Location:  Brittany, Ille et VilaineWebsite Address: https://carpanglinginfrance.com/

Description: "Les Vaux" or the Etang du Moulin des Vaux, to give it it's full French name, is a superb stone built mill house that dates back to the 16th Century and is set in the lush green countryside on the borders between Brittany, Normandy and the Pays de la Loire. It is approximately 2 hours from the ferry port of Caen and 1½ hours from St. Malo. The very pretty private lake that lies next to the house dates back over 300 years and had never previously been used as a commercial fishery until it was purchased in 2002 by its English owners, Chas and Josie Cook, who have restored the lakeside house to a very high standard and stocked the lake with fish. The accommodation and venue has been specifically designed with the family in mind.

Lake: The Lake is of approximately 3½ - 4 acres of open water with just over ¾ acre of marsh land at the top, where the Category 1 trout stream enters the venue. It varies in depth from 4.5 metres at the dam wall to 50 cms at the shallow top end. The average depth in the centre along the original river bed is around 2.7 to 3m, with margins averaging 1.4m to 1.7m. Access is by foot around three quarters of the bank side, where there is ample space for anglers to set up rod pods and bivvies should they wish to do so. All the swims and access to them are suitable for the wheelchair bound angler. Portable barbeques are available for use in each swim. The bed of the lake varies a great deal, from stone to sand to gravel, with silt deposited along the stream bed, as would be expected. The origin of the lake was as a quarry, with the extracted stone used to build the 500 years old church in the nearby village. This extraction has left a number of quite defined steps on the lake bed along the house side bank, whereas the far bank is predominately sand and gravel.

Stock: The lake was stocked in 2003 with around 280 carp... mirrors, commons and koi. The majority of carp now range from 20 to high 30’s, with the lake record currently standing at 47lb 10oz. Any small carp that may be caught will be from the original stock, or will have bred since the owners acquired the venue and will be removed to the stock lakes to grow The lake was stocked in 2003 with around 280 carp... mirrors, commons and koi. The majority of carp now range from 20 to high 30s and low 40s, with the lake record currently standing at 47lb 10oz. Any small carp that may be caught will be from the original stock, or will have bred since the owners acquired the venue and will be removed to the stock lakes to grow on.

Efforts were made to stock good quality fish, heavily scaled mirrors and linears, plus commons. All stock is of the fast growing Czech Royale strains.{rokcomments}

Website: http://www.anglinglines.com/docs/ourvenues/lakes/notaires/index.phpDescription: The Notaire’s Lakes are located deep in the French countryside in the region known as the green heart of France. The Creuse is one of the last undiscovered tourist destinations and Notaire’s is a new venue that hasn’t been commercially fished before. The fish stocks have been added in stages to ensure their health and vigor and now range from 15 lbs to mid 30s with the average in the high 20s.Stock: Carp{rokcomments}

Location:  Limousin, Creuse

Website: http://www.fish-azat-chatenet.com/

Description: Set in its own secluded 12 acre parkland with a self-contained holiday cottage & camping facilities, the 4.5 acre spring fed lake is surrounded by beautiful countryside and forests. With opportunities to fish for a variety of species, this lake has a big head of different size fish so there will be plenty of action for all anglers.

Lake & Stock:  The stock consists of mainly Mirror Carp through to 46 lb, Common Carp that go from doubles to 30 lb with 15 Grass Carp from 20lb to 46 lb, 2 Leather Carp over 20 lb, 4 Silver Carp, which go from 53 lb to 70 lb, 22 Koi Carp from 10 lb to 22 lb, 6 Sturgeon from 15 lb to 28 lb The Catfish go to just over 100 lb with 25 fish of which 12 are over 50 lb. Boats, there are two rowing boats on the lake for anglers to share. Camping facilities have been fitted in a barn on site in a recent renovation to an excellent standard.

Facilities: There is a shower room, a separate toilet and washroom. A kitchen/diner with an electric cooker, microwave, fridge freezer and washing machine. There are two picnic tables by the lake for anglers to share. One between swims 1 and 2, the other between swims 5, 6 and 7. There is a small shop onsite where fishing baits and tackle can be purchased. Fishing tackle can be hired including bedchairs and bivvies. Rods and reels for carp and cat fishing are also available.Booking through their website above.{rokcomments}

Location: Limousin, CorrezeWebsite Address: www.birchpoolretreat.comDescription: Set in breathtaking surroundings this prolifically stocked 3 acre lake is totally secluded for a perfect get away from it all fishing holiday. With Carp up to 50lbs and growing, our expectations for this year is for Birch Pool to be the premier exclusive hire lake.Birch Pool also has some specimen roach and other silver fish for our guests that enjoy all aspects of fishing.Many of our guests are lucky to see some spectacular wildlife at the lake including many species of Birds of Prey, Red Squirrels and Red & Roe Deer, some of our quieter guests have even spotted a wild boar!Your neighbours at the lake are the magnificent Limousin cattle with their distinctive russet colour, they often have a look over the fence to see whats going on.For our non-fishing guests we offer many activities including horse riding, shopping trips to the capital of the area, Limoges or the beautiful town of Brive, or sightseeing some of the most stunning chateauxs. We can tailor make your holiday to suit youFish Stocked: Carp, Catfish, Pike, Roach, Perch{rokcomments}

Website Address: www.mirrorlakefrance.comEmail Address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Fish Stocked: Carp, Catfish{rokcomments}

Website Address: www.fishtrapperlake.comEmail Address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Fish Stocked: Carp, CatfishWebsite not working nor email, if any angler knows what going on with this Fisheries please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.{rokcomments}

Website Address: www.francecarp.comDescription:  Étang du Soleil, translated this means Pond of the sun. The lake is set in the sunny region of Limousin, south of Limoges.

