Location: Pays de La LoireWebsite: https://www.firslakefrance.com.Description:

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Location: Pays de La Loire, MayenneWebsite: Les Noyers

Description:  Les Noyers, situated between Renne and Laval and within walking distance of the village of La Gravelle, and is an ideal family location. The three bedroom house is in an elevated position affording views over the lake. The whole property is fully enclosed with its own gates and long driveway.The first floor has two double bedrooms, one twin room and a shower room with wc. Downstairs there is a lounge with beams anda feature open fireplace. The dining room and lounge open onto a large fully enclosed veranda with views over the lake. There is a fully equipped kitchen located to the rear of the house and a large basement with utility room and a double length integral garage. There is also a further room off the lounge with further beds suitable for children. The accommodation can comfortably sleep up to 8 people.The 2 acre lake is surrounded by a large number of different trees and shrubs. A pathway leads you around the lake to the 7 different swims which gives access toall areas of the lake. Its size and shape with its 2 bays and plateus lends itself perfectly for 2 anglers, although 3 could easily be accommodated. It is fed by a natural spring, the origin of which is by the lake in the form of a lavoirBooking Through: www.carp-france.com{rokcomments}

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:  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}

SapphireLocation: Pays de la Loire region, Mayenne

Website: http://www.anglinglines.com/docs/ourvenues/lakes/sapphire/index.phpDescription: Sapphire is set to become the ‘Jewel in the Crown’ of Michel & Laurent Bigot’s carp venues (Margot, Morgane, Commons and Lords being the others). The Bigots are one of the top fish farming companies in France, so you can always be assured of plenty of top quality fish when you book one of their waters.

This venue has the best of both worlds. Great bivvy fishing with good facilities on hand... or pure luxury if you wish to book the large lodge for that family holiday, or just to offer more comfort for large groups.

The lodge has 6 bedrooms (all with bathrooms or ensuites) and would happily accommodate large parties who are after serious fishing alongside high standard accommodation.

There’s plenty to do locally for non anglers and plenty of space for children to explore and play without disturbing the anglers. The lake stretches out in a lovely valley and whilst tranquillity reigns on the lake, shops and restaurants are only a few minutes away.

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Location: Set in the beautiful Loir Valley, 3 hours from port.Website: https://www.facebook.com/Etang-de-Janine-203886779633269/info/?tab=overviewDescription: Set in the heart of the Loire valley, Etang de Janine is only 3 hours from port, the lake is a mature 60 year old tree lined 18 acre gravel pit that is bordered by other lakes, maize fields and nearby flows the petit loir river. France does not get any more picturesque than this, and has an abundance of wildlife which includes, wild boar, deer, lizards, herons, kingfishers, woodpeckers; in fact the list is endless with hatfuls of birds of prey, owls and miles and miles of farm land. The nearest city is 30 miles away so you don't even have light pollution, sit at night and look up at the stars, fantastic!The bank side is mowed regularly, beautiful little flowers planted, trees kept plush and as we find a snag in the lake it is removed. Some of the swims are natural, grass that goes down to the water’s edge, some are cut out and edged off with railway sleepers. Because we are down in the valley there is normally a breeze coming from somewhere, and if not there are enough trees to shelter under when things warm up. There is a locked gate and the lake is fenced off, you can park your car behind every swim, so no mile hike with your tackle! the only vehicles we get here are the tractors out in the fields. With no factories, smells or noises. Peace and tranquillity is permanently at hand.

