Rose Mere (Formerly Bull Trap) is a mature, 7-acre clay and gravel pit located on the Carp Arena complex in Western Belgium, just across the French border only one hour from Calais. It has only been fished for the last few years, originally with only one double swim.

As such, the 250 or so carp were pushed towards the far bank making the fishing very one dimensional.

Embryo have created 5 brand new swims on opposite banks so that every part of the lake is covered whilst giving every angler plenty of water to exploit.

The most recent stocking of a fast-growing Hungarian strain has transformed the fishing with the biggest fish currently around 23kg (50lb), with many more set to break through the 20kg (44lb) barrier in the coming months.

The lake is booked exclusively between 5 anglers for one week at a time and you decide on the swim allocations when you arrive. To respect all styles of angling, rowing boats are supplied (outboard engines not supplied) at no extra charge for baiting, rig placement and battles with carp. Remote boats are also allowed (but not supplied).

The new swims are super ‘carpy’. Intimate, but big enough for large two-man bivvies and open enough to cast anywhere in your water.

There is a large ‘social’ area not far from the main double swim on Rose, with a pub style bench and an undercover BBQ so you and your mates can get together and enjoy some good food and maybe a drink or two. Rose Mere is aimed at a group of friends who want to target big carp without extreme conditions so they can enjoy a holiday whilst catching some great fish.

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