Orchid Pool is a mature and intimate 5-acre clay and gravel pit located on the Carp Arena complex in Western Belgium, just across the French border and only one hour from Calais. It’s the newest lake on the complex to be completed, and we will finally open the doors on this vibrant fishery in Summer, 2025! Are you going to be one of the first people to fish Orchid Pool?

Following significant work on the lake, landscaping of the swims and an ongoing stocking programme, we are excited to open the fishing on this lake and see the lake thrive! With our aggressive feeding policy, we expect that this lake already holds a huge number of 30lb carp, plus loads of hungry twenties to make for some hectic action! What’s more, there’s even the odd rumour of some larger original fish being seen – we can’t wait to see your catch reports and find out what else is swimming around in this lake!

Orchid is booked exclusively between 4 friends as it has only 4 swims, two pairs situated on opposite banks to give every angler their own quarter of the lake. Embryo has completely de-snagged the margins to keep the fish in open water, making them far more catchable and much easier to land.

Rowing boats are supplied (outboard engines not supplied) within the cost of booking the lake. They can be used for baiting, rig placement and battling with angry carp. Remote boats are also allowed to reflect the European style of angling.

Existing Carp Arena customers will be impressed with the improvements Embryo have made with a brand new toilet and shower block, Embryo-style compost toilets around the site, fridge, freezer and battery charging stations, all at no extra cost. All tracks and swims have been enhanced and all Orchid Pool anglers will be happy to know they can park very close to their swims.