Lake: We are now into our first year, we have had some wonderful fish out. Lake depths vary from a general 10ft all over with cuts that go to 13ft, shelves that come up to 7 ft, the end by the shower and toilet have just received a good planting of lilies, the corner stays around 3-5 foot until you get to forty feet out where it drops down to 13 ft then comes up on a bar, the other side goes to 10 ft. Plumbing with a rod is worthwhile, you do need to think a little about your fishing here, it's not a supermarket type lake.Roger, the previous owner of Lyngors has fished Janine, formerly Etang de Vouvray for 8 years, he told me "the first year I arrived I watch a common of around 40lb in the margins, this fish has had me return every year."At first, maize scored well but now boilies have come into their own, and looking at the fish's diets there is a change in the baiting policy for 2005. (see bait for details)There are four stone picnic tables that resemble a setting at Stonehenge! They are along the side of the lake and have been well received. There is no need to move from the water’s edge as we deliver breakfast and a home cooked meal, many a night we bring over some meat, salad and have a bbq, We supply you with clean water, bin bags, take all you rubbish away, There are clean hot water showers, toilets bankside, we charge you batteries/phone, boat, lights, we have freezer space for your frozen baits, but as we roll our own and they go into the lake regularly, we suggest you use these on a couple of rods.At present we have 3 boats available around the lake and have not had any problems with them, I will monitor the situation with them yearly, and then decide for 2006.Bait: NO NEED TO FILL YOU CAR WITH STINKY BAITS THAT WEIGH A TON AND TAKE UP ALL YOUR ROOM! Our home rolled baits are a quality food source for Carp, below is a list of ingredients used in their manufacture, showing how much thought, time, effort and expense we have taken to achieve the end product, we hand roll, hand boil and hand pack them. The Facilities: We have two large chest freezers so we can store your favourite baits, tell us what you need and we will bring it over with your next delivery of food. Daily we supply fresh water in clean containers for your tea - coffee etc. We recharge your batteries for you bait boats, torches, telephones and walkie talkies. In fact we have even jump started a car after the driver flattened his battery with a dvd player running to his bivvy!We often pick up the odd thing from the shops, like a case of beer, two bottles of wine and a toothbrush, so you can concentrate on relaxing! Lakeside there is four stone picnic tables and a couple of large wooden tables where you can sit and enjoy the very quiet countryside. We supply buckets for mixing bait. We also sell all the bait you will need. We remove rubbish daily, and supply bin bags. There is a clean hot shower and clean toilet lakeside.Booking through:  http://www.lesgravelles.com/les_gravelles_web_site_1_001_017.htm{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

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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}

Location:  Pays de la Loire, MayenneWebsite Address: www.anglinglines.com/docs/ourvenues/lakes/sauvelliere

Description: Sauvellière is a 3.5 acre lake set in the Mayenne countryside, less than 100 miles from the ferry at Caen. This venue is extremely private set in it's own fenced grounds in a tranquil and peaceful area of Normandy. Staying here really is like having your own carp lake in your own garden and is immediately inviting the moment you pass through the entrance gate. The lawns are beautifully kept with a mature trees and bankside vegetation – it’s a little piece of heaven!

The lake can comfortably fish up to 4 anglers and the on-site accommodation has room for four also. You can book the lake exclusive for your party (up to 4 anglers) but they also accept bookings from pairs of anglers who are happy to share the facilities. The venue is owned by an English couple, David and Chris Ayress, who live nearby and are very welcoming and friendly.

Lake: Sauvellière is a mature 3.5 acre lake surrounded by grassy banks and established trees, dammed at one end and with an island providing a natural haven for the carp at the chalet end. It is fed by a natural spring so the water quality is excellent. The lake shape is varied and interesting and 4 anglers will be able to fish comfortably without fear of impeding each other.

The depth of the lake varies, averaging 2 to 3m in the centre, down to less than 1m in the shallows by the island. David tells us that stalking carp in these areas can be very productive. The lake also holds tench, perch and trout as well as good head of roach and rudd.

Stock: As the venue has never been seriously carp fished it's difficult to ascertain the existing carp stocks, but fish of double figure to low twenties were deffinitely present, as was a good head of mixed coarse fish. The owner has undertaken a new stocking of larger carp, the first batch of which were introduced on the 15th December 2005 and consisted of 30 carp for an average weight of around 23lb.

7x 22lb; 3x 23lb; 3x 24lb; 2x 25lb; 6x 26lb; 1x 28lb; 1x 30.5lb; 1x 34lb; 1x 35lb

A further stocking took place on the 19th December 2005 when 12 carp, all over 20lb, were added to the lake. The owner did not finish there and a large 42lb mirror was stocked in January 2006.  Click here to see pictures.

