorist Activity, Industrial Disputes, Fire, Flood, Technical/Weather problems to transport, Closure of Ports. Weather conditions or any other event(s) beyond our control.
12) LE VAL DORÉ SARL strongly recommends that you purchase personal travel and vehicle breakdown insurance and does not accept liability for any financial loss incurred as a result of you not so doing.
13) Whenever possible, any changes to the booking requested after the written confirmation of booking is sent out to you will be accommodated.
14) Jurisdiction: Signature of the booking form constitutes acceptance of a contract on these terms subject to French Law and the exclusive jurisdiction of the French Courts.
15) Complaints Procedure: ln the unlikely event that you or a member of your party has a complaint about your holiday; whilst at the venue, the complaint must be notified to the local representative in the first instance. Unresolved complaints must be sent in writing to LE VAL DORÉ SARL within 7 days of arrival back in the UK, Belgium or Netherlands.
16) Liability: The venue owners’ (LE VAL DORÉ SARL) liability shall be limited to the cost of the holiday as specified on the booking form.
17} Disabled Travelers : Our aim is to provide a high level of service to all our customers. However we are not a specialist operator in the field of holidays for the disabled. The majority of the fishing venues and accommodation that we offer is not suitable or equipped for the needs of many disabled people. Therefore if you have any disability we must be informed at the time of booking and we will do our best to help and advise. We cannot be held responsible for any difficulties encountered due to the unsuitability of the facilities.
18) ln the event of insolvency your payments are protected. A separate client account is held with The Credit Agricole Bank. The money you pay for your holiday is not withdrawn until after you have completed the holiday.
19) A security deposit could be required when you arrive at the venue (or passport). This will be refunded in full when you leave, subject to deductions for any breakages or extra cleaning costs incurred if the accommodation or swim is left in an unreasonable state. Our venues are well run and we would ask that you leave them in the same clean state as you found them.
20) The use of boats is not allowed at our venue on any lakes. Baitboats ( your own or rented ) are allowed.
21) All venues are primarily fishing venues, they are not necessarily suitable for children. Persons taking children are reminded that they do so entirely at their own risk. Adults are responsible for the safety and behavior of their children. Extra care should always be taken near water.
22) in any circumstance , customers can not ask to be refund when they want to leave the complex before the last day of their stay. (excepted when lakes are frozen)
