Location:  Beautiful Burgundy region of France.

Website: http://www.moorlandfisheries.co.uk

Description: Etang du roivre is a fifteen acre lake set in our own 33 acre estate which in turn is situated in the middle of the renowned, beautiful Burgundy region of France. The lake is over three hundred years old and has only been fished since we bought it in early 2002 before which it had been kept as a nature reserve. It is now a French carp fishing holiday venue with a superb stock of very big fish

Lake:  We have cut 20 level swims around the lake but limit the numbers of anglers to a maximum of 12 per week. This ensures that there are always empty swims to move to if you need to or for stalking during the day. The bed of the lake is composed of clay and clean, non-smelling silt. The hard sandy clay shoulders stretch out for twenty to thirty yards and the water depth ranges from three feet immediately in front of each swim to six or seven feet in the middle The reason that the silt is not the normal black, smelly kind is that the lake is teeming with blood worms, cadis fly larvae and literally thousands of swan mussels which are filter feeders and the reason for “clean Silt”.

Stock: We can accurately forecast the likely spring results for 2010 as we are carrying out a drain down for the autumn of 2009. We are confident that these will show at least 130 different thirties plus a further 40 of over 40 lb with a current lake record of 56.07 lb. On top of these we have exactly 49 catfish to well over 100 lb. During 2009 we have so far seen 125 forty pound plus carp landed as well as 591 thirties. The total captures this year have recorded over 52% as being over 30.00 lb and we are expecting these figures to easily be eclipsed during 2010.Facilities: On one corner of the lake we have constructed a dining lodge which is based on a small “English country pub.” It has a log fire for the colder months and it is where English breakfasts and evening meals (included within the price) are served and where beers and wines are available. We have English toilet and shower facilities with free hot water 24/7Booking: Please see the website for details.{rokcomments}

Location: Two hours from Calais

Website: http://www.threeislandslake.com

Description:A newly established fishery in France.

Why bother driving 5 hours through France, when you could be at Three Islands Lake in just 2 hours?...

An 11 acre lake, set within 20 acres of completely fenced, gated & secure land, totally peaceful, just waiting to be discovered. Teaming with wildlife, you'll share the lake with all sorts of rare birdlife, water fowl, rabbits, deer & of course, lots of carp.

Whether you prefer to drive & survive, or like things a little more comfortable, we can cater for your requirements. Our newly installed cabins include such luxuries as hot & cold running water, shower, toilet & kitchen facilities. Using a state of the art ecological power system that runs on sustainable energy, our cabins are equipped with lighting & sockets for you to charge your personal electrical equipment, i.e. mobile phones.

With a strong emphasis on the environment & all that it contains, Three Islands Lake is responsibly managed in an eco-friendly way, to ensure our wildlife neighbours are also respected & can thrive.

Don't just wish that you could be there, go ahead & make the booking now!!

Stock:The stock is unknown at present but the handful of times it has been fished it has produced Large Carp. The lake also has Tench, Bream, Pike, Zander, Perch, Roach and Eels.

Facilities:There are three log cabins on site. The first cabin is lakeside and customers can stay in there if they don't want to stay in there bivies. The other two cabins are next to each other one has kitchen facilities and the other cabin has a toilet and shower.

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Location: Chateau de Tigny is a 16th century French Bourguignon style castle with a 12 acre lake which is set in a beautiful rural backdrop situated near the attractive market town, Charlieu, Loire, in the Rhone-Alps Region of France.

Website: http://www.dreamfishingholidays.co.uk/chateau-de-tigny

Description:The 12 Acre Lake offers a no snag gravel base with a light silt bed. Once you have hooked, you can play the fish in complete confidence your line will not get snapped up on any under water obsticles. In 2007 the lake was drained and re-stocked with over 1ton of Mirror Carp, Common Carp and Grass Carp weighing up to 45lb. They put up a good fight! which makes Chateau de Tigny the most desirable place for Carp fishing in France!

There is also the drive & survive option for the keen angler with facilities provided in the Chateau that comprise of a kitchen, shower & toilet. See the Fishing section of our website for more information.

Chateau de Tigny is also a great venue for painters. Located on the 29 Acre grounds is a pigeonnair, an old mill, The Devil's Bridge, the lake and of course The Chateau itself, which all lend themselves as excellent subjects for artists.

Stock:Winter 2008 the lake was drained and re-stocked with Common Carp up to 45lb, Mirror Carp up to 39lb and Grass Carp up to 25lb. There has been over 1 ton of Carp added into this lake. An average Carp here weighs around 25lb+.

Facilities:Bed & Breakfast (Chambre dHotes) offers two luxury suites, one three bedroom family suite with en suite and a large deluxe bedroom with en suite and four poster bed. Both have stunning views of the lake and include linen, fresh towels and continental breakfast. The rooms are non-smoking.

There is also the drive & survive option for the keen angler with facilities provided in the Chateau that comprise of a kitchen, shower & toilet. See the Fishing section of our website for more information.

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Location: France nr St Pourcain

Website: http://www.theoldoakcarpfishery.com

Description:A well established lake offering not only beautiful surroundings, but some of the best carp fishing in France. Accommodation and catering can also be provided or you can "Drive and Survive".

