Website Address: www.friendlyfishinginfrance.comEmail Address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Fish Stocked: Carp, Bream, Tench, Perch{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.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: www.la-rebeyrolle.co.ukEmail Address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Fish Stocked: Carp{rokcomments}

Location: Limousin, Haute VienneWebsite Address: http://www.jrmwebsites.co.uk/frenchfishing4u/lake.htmDescription: The lake was purchased in 2003 by ourselves. Since our purchase we have put in a great deal of hard work which culminated with the lake being drained in November 2003. At this time we took the opportunity of removing silt and rubbish which had built up. We also thinned out the head of pike to provide a more balanced mixed fishery.

As well as being an excellent mixed fishery, with plenty of action for the pleasure angler, Lake Villefavard also holds carp to attract the specimen carp hunter with our netting produced carp to 23 lb. We are also introducing more Carp, Tench, Roach, Rudd and Bream in the near future.

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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}

Website : http://www.carpfishinginfrance.net/Description: Are you looking for luxury accommodation in an idyllic setting and good fishing, all yours for the length of your holiday – then look no further! This Villa style property, situated in the Limousin area of France, has been fully equipped to provide luxury accommodation for you to enjoy on your holiday. On top of this you will have your own lake of over an acre stocked with Carp and Catfish up to 40lb. All in all this is a truly glorious setting and we are sure you will not be disappointed.The property lies in its own grounds of over 5 acres (to be extended to over 9 acres in 2005) surrounded by fruit trees and fields and there is no other building in sight. It even has a Boules alley for the summer evenings! There is plenty of space for the children to run and play or you can spend as much time as you would like fishing.The Villa has two patio areas for you to either relax or cook a barbeque. Plus full Satellite TV and a games room equipped with a snooker/pool table, darts, table football and table tennis.Temperatures in the summer months reach over 30 degrees and in mid-summer it can be light up until around 10.30pm.We are only around 6 hours drive from Calais. Or you can fly from Stansted to Limoges, hire a car and arrive at “La Couarde” in less than 30 minutes.

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Location: Limousin, Haute VienneWebsite Address: www.frenchfishinguk.co.ukDescription: We have two lakes near Limoges, the first is over 2 acres, and stocked with a variety of carp, pike, roach, zander and rudd. It has a self-contained cottage, which will accommodate four. The second lake is 7 acres accommodating up to six anglers and is ideally suited to the more serious carp specialist.Fish Stocked: Carp, Catfish, Pike, Zander, Roach{rokcomments}

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

Location: Situated in the heart of the beautiful Limousin countryside, thirty minutes north of the Dordogne.

Website: http://www.mirrorpool.co.uk/mirror.htm

Description: The beautiful Mirror Pool, set in tranquil surroundings and stocked with a massive head of big carp must make it the most sought after holiday destination.To ensure you have a fishing holiday to remember, we have warm and friendly staff always on hand to give help and expert advice. It was our intention at Mirror Pool to create the best small water carp fishery in France. Mirror Pool is four acres in size and is set in a wooded valley, situated in the heart of the beautiful Limousin countryside, thirty minutes north of the Dordogne. This stunning picturesque lake is similar to that most famous of lakes, Redmire Pool. If its peace and tranquility you are looking for, Mirror Pool won't let you down. You would be forgiven for believing that there wasn't another living soul within miles.At night you can relax, sit back and marvel at the millions of stars on view or listen out for the sounds of wild boar and deer that roam freely through the woods.Stock: Since being purchased Mirror Pool has been meticulously stocked with a large stock of big carp. There are currently seven fish over 50lb the largest two have now gone 62lb and 68lb 5oz, with approximately 20 fish over 40lb and with at least 60% of the remaining stock over 30lb with an average weight in the lake of over 35lb. Mirror Pool must be the premier water for its size in France and probably all of Europe .

To maximise your enjoyment, we limit the number of anglers to only four per week and we permit non-fishing wives and girl friends go free of charge.We provide legal night fishing and no additional permits are required. Each swim has a flat area big enough to take the largest of dome tents.All snags have been removed from the lake; the lake bed is of hard gravel with silt pockets and there is no weed to worry about.Additionally, the lake is free of the "poisson chat" (American Catfish), so there is no need to use hard boilies.

