Location: Pays de la Loire , SartheWebsite: http://www.carp-france.com/venue-details.php?id=94Description:  Situated to the south east of Le Mans in the Pays de la Loire region of France, The Millhouse is a beautifully secluded 38 acre venue with a private 12 acre lake and exclusive 3 bedroomed bankside accommodation. From Caen the journey takes no more than 3 hours and under 5 hours from Boulogne. Familys and anglers alike will enjoy the benefits of being close to the historic city of Le Mans with its abundance of restaurants, cafes and shops{rokcomments}

Location: Pays de la Loire, SartheWebsite Address: www.lonewhale.comDescription: Etáng de Martine is over 30 years old with depths from 2.5 feet to over 9 feet. Created originally as a stock pond to produce carp as a food source and income for a farmer and his family. It was originally stocked with fast growing German carp, many of these fish still survive to weights in excess of 40lbs. The lake has recently been stocked with over a tonne of fish, commons, mirrors and linears to over 30lbs. All have never been caught before. Flat level banks all around mean access to all swims is easy. A rowing boat is available for use by anglers

Fish Stocked: Carp{rokcomments}

Location: Pays de la Loire, SartheWebsite Address: www.les-grand-champs.com

Description: Les Grand Champs is an approximately 50 year old, beautiful 18 acre mature gravel pit, situated in the middle of a well established wooded area. An amazing place to do some great carp fishing in France. The lake is situated on the border of Brittany and lower Normandy. On the lake there is a total of 20 swims and some of them are doubles, making your fishing in France trip an astonishing one. The woodland which is situated around the lake is around approximately 6 acres. When you arrive at the lake you will find useful facilities e.g. English toilets, showers and a freezer to store the fisherman's baits. Also onsite you will find bait, tackle and snack shop. There are mobile phone charging points. So if you fancy a carp fishing holiday in France why not check out Les Grand Champs, we have a gallery showing all our carp fish, catfish and fish caught at this fishing lake in France

Lake: The lake is an approximate 18 acre, 50 years old, mature gravel pit. The banks are tree lined and set on the edge of 6 acre wood. The site will include English toilets, showers and bait freezer for anglers use.

The lake has been virtually un-fished for the past 20 to 25 years according to locals, and also rumours of two 50lb Carp, but unconfirmed.

Best weight so far is 43.06lb mirror carp and numerous other 30lb plus fish. With a remainder being mainly 20lb plus. Grass carp to 38.8lb. There are Wells Catfish up to 42lbs. At least 9 different sturgeon to 34lb. When the lake open's, it will be the first year open for commercial operation{rokcomments}

Website Address: www.lalunelake.co.ukEmail Address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Fish Stocked: Carp{rokcomments}

Location:  Pays de la Loire, SartheWebsite Address: http://www.anglinglines.com/docs/ourvenues/lakes/bletiere/index.phpDescription: La Bletiere is a beautiful little venue in the heart of the French countryside, around 2.5 hours from the ferry at Caen, where you can have a well stocked carp lake all to yourself and stay in a high quality gite on the banks of the lake. It’s owned by English couple John & Lesley London who live on site and are always on hand for help and advice. A maximum of 4 anglers can fish the lake but John prefers 3 as that gives you options to move around a little.

Bletiere gets its name from the French word for wheat, ble, because it was once part of a large cereal farm. The 2.5 acre lake sits in 16 acres of woods and fields giving you real seclusion. You reach the property down a long track and it’s totally enclosed by other fields and woods, not over looked at all – the feeling of exclusion & tranquillity is palpable. There’s always been a lake here - it can be found on maps back as far as 1833 – and over the years it’s been extended to its present size and shape Fish Stocked: Carp (mid 20's to 39lb){rokcomments}

Website Address: http://www.heatherlakes.com/Description: Heather Lakes is a French carp venue that offers large good quality gorgeous looking carp and a venue that has a friendly and intimate feel to it. Heather Lakes are located in the Brittany region of France and are less than 1 hour from Roscoff and less than 2 hours from St Malo. We offer carp fishing trips on a week long basis, especially suited for "Drive & Survive" purists

Fish Stocked: Carp, Catfish, Pike, Tench, Roach, Perch{rokcomment

Location: Pays de la Loire, SartheWebsite Address: www.anglinglines.com/docs/ourvenues/lakes/morganeDescription: Morganes is owned by one of Frances most respected fish farmers, Michel Bigot, so the lake is managed exceptionally well. The stock is constantly monitored and a recent netting of the carp lake showed a superb stock of fish running from 15 to 55lb, with great numbers of big fat commons. The cats range from 40 to 120lb and will provide plenty of exciting and tense moments... and monumental fights!

The lakes are totally private with no public access and the shops are only 2 minutes away.

Fish Stocked: Average mid 20‘s, loads of 30’s and several 40’s. Lake record mirror is 53lb. Catfish lake: Cats 40lb to well over 100lb.

Book through:  http://www.anglinglines.com/docs/ourvenues/lakes/morgane/{rokcomments}

Location: Pays de la Loire, SartheWebsite Address: www.anglinglines.com/docs/ourvenues/lakes/oldoaksDescription: Old Oaks is a 34 year old virgin gravel pit of around 5 acres, situated just opposite Laroussi, around 3 hours from Caen. It had never been fished before 2006, being left wild and undisturbed since it was dug. A delightfully pretty little water it will comfortably accommodate 5 anglers and will accept single bookings... or you can book it exclusively just for your party.