In November 2006 the professional netsmen came to Sauvelliere to remove some of the unwanted small carp. This was followed in December 2006 by additional carp being added to supplement the existing stock. This consisted of 56 fish…. 4 x 33lb+ (largest 36lb), 20 x 26lb to 32lb & all the rest 22lb+. This short video clip shows the additional stock being introduced – following the carp from leaving the fish farm to entering their new home.Fish Stocked: Carp{rokcomments}

Location :  Pays de la Loire / 30 mins from Le ManWebsite Address: www.etangdeslandes.co.uk

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 Location:  Lillypool is a carp fishery situated in the Pays-de-la-Loire region of France and is a drive and survive complex taking as little as 2 hours from the France port of St Malo. Calais or Boulogne is only 4-5 hours away via the new motorway.

 Website: www.lillypool.co.uk

Description: The 4 acre carp fishing lake is located within 10 acres of beautiful French countryside. It has its own private entrance and is completely self contained. Suitable for 4-5 anglers. All swims give maximum access for catching the lakes resident carp. The banks are flat, grassy and perfect for pitching your  bivvy, ideal for your carp fishing holiday in France.

The closest village to the fishing lake for amenities is Villiers-Charlemagne, with the local supermarket being 7km at Chateau-Gontier.

Lake: The Lake is spring fed with average depths of 3-8 feet; features include margin plants, lilypads, shallow and deep margins and an island.

 Stock: You don't have to worry about crayfish or poisson chats there are none! The lake has been drained and prepared ready for the new arrivals. Carp have been added to Lillypool ranging from 20-40lb, guaranteed to be a brilliant runs water for our opening season 2010.

 All the new fish were supplied by Michel Bigot pisciculture in France. Michel's family run business came highly recommended as one of the finest carp suppliers in France. All the fish were handed picked by ourselves with Michel's expect knowledge and guidance.

The facilities: at the fishery include a very well equipped fully fitted kitchen and the following:

Gas cooker, Microwave oven, Fridge/ freezer BBQ, Full set of kitchen utensils ,Hot & cold mains water, Toilet and shower.{rokcomments}

Location: Pays de la Loire, Sarthe

Website: www.anglingfrance.com

Description: A truly outstanding venue for the family angler. That’s not just our opinion, it’s what our customers keep telling us – again and again. Whether you are an experienced angler just looking for a relaxed quality fishing holiday with the family, or whether you are a group of friends who fancy getting started on some bigger carp, Oakview caters for both. Tucked away in the country lanes of the beautiful Mayenne countryside, the two and a half acre lake with its luxury lakeside lodge is two and a half hours from Caen and five hours from Calais.

At the 2 lodge swims, anglers can enjoy a drink or a meal together on the lodge terrace without even having to reel-in. Oakview’s flat curving banks also make it comfortable for 4 anglers to tuck themselves out of sight and still have access to the island, margins and plenty of open water.

The accommodation often attracts family anglers, so the lake doesn’t tend to suffer from continuous pressure fishing. The 2009 season saw great catch reports from experienced anglers and countless PBs from those newer to the French fishing experience

Lake: The Lake was completely drained and de-silted in November 2007 and the carp were introduced in stages throughout 2008. It’s roughly pear-shaped with a central island in its bulge, meaning that 100% of the water is fishable and 4 anglers will all have attractive swims.The banks are grassed, flat and wide and mature trees surround the whole complex, making it a haven for wild animals and birds amongst the surrounding farmland.

The swims are located near each corner of the lake and each of the 4 main swims has a sister swim on its adjacent bank. So every angler can switch banks at any time to take advantage of changing wind and conditions. In the 2 home swims you can enjoy a drink or a meal on the lodge terrace without even having to reel in!

The lake bottom is mainly clay. There are deeper areas at both ends of the lake and a deeper trench running the length of the lake - so there’s plenty of underwater ridges and features to fish to. The depth range is between 4 and 7 feet and although the water level normally drops a foot over the summer months, there is very little silt, so there aren’t any shallow no-go areas.