The lake was previously used by the French to fish for predators, such as pike & zander. As far as we know it was never been fished for carp so it was virgin territory. The local villagers have told us of big carp cruising and splashing and we have now seen them too. (click on latest catch for update)

Lake: 14 acres of lake surrounded by farmland and the village of Masseret Du Gare. The lake is pre Napoleonic which means we have an automatic legal right to 24 hr fishing.

We have stocked the lake with carp of 20, 30, & 40+lbs this winter. (see latest catch for details). Following the lake being drained in Feb 2003 we have removed the large Zander and most importantly the posion chat (small American catfish). All we are left with now are a few small zander, pike and 260+ carp to 49lb and cats to 87lb.Fish Stocked: Carp,Cat{rokcomments}

Website Address: http://www.la-cohue-fisheries.co.uk/id27.htmlDescription: Open April to December inclusive. A five acre stream fed Lake with depths near the source of three feet and at the dam end over twelve feet. The Lake is situated on private agricultural land so no permit is required and night fishing is legal. At the shallow end the lake bed has a sandy bottom with large sandbanks along the far, tree-lined margin and deeper pockets towards the near-side bank. The Lake then runs through a large lily bed in front of the cabin and as the lake deepens towards the dam end the lake bed becomes silty.Fish Stocked: Carp{rokcomments}

Location: This picturesque 4.5 Acre Lake is 5 -6 hours drive from the port of Calais. Surrounded by mature trees set in the beautiful French countryside in the Creuse department of the Limousin region of France

Website: http://www.carpcreuse.com/

Description: We took ownership in September 2007 & have been working hard ever since to get the lake ready. We think you will agree with us when you fish this lake you have the added excitement of wondering when you land one of these Carp Creuse carp is it going to be one of the existing unknown stock or the new fast growing stock!!

Carp Creuse was formed in 2007 to provide access to one of France’s hidden gems. we added over 1 ton of fast growing carp to complement the original stock, with carp to over 40lb +

The lake was formed over 30+ years ago and was stocked with a large number of carp, roach, perch & pike. The lake was privately owned and when the former owner passed away, the lake was not fished for over 10 years.

Lake: The lake is 4.5 acres in size with widths of around 45-110 yards and depths from 1-8ft , it is set in beautiful country side with wooded area and bushes all around. Features of the lake are numerous and classical including the old river bed, inlet stream and over hanging trees, to name a few.

 Facilities: We are offering drive & survive holidays. Running from Saturday to Saturday. Contact us now for superb fishing and superb deals! We think you will agree with us when you fish this lake you have the added excitement of wondering when you land one of these carp Creuse carp is it going to be one of the existing unknown stock or the new fast growing stock!!

On Site· Toilet & wash facility· English bailiff· local shops for supplies· BBQ area· Bait available on site boilies, pellet & particle  (Please order in advance to avoid disappointment)· Tackle hire subject to availability{rokcomments}

Location: The Carp Creuse Angling Experience at Etang De Vost. This picturesque 4.5 Acre Lake is surrounded by mature trees set in the beautiful French countryside in the Creuse department of the Limousin region of France.

Website: http://www.carpcreuse.com

Description:Etang De Vost is 4.5 acres in size with widths of around 40-95 yards and depths from 2-8ft , it is set in beautiful country side with wooded area and bushes all around.

Features of the lake are numerous and classical including the old river bed, inlet stream and over hanging trees, to name a few.

Stock:Carp Creuse was formed in 2007 to provide access to one of France's hidden gems added over 1 ton of fast growing carp ranging from the smallest 16lb to the biggest 38lb these fish are only between three to five season old. The fish were added to unknown stock.

The lake was formed over 30+ years ago and was stocked with a large number of carp, roach & perch.

Facilities:· English toilet & shower· English bailiff· local shops for supplies· BBQ area· Mobile home available with 2 double bedrooms· Bait available on site boilies, pellet & particle(Please order in advance to avoid disappointment) · Tackle hire subject to availability

Booking information:http://www.carpcreuse.com/contact.htm{rokcomments}

Location: 75 acre estate in the north of Limousin near the historic chateaux town of Boussac

Website: http://www.creusecarp.com

Description:15 acres of lakes set in 75 acres of Creuse countryside offers options from 'Drive & Survive' to 'Fish with the family' at our luxurious Gite de Peche. Our stocks of Royale, Common and Amur run to 45 lbs and Catfish to 70 lbs. All our lakes are stream fed and can be seen on google satellite maps.

Our Gite is a spacious restored stone farm cottage circa 18th C. complete with oak beams, restored fireplace and bread oven. Upstairs are 2 double bedrooms with en-suite wc and two twin bedrooms.

The gite is only a cast away from two of the lakes and a short walk from the main 10 acre lake, all within a completely private estate.

Non angling guests have been charmed by our animals including llamas and alpacas.

Stock:Royale Carp to 45lbs when stocked in 2006

Facilities:At the main lake there is a toilet cabin and a separate fishing lodge with chairs and cooking facilities. Bait and equipment can be supplied.

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