A 10 acre lake set in 33 acre surroundings, containing woodlands, streams and fields. Quiet and remote location near the village Le Theil. Nearest main town is St Pourcain, approximately 6km away.

Situated in the beautiful Burgundy region.

Fully stocked with Mirror Carp up to 56lbs and Common Carp up to 46 lbs.

The lake has 10 swims, 8 single swims and 2 double swims, for a maximum of 12 fishermen.

Just five hours from Calais.

Easy access from the motorway.

Owners are all English with 12 years of fishing experience in France, now the proud owners of their very own, well established, 200 year old fishing lake.

Stock:Fully stocked with Mirror Carp up to 56lbs and Common Carp up to 46 lbs

Facilities:

Fully Catered:

With fully catered you will receive:

Exclusive fishing of the 10 acre lake that is full of Mirror and Common carp, as well as a few other species. Catering, including Breakfast and Dinner.

Drive and Survive:

This means you can drive, or any other means of transport, have exclusive fishing rights on the lake, and can pitch up your own bivvy You will also need to provide your own catering.

Accommodation and Catering:

If fishing is not your thing or you have people travelling with you who do not wish to fish the lake, you can always book accommodation and catering. You will recieve full accommodation in one of the Gites, and will be catered for at breakfast and dinner.

Accommodation Only:

Exactly as it says, book accommodation only, to stay in one of our Gites, handy for those who like sight seeing holidays and will be off the premises most of the time.

Services:

Charging points for bait boats and mobile phones. Freezers available for bait. Small rowing boat available for retrieving snagged fish. Particles prepared by us to be used only. We can supply all baits.

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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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Location: Our beautiful lake is situated in one of the most stunning settings in the Limousin area, on the border with the Dordogne.

Website: http://www.carpanglersparadise.com

Description:

Lac les Pins is set amongst Pine Trees in a most stunning and idyllic location, where you will be able to enjoy the tranquility and relaxation it offers. We acquired the lake from the French owner at the end of 2003. He had used the lake and surrounding area over the years for the hunting of wild boar. The lake is in a very secluded location, but you may spot a deer at sunrise and sunset, visiting and drinking from the lake. We have yet to see a wild boar, they are possibly hiding in the surrounding enclosed mature woodland, but there is plenty of other wildlife around to give that added feel of getting back to nature.

As the lake is stream fed, there is no need to worry about losing depths. The water quality is superb, with plenty of natural food resources, although we have been supplementing our fish with other nutrients in order to increase their growth prior to opening.

Our stunning specimens of Carp, a mixture of mirrors and commons, range from 20lbs to 50lbs, most were in excess of 30lbs to 38lbs in 2004 when newly stocked. They have now grown considerably, and our best recorded catch was in June 2005, weighing in at 48.5lb. In 2006, we will be continuing our stocking programme by introducing in excess of 150 Carp (Mirrors and Commons) into the lake and stock pond.

During 2005, we invited 24 angling friends to test out the lake for us. Overall, they caught 197 Carp, which is an average of 8.2 per person. There were 114 30's, with 36 over 35lbs, and 8 over 40lbs. There are 9 swims on the lake, accessible from all sides. We have decided not to permit more than 6 anglers on the lake at any one time. We believe in allowing each angler a larger area to themselves in which to fish, therefore enhancing the quality of your fishing holiday.

2005 was a year of much hard work and preparation to get our business on track for opening in 2006. We have recently had our 1 1/4 acre stock pond excavated to a depth of 5-8' in order for us to produce our own stock fish in the future.

Stock:CArp ranging from 20 to 50lbs

Facilities:

If you are flying, see Links for Ryanair and Flybe, both of whom have regular flights to Limoges. Please book as early as possible to ensure the cheapest flights, and to make sure that your booked dates are available.

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Location: Island Lake is over 30 years old and set in 35 acres of beautiful woodland, lying close to the River Seine. It’s a 3.5 hour drive from Calais and only 45 minutes from Paris and Euro Disney.

Website: http://www.theislandlakefrance.co.uk/

Description:It’s around 20 acres for a maximum of 10 anglers and it is possible to book the lake exclusively. The banks have been left as natural as possible but carefully cut into it are 14 swims, several being double, with a wooden cabin in each swim. There are also shower and toilet facilities on site. A track around the lake makes easy access for vehicles to every swim. The swim cabins do not have water or electricity, but are equipped with two single beds, a bedside cabinet and gas heater. Outside there’s a terrace area with a pub-style wooden bench and parasol.

Stock:The current owners, Tommy & George Young, purchased Island Lake in 2003. Before then it had been unfished for many years, allowing the original fish to grow to an incredible size – the first few sessions produced carp to just under 50lb. Recent additional stockings means it now has a stock of around 200 mirrors and commons, the vast majority being over 25lb... in fact the lake contains more 30’s than it does 20’s! There’s also a good head of 40’s and most weeks see several fish of this size on the bank.

Facilities:Wooden cabin in each swim. There are also shower and toilet facilities on site.

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