Facilities: For your security, the lake is fenced off and your vehicles are parked on the complex close to your swim. We also have an English bailiff on site, who will happily give you advice on the fishing and the local shopping facilities and numerous sightseeing attractions. A shower and toilet are situated on the banks of the lake for your comfort and convenience.

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Location: Limousin, CreuseWebsite Address: www.paradiselakes.co.uk

Description: Paradise Lakes the ultimate carp fishing holiday in France is situated in Foret-de-Limousin set in 35 acres of private grounds.  Due south approximately 400 miles from Calais, with the nearest town being Limoges, capital of the Haute-Vienne. Reaching our carp fishing resort couldn’t be easier; with a comfortable 6.5 hour drive heading South, the motorway system will take you to within 5km of the lake. Alternatively you can fly with Ryanair or Flybe into Limoges Airport. Upon arrival you will be greeted with a warm welcome from our team, led by Tony and Adam. Then after a short tour of the carp fishing lake and the excellent facilities, you will be able to relax and enjoy the finest big carp fishing holiday. We will cook all your food for you throughout your trip, making your carp fishing holiday accommodation as comfortable as possible.

 Swims: There are seven swims on the lake, six single and one double, we only allow two people in the doubles no other swim can be fished as a pair.  Please rollover the swims on the map below to view photos of each swim location, views out of the swim and looking in to the swim.   All the swims on the lake have ground suitable for the use of bank sticks as we dont allow pods.  Every swim has around 65 yards of water in front and casting or using a bait boat to half way accross the lake only,  except the birches swim as casting is restricted up to the wall at around 40 yards.Fish Stocked: Carp{rokcomments}

Location: Situated in beautiful rural countryside La Petite Martiniere can be found in North West France in the Pays de la Loire, region 53 Mayenne, close to the borders of Brittany and Normandy. There is easy access from / to all the major ports via the excellent road network both toll or free (you choose), you’ll find the driving far more relaxed and pleasurable than the cut and thrust of the UK. Calais is a 5hr motorway journey, whilst the nearest port of Caen is less than a 2 hr trip with various others in between.

Website: www.carpfishingmayenne.com

Description: The area surrounding us is agricultural, with cows, sheep and horses grazing in nearby fields, and in season crops of Maize, Barley etc. an interesting fact of our area is that there are more cows than people; we have no immediate neighbours, no noisy main road close by, the gently rolling landscape is perfect for walking or cycling with our local village only 2 kms away, there you will find 2 boulangeries, a small supermarket, 2 banks, a bar / restaurant, a bar / tabac, doctors, pharmacy, pizzeria and hairdressers. The nearest town is Ernee (8kms.) which has large supermarkets, garages and a wide variety of other shops and services including a chocolate factory (with shop). Mayenne town is only 13Km boasting chateau, masses of shops and restaurants providing all you may need. With your booking confirmation we will include comprehensive directions including sat-nav codes to ensure a stress free journey to us.

 2010 sees the first year that the lake is available to the general public; previously it has been for the exclusive enjoyment of friends and family, the fish have been sourced and stocked with quality, rather than size or quantity as the deciding factor, although the Carp do go to 40lbs and Tench to 9lbs, along with size the stocking levels are generous to help with your catch rate, also the facilities have been built to a quality standard rather than price, so you will not be disappointed.

As with most French towns and villages they have weekly markets where you can find a variety of goods including locally grown produce. Further away (20 mins) you will find the city of Fougères home to the largest medieval castle in France, with the famous Mont St Michel, Normandy beaches etc. only a short distance further, or in the opposite direction Le Mans, Vitre, Saumur etc. are all within easy reach.

 Before 2010 the lake had never been used as a commercial fishery, indeed it was originally constructed as an irrigation water source and source of food (they still eat Carp in France) for the then horticultural owners. It is a total of one and one half acres in size, with depths between 50cm and 180cm with the average depth around 140cm, it is spring fed at three separate points, allowing legal night fishing. There are 5 swims 2 of which are platforms and 3 hard standing, with the opportunity to set up from the banks in other areas, there is space on 2 of the hard swims for a double bivvy and the other hard swim will house a single bivvy. 