Fishing is from one bank and is certainly exciting with a host of features including, plateaus, weed beds, gullies and overhanging vegetation that just scream ‘carp’. Vehicle access is possible along all of the fishing bank.

In the past Poisson Chat have been a nuisance in the summer months (mainly June & July) but they were hardly present at all in the 2009 season. Just go prepared in case they do make an appearance

Stock: The Lake does hold a significant number of original fish. These carp are mostly very dark mirrors, averaging around 25lb in weight, as well as a few smaller commons.

Additional fish were added in November 2005. This was followed by more stockings in early 2006. Each time only top quality fish were introduced - all handpicked by Mehdi. As the catch reports show the stock levels are very good - there's certainly no shortage of fish.

Take a look at the catch returns and you’ll see that Old Oaks delivers a lot of 30’s... and we know of at least 4 different forties; a 43lb mirror , 40lb 6oz mirror , 42lb mirror and an immaculate 41lb common.

Plastic corn above a bed of hemp and partiblend has proved to be a very effective method and a baitboat gives you a great advantage.

Fish Stocked: Carp{rokcomments}

Location: Situated in the Mayenne region, near Laval, in the lush agricultural countryside of rural north western France, it is about 2.5 hours from the ferry port of Caen

Website: http://www.bigotlakes.co.uk/commons

Description:  He’s replicated Morganes as closely as possible – a lake you book exclusively for up to 6 anglers, complete with mobile home accommodation and stuffed full of large, pristine carp. Morganes is virtually booked out 12 months in advance so we had no reason to suspect that Commons would not be the same... and so it’s proved.

Lake: Around 3 acres in size the lake is roughly square in shape. Overall depth is fairly shallow with an average of 1.5m to the left, shallowing up to around 1m on the right hand side. The lake bed while silty is fairly firm and clear. There are no snags or weed beds, but the far and right hand margins have over hanging trees that act as good holding areas for the carp. Access is possible to the mobile home by car and on foot all around the venue. The right hand side is flanked by fields and fishing is not possible from this bank.

Stock: Like its sister lakes, Morganes & Margot, Commons Lake is owned by one of France’s largest fish farmers, Michel Bigot, so the fish stocks are excellent. As its names suggests, the stock consist of 80% common carp and these include several 40lb+ specimens – a relative rarity in most lakes. The majority of the carp are twenties and thirties and there are a number of 40lb+ mirrors too. Catches of 60+ fish in the week are common... and 100+ not unknown!

Other species include around 15 catfish to nearly 60lb, several of which are the rare Mandarin variety. There’s also a large diamond backed sturgeon of around 55lb. In total the stock numbers over 120 fish, ensuring excellent action as well as the possibility of banking a few superb specimens.

Facilities:  When you book this lake you get full use of the mobile home which sits right at the water’s edge. It has a fully fitted kitchen (with fridge freezer, cooker and oven), shower and toilet with hot water. There’s one double bedroom and one bedroom suitable for children with two bunk style beds. The living room sofas also double as single beds for two people. The living area has both UK and French wall sockets installed. This is basic accommodation – if you take partners and they’re looking for a bit of luxury they would be disappointed – but as a shelter and cooking station for anglers it’s perfect!

Outside the mobile home is decking and a shelter with garden furniture that provides a perfect social areas while fishing the near bank.{rokcomments}

Location: Pays de la Loire, SartheWebsite: www.loirefishing.comDescription: Le Poire's lake was stocked with over 250lbs of carp in 2004, to add to the already impressive stock. No fishing permit is required to fish at Le Poire, but you will need one if you wish to fish off site. With almost 2 acres to fish, you won't have any trouble finding a peg on Le Poire Blanc's spring fed private lake.Fish Stocked: Carp{rokcomments}

Location: Viré en Champagne, Sarthe in North West France

Website: http://www.rusheslake.com

Description:

A 10 acre lake set in 17 acres of land. Bordered by a wood on one side the lake varies in depth from 3 ft - 10ft at the dam end. The lake is over 400 years old and benefits from natural swims... of which there are seven with large grassy banks ideal for 'bivvying'. The lake is mainly silt with a small number of gravel areas. The lake is virtually 'weed-free', and is a carpers paradise.

Iain & Kim, the English owners, live in the house on the dam wall and are 'on hand' 24/7 with advice, if you should so need. Kim provides a legendary food package, homecooked & in enormous portions which is served on the patio on the dam wall watching the sunset over the lake.... A truly awesome sight.

Stock:202 carp ranging from 18lbs - 46lbs were introduced in 2003, Royales, Dinks & the famous 'Margot' commons. Early 2005 a number of wels catfish were added & go in excess of 40lbs

Facilities:Newly furbished wet room/shower with english toilet.Large anglers relaxation room with English TV, sofa, wet weather dining facilities, fridge, bait freezer & English recharging points.Accomodation in a newly furbished twin bedded room with ensuite facilities (this is available for a small surcharge)

Booking information:For the current list of prices go to http://www.rusheslake.com/{rokcomments}