Location: This exclusive holiday venue is situated in the Mayenne region of France. Our village, Bouchamps Les Craon is five hours drive from Calais, two hours from St Malo and four hours from La Harve, and just five minutes from the town of Craon

Website Address: www.willowlakefrance.co.ukDescription: Are you looking for a French inspired holiday, combined with pleasing the family and fitting in your passion for angling? Well look no further. Our recently renovated ancient longere with its own two acre carp lake set in eight acres of French pastures is ideally suited for families and small parties looking to achieve this.

The Lake: Two acres in size, set in eight acres of meadow, damned at one end the lake is fed by many underground springs. It is lined with Willows, Silver Birch, various shrubs and Iris Reeds. At the damn end the depth is about ten feet, going back to four feet at the house end. The far bank is meadow with Iris Reeds along the margins.There are four swims on the lake, all being on the near bank. The lake bed is made up of gravel and sand and a little silt at the shallow end. The lake was de-silted in 2002 when 8000 tons of silt was removed. There is a small patch of lilies in the middle of the lake. All the swims are gravel based for your comfort.

The lake is virtually snag free, but we recommend a minimum of 12lb breaking strain line. The fishery is suited for 3 anglers, each with a three rod set up.We stock Nutrabaits 'Trigga', and a selection Dynamite Baits product, also pellets and seeds which can be pre-ordered. There is a small rowing boat available for your use if you require it. (use at your own risk).

No permits are required and night fishing is permitted.

Stock: When the lake was drained in the Spring of 2002 the fish stock was mainly small fish of various species. These were removed and given to the local fish farmer. Once the lake was de-silted and limed the sluice gate closed, the lake quickly filled.

Then, in the Winter of 2002, the lake was stocked with forty-five carp between 16lb - 28lb and five carp of 29lb - 33lb. In December 2003 we added a further 39 carp to 28lbs (17 x 20-28lbs and 13 x 17-20lbs) plus 9 Grass carp to 25lbs, and some pike.The total stock is over 80 fish. The average weight of stock now being 20lbs+. These have been fed on carp pellets throughout the Winter months.

In Febraury 2005 we added 2 Mirrors of 42lbs and 44lbs and 6 fish of 35lbs - 38lbs to compliment the existing stock, also 15 Catfish between 10lbs - 15lbs and two of 30lbs, one of these larger Cats was caught during a netting sesion in the winter of 2006, and weighed 49lbs! We also removed over 1 ton of small carp. 2007 has seen some very good catches so far and 2008/9 is looking even better!! {rokcomments}

Location: In the heart of Picardie Northern France

Website: http://www.domaine-des-iles.com

Description: Take a drive into the heart of Picardie, Northern France, and experience the delights of Le Domain des iles. The 60 acres of water on this private estate plays host to about 1,000 specimen carp up to 66lbs, with almost one hundred in the 40 to 60lb bracket. The complex, which is located within the most gorgeous settings, consists of three lakes which originally where all connected to each other by channels where the carp could move from lake to lake, however to enhance the quality of the fishing the channels have been blocked off so that we can offer different styles of fishing.

The Main LAKE: The main lake is limited to 12 anglers and offers the very realistic chance of some huge fish. There is one main Lodge at the North east end of the lake which when booked includes the 4 swims at that corner of the lake. There are also 2 cabins situated next to each other where it is possible to fish from the cabins. The lake record of 66 pounds is to be found in this lake along with a lot of the other big fish. As an added bonus 152 catfish where stocked into this lake in Jan 2000 ranging from 3 pounds to 30 pounds, and as expected these have piled on the weight pretty rapidly due to the amount of small fish in the lake and are now between 20 and 60 pounds. There are now 6 new benches situated around the main lake with power socket, lights and fridge. There are also lights and power situated in the swims. The lake bottom is clear firm peat and there is no weed to hinder you. Most baits work on this lake but the carp company baits sold on site really go well.

The Back Lake and new lodge: We now have a brand new luxury lodge which offers superb facilities for maximum comfort whilst fishing, including satellite TV, fridge freezer, cooking hob, microwave, large shower, toilet, 3 bedrooms, plates, cutlery, cooking utensils. Why not book the lodge and back lake exclusively and fish your own private estate lake. The back lake is about 7 acres and is limited to 6 anglers, as well as the originals this lake has been stocked with 400 carp to offer some easier fishing. The fish range from doubles to 40 pounds with the odd bigger fish which go up to a verified 52 pound common carp.{rokcomments}

Location : Le ManWebsite: http://www.bountylemans.com/fishingholidays.html

Description: At Bounty Lakes we are building an excellent reputation for superb Carp and Catfish fishing holidays. We currently have two lakes available for your fishing holiday in France. Bounty 1 (about 9 acres) and Bounty 2 about (5½ acres) are very well stocked with Carp and Catfish and could both be classed as “runs waters” with the added chance of 30 to 40 lbs Carp plus some seriously BIG Catfish!. If you are looking for a Carp Fishing Holiday in France or perhaps a Catfishing Holiday, we can offer you some of the best Fishing in France. Bounty Lakes offers some of the best facilities that you will find at any French Lakes such as:

 Lakes: Two lakes one of 9 acres and the other smaller lake of 5 and half acres all well stocked

 Factilities: A superb lakeside Clubhouse, Restaurant and Bar

Good toilets and showers

Camping and Caravanning facilities

 We cater for all types of anglers Drive and Survive, Fishing & Food, Group Exclusives and Family fishing holidays. At Bounty Lakes we offer some fantastic packages that you will not find at any other venue such as our unique low cost ”Two in One”  and “Dads and Lads”  options{rokcomments}