 Stock: In the winter of 2008 we stocked 13 Carp between 25 and 30lb, 20 Carp between 15 to 20lb, and 28 from 10 to 15lb, 12 Tench from 5 to 9lb, there are also Catfish to 30lb, a few Pike, Perch, Zander, Crucian Carp and Roach along with the Carp already in the water. In November 2009 we completed a partial drain down and netted the water to remove the bulk of smaller fish and most of the cats, at the same time we cleared tree roots and other possible snags from the margin areas. December 2009 saw a further stocking of 15 Carp between 30 to 40lbs and 25 between 10 to 15lbs.

 You will find peace and tranquillity here as you enjoy your fishing, only sharing it with the local wildlife; which include resident red squirrel, Kingfisher and massive Buzzards that cruise effortlessly overhead on the warm thermals.

 Facilities: We offer exclusive use of our venue for a maximum of 3 anglers to include the use of our cabin, the chance to catch excellent condition fish from our carefully managed lake whilst enjoying the exclusive use of the facilities provided. If you (or partner) don’t wish to spend all of your time fishing there is plenty to do and see in the area. We live on site and are happy to help or offer advice, whether it is fishing related or not.

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Location: Limousin, Haute Vienne

Website: www.thefatcarpcompany.com

Description: A totally private estate set in 60 acres of classic French countryside, offering you the opportunity to enjoy some outstanding carp fishing in truly unspoilt and tranquil surroundings.

At Étang Negreloube they offer 3 levels of travel packages to suit your personal taste.

Platinum – ‘Fly and fish’

This service includes return flights to France. You will be collected from the airport and driven through magnificent Limousin countryside to be welcomed at Étang Negreloube with a relaxing drink in the lodge before settling in and picking your swim.

Gold – ‘Self Drive’

For this service, we will arrange outbound and return ferry crossings. This gives you the chance to make the most of a luxury ferry with the added benefit of onboard entertainment, restaurants, casinos, duty free and the option of an overnight cabin.

Silver - ' Drive and Survive'

Making your own way to our facility where you can enjoy all the benefits of fishing in this relaxing environment.

Lake:  Étang Negreloube, covering 13 acres is the largest lake ranging in depth from 3 to 10 feet and is well stocked with fabulous carp up to 60lb+. The lake offers all round access and 10 swims, with a maximum number of 8 anglers. Close by is a smaller lake covering 2 acres and is stocked with medium size carp - ideal for stalking, float fishing or free lining - the choice is yours. This smaller lake is suited to 2 anglers only

Facilities: Whichever way you decide to travel, all you need to bring are the following: Rods, Reels, Alarms, Sleeping bags , Clothes and any other personal belongings.

At each Swim you be supplied with a quality bivvy - bedchair - table - light - unhooking mat - weightsling - tripod - scales and a rod pod.Breakfast and a 2 course evening meal are supplied daily, with Tea, Coffee or Juice.A choice of menus is available. Light snacks and sandwiches can be purchased throughout the day from the lodge. Alcholic beverages are also available to purchase. Showers,Toilets and payphone are at your disposalBooking through their website{rokcomments}

Location: Limousin, Haute Vienne

Website: http://www.cbw.uk7.net/sites/fishing_france/index.htm

Description: Lac de Lion in South West France offers a quiet, relaxing environment to enjoy your fishing holiday. Stocked with carp and catfish over 50lb, these hard fighting fish are fast growing and we expect our first 60lb fish to be caught by 2007.

Lake: Lac de Lion is 5 acres in size, in a completely secluded setting in the Dordogne, surrounded by woodland and flat grassy banks, with swims around the whole lake allowing you to fish wherever you want. Free use of a rowing boat is provided for baiting up as required, with fish feeding well on beds of bait due to our feeding program. The lake ranges in depth from 5 metres to 1 metre, with the bottom made up of fine silt, sand and gravel. NO WEEDBEDS, CRAYFISH or POISSON CHAT, making it a very easy water to fish. The weather in this area of France is known for its hot summers and mild spring and autumn, leading to a longer fishing season and better growth rate for the fish.