Stock:  Average size of carp stocked in November 2008 was 20lb 4oz. Average catch in 2009 was 25lb and the catch reports saw plenty of 30s on the bank. The 2009 lake record was 39lb 8oz and the most fish out by single anglers in a week were 37 and 21. Nuisance fish (small carp) were removed in July 2009.{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, MayenneWebsite: www.etangmaisonverre.comDescription: We discovered this beautiful stream fed three and a half acre lake in August 2004, having previously been stocked with an excellent head of more than 200 fast growing carp and catfish from the Champagne region of France. The lake is very well stocked and holds Cats to over 75 lb and Carp to 43 lb.

Access to the secluded property is via a private road, surrounded by wooded farmland. The tree-lined lake and cottage are in a secluded tranquil setting, the lake has the look and ambience of a typical estate lake. You will have exclusive use of the cottage, lake and grounds, which are very private and situated at the end of a farm track, covering four and a half acres in total.

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Location:  Pays de la Loire, MayenneWebsite Address: http://www.merault.co.ukDescription: In the Mayenne Loire Valley, near to Brittany and Normandy. The house is set in 3 acres of landscaped grounds, with a lake of half an acre. The property offers complete tranquillity and seclusion, yet is situated only 2 miles from a town with all amenities

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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.

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Location: Pays de la Loire, Mayenne

Website: www.anglinglines.com/docs/ourvenues/lakes/genets/index.php

Description:  Genêts is situated in the idyllic, peaceful countryside of the Pays de la Loire region, near Mayenne. Although easy to find with the directions supplied it is set well away from busy main roads - the only neighbours you'll be likely to see are cows grazing in the nearby fields - making this an ideal setting for a quiet week of fishing away from it all.

The Lake: This is a 40 year old man made lake of approximately 5.5 acres, fed by a natural spring, with a silt over clay bottom. The owners have retained its natural look with trees and bushes overhanging the water, giving shade and shelter to both anglers and fish. There are 9 single swims & 1 double for 5 anglers maximum to choose from, so there's plenty of room to move around if you wish. All the swims are on one side of the lake and are well drained with good cover and plenty of space for large bivvies. The bank you fish to is mostly tree and bush lined and there are lily pads at one end of the lake.

Owners Larry, Steve & Heather live on-site so there is always someone available should you need any help or advice. The property is securely fenced in and there is a car parking area. Larry & Steve can help you transport your tackle to your swim if you wish.

Facilities: There is a comfortable lodge overlooking the lake where breakfast and evening meals are served. The food package includes a full cooked English breakfast with cereals, toast and as much tea and coffee as you can drink... or a breakfast baguette delivered to your swim, and a two-course evening meal... main course and sweet. We're told nobody has ever left hungry, so be prepared to put on a bit of weight!!

Breakfast & evening meals are served in the lodge… or, weather permitting, at the seating area overlooking the lake. For those hardy fishermen who don't want to reel in they are more than happy to serve your evening meals at the gazebo situated close to your swims{rokcomments}

Location: Pays de la Loire, Mayenne

Description: Lac Louvetiere is a stunning 5 acre carp lake situated deep in the scenic Mayenne countryside. Owned & managed by former professional footballer Ty Gooden & his wife Michelle.

Beautiful secluded tree lined venue, packed with features. Mature lake, fully established & un-fished for 10yrs prior to purchase.

Over 1 tonne of carp to over 30lb added to original mystery stock. The lake also holds some MYSTERY sized catfish. Price packages to suit all. New intimate 2 acre venue opening later this year

Lake: The picturesque 5 acre lake is full of features.Trees line the whole of the far bank giving anglers fishing anywhere on the other 3 banks plenty of fish holding areas to aim at.There is an island in the middle offering yet another fish holding area within reach of many swims on the venue.The carp tend to patrol the far bank, the island, plus the nearside margins,so wherever you are on the venue, the fish are within casting range. The deeper area near the sluice is also a good target area.The fish that have been caught so far have come from all areas of the lake so there are no favoured swims or sought after as yet

Fish Stocked: Carp{rokcomments}