There is a garage, bar, tabac and bakery 3 minutes from the lake, with the main town a further 5 minutes with a supermarket, pharmacy and usual shops.

Facilities: Approximately 10 metres from the edge of the lake, the chalet is a large block building providing a kitchen with full size cooker, fridge with small freezer compartment, sink with hot and cold water (all the water pumped from our well to the chalet and passed as drinkable). All your cooking utensils are provided, as well as crockery, cutlery etc. The bathroom has a flush toilet, basin and enclosed shower with a good flow of constant hot water. The seating area has a corner bench with table which seats 6, a futon which seats 4 and can be turned into a double bed, if you wanted to stay in the chalet. A wood burner is provided with wood for the cooler evenings. Outside there is an awning above the French doors leading out to the lake, a wood table and chairs seating 6 with parasol and a fixed BBQ, allowing you to BBQ while socializing at the table and fishing. Next to the chalet is a small grassed area with a football net for recreational purposes.

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Location: Located in the hamlet of La Cour, part of the village of Vesdun in the Cher and can be accessed just off the D943 3km from the centre of Culan.

Website: www.lacourcarpfishing.com

Description: La Cour is only  20 minutes from the A71 which is the main arterial route from Paris to Clermont Ferrand and as such has excellent accessibility from ports and airports throughout France. When travelling from the North, exit the A71 at Saint Amand Montrond and travel to Culan on the D997. Driving times from the ports are approximately 5 hours and Airport travel from as little as 1 hour.

Lake: La Cour is a 15 Acre Lake surrounded by 22 Acres of pasture and woodland, in which 17 swims have been created around the periphery of the main lake which will accomodate up to 12 anglers at any one time to ensure you have plenty of room to manouvre and the opportunity to move around should you wish to. A smaller stock lake is adjacent to the main lake which Alan uses for stock rearing before introducing the fish to the main lake in a controlled manner. The farthest point of the Lake is wooded and this natural vegetation has been left to provide an area for the fish to spawn. The lake is spring and stream fed and undulates to 4.5 metres at its deepest point. 

Stock: We are unsure of the total stock as we have never drained the lake to maintain the balance of the eco system. Prior to stocking we have caught several 30 and 40lb Carp so these could well be over the 50lb level by now! We have also stocked 2.5tonnes of carp (common and mirror) in total to 40lbs across the last 2 years to supplement the existing stock and have some lovely specimens now. The lake also contains perch, roach, zander and pike with fresh water mussels too highligting the quality of the water!Facilities: La Cour is now delighted to offer shower facilities. Meals and refreshments on request available at the Estate Lodge or down at your bivvy!

Booking Information: La Cour is open from early April to late October. We can of course accommodate you out with the main season so, please don't hesitate to contact us should you wish to visit at any other time - we won't be too far away! Weekly prices for 'Drive & Survive' fishing holidays are posted on the website and dependent on date a 25% deposit is required with your booking. Check their website for any specials, group offers and meal availability.

Our 'Fly'n'Fish' package is proving very popular providing all facilities for your stay and transfers to and from Limoges airport. Bookings for season 2010 being taken.{rokcomments}

Website Address: http://www.thebrownedge.co.uk/alan/Pages/Home/home.htm

Location: Location: Basse Normandie, OrneDescription: The Etang de St. Auvieu has all the modern amenities to make your fishing holiday as comfortable as possible.

The recently renovated shower block has a toilet and sink, bunk beds to sleep four, a cooker, microwave oven and a fridge-freezer to keep the beer cold! All have French and English power points.

Towels and linen are provided free of charge, as are reasonable amounts of electricity and gas for cooking during your stay. Barbeque facilities are also on-site and charcoal is available from local shops and supermarkets.

Lake: The three-acre lake has everything for the angling connoisseur. It features eight swims for a maximum of five anglers, giving you maximum room for maximum enjoyment. Lake depths are between three and twelve feet

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Location: Aquitaine, DordogneWebsite Address: www.moulinduchatain.comEmail Address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Description: Set in delightful surroundings, the 7,000 sq metre lake is well stocked with Mirror Carp, Common Carp and Blond Carp.  Here Carp in excess of 20 kilos have been caught!  The lake will comfortably accommodate 4 fishermen and for the enthusiastic fisherman – night fishing is permitted.  In addition to the wonderfully stocked waters and perfect angling facilities, the nearby bar and restaurant provides a welcome watering hole.  

No need for the family to feel left out: whilst Dad's enjoying a days fishing - Mum can sunbathe and relax round the large swimming pool whilst the kids can enjoy themselves in the play park and childrens’ pool.

The Campsite: There are 23 pitches on site and each shady pitch is 8 x 5 metres. The pitches are surrounded by hedges for your privacy and each pitch has electric hook-up. The sanitary block is modern and has handicap, washing up and laundry facilities.

Fish Stocked: Carp, Trout

Notes: There are two trout lakes on site which are approximately 5,000 m2 each and stock rainbow trout and salmon trout.  This area of the Dordogne is a popular region for fishing and within walking distance is the River Auvezere - a popular spot with local fishermen. Tourist permits for river fishing can be obtained locally for a small cost.Booking instruction on their website{rokcomments}

 Location: Situated near to the small town of Caussac Bonneval in the Limosin region of France.

Description: Travel time from Calais is around 6 hours 30 mins, Limoges airport is only 30 minutes away and fly packages can be arranged. In the local town you will find all that you need to kit you out for your stay at the lake. A bakers, Butchers, Supermarche and a lovely restaurant are all within a 8km drive from the lake.

Lake: The Lake was constructed over 30 years ago and is fed by three springs and a small stream; this ensures a healthy supply of fresh water even in the heat of the summer. The lake spans just less than three acres and starts at 2 feet in depth, this depth drops to 11 feet along the barrage (dam) wall. The lake is spilt up by two large lilly beds that offer sanctuary to the lake's residents during the summer months.The lake bed is hard and offers excellent bait presentation. Some silty areas can be found around the roots of the Lilly beds.

Stock: We currently know of fish up to 41lb 8oz, this is not to say that there is not larger fish hiding in Rosewater. The lake is unpressured and has never been fished on a regular basis. Fish from 20lb to 41lb oz have now been recorded and they are now putting weight on due to regular feeding.

Facilities: In addition to four large bivvy pegs we have the lakeside house for you to enjoy during your stay. The house is of solid construction and has gone though a complete renovation during 2005/2006 and now offers the following:

All you need to bring if you wish to use the kit on site is your own reels, buzzers, sleeping bags and scales! Weekly Rates - What you get??Included in our rental rate is the full and private use of the lake, gite and forest. We supply 6 carp rods, 3 bivvies, 4 bedchairs, bank sticks, slings etc. All you need to bring is reels, buzzers, terminal kit and sleeping bags. We ask you also to bring your own towels, bed linen is supplied

 Booking through:  http://www.essexanglingholidays.com{rokcomments}

Location: Located in Limousin countryside near the town of Limoges in France.

Description: This is a really super venue with accommodation included, 'La Foret' means the forest, and thus, is the name of the lake and house.The house and 2.2-acre lake are set in the middle of 5 acres of a private forested area. The lake is around 40 years old and very mature. It has been recently stocked with 80 carp over 20 lbs, up to mid forties. These fish are high quality, fast growing fish and recognised as being some of the finest in the country.

Lake: The lake ranges in depth from around 13 ft at the dam end to 1 ft down in the shallows, there are plenty of areas to stalk fish and watch them at close quarters in their watery home. Fishing is easy, with multiple captures of good fish every week.

Facilities: Included in the price is a beautifully appointed converted barn, which comprises bathroom with shower, WC, double bedroom, second bedroom with 2 single beds, fully equipped kitchen, satellite UK TV and DVD library.

All anglers are supplied with a large unhooking mat and weigh sling. 5 kilos of top quality pellet is also supplied to each angler. Six leg bed chairs and bivvies are available at the venue to hire. The lake is limited to 2 anglers at any one time on an exclusive basis, so offers a great experience for a couple of friends or families. There is plenty to do locally, if you are looking to take the family.

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