Website: Domaine de GoncourtDescription: The lakes are situated in the heart of the Champagne region only a couple hours away from the European capital cities. We welcome you to live unforgettable fishing moments at le Domaine de Goncourt between March to the end of October. The carp is here the king of all fish and their unique strain will fill your cameras with very special images. There are three lakes to go for, each having their own unique attraction, the woods lake with its wild island is situated on the edge of a lush forest, the Lake de La Traque provides plenty of action from carp lurking below the overhanging willows and the Great Lake will rejoice lovers of big heavily scaled mirrors. Here all is set for you to enjoy your fishing holiday in the best conditions.Lakes in this complex are: Woods Lake, Lac de la Traque, and The Great Lake{rokcomments}

Location: Champagne Ardenne region of FranceWebsite: http://www.60pluscarp.com/Description: Lake Bossard is a stunning 23 acre Lake set in 500 acres of forest in the Champagne Ardenne region of France. The Lake is over 400 years old and completely surrounded with very mature trees and has depths ranging from 3ft to 12ft. There are 4 doubles and 7 single swims cut naturally into the tree line. With 15 swims in total and only 8 anglers on the lake at any one time, there are always free swims available for you to move if you find you are not on the fish. (We will be happy to help you move with our 4x4 quad.)There are plenty of features to fish to including two islands and carp to over 71lb have been caught. Each swim has been cut naturally into the tree line. The lake was opened in 2008 having previously been unfished, so the fish have not been pressured.{rokcomments}

Location:  Champagne Ardenne, MarneWebsite: http://www.la-fritterie.com/lafritterie.htmlStock: Carp

La Fritterie is owned and run by Jeff and Lisa Powell the founders of JRC, one of the UK's leading carp tackle brands.

Set in the Marne Valley approx 3 1/2 hours drive from Calais; the 30-year-old, mature 12 acre carp lake has a large lodge with internally fitted showers, toilets and kitchen facilities. There are eating areas inside the lodge and a covered area outside which has panoramic views of the entire lake.

The maximum number of anglers allowed at one time is 8, this gives you plenty of space to move swims during your weeks fishing , we do not take part bookings for the lake.

To be fair to all anglers we operate a draw system on arrival, swims unfortunately cannot be pre-booked but all swims can produce big carp. The lake has 10 swims, all of which are accessible by car

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Website Address: www.carriere-des-grands-pres.wifeo.comEmail Address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Fish Stocked: Carp

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Website Address: www.dreamlakes.comEmail Address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Contact: Graham

DreamLake 1 offers 'specimen style' fishing and regularly produces multiple catches of big-carp up to the mid fifty-pound range. The current records for the lake stand at an impressive 62lb 8oz mirror carp, 70lb 2oz common carp and a 130lb catfish.

A 'square horseshoe' in shape and approx. 15-acres in size, we allow only 15 anglers per week on DreamLake 1 and with 23 well appointed swims to choose from, there is always plenty of space to move around. All of the swims are large, log lined gravelled areas - built by carp anglers for carp anglers. So large bivvies or tents are accommodated comfortably. Steps are thoughtfully placed for ease of access with 12 swims are designated as suitable for disabled/wheelchair angling.

The depth of DreamLake 1 varies between 6-9ft with many features to be found including gravel bars and weedbeds, plus the central spit of land that creates the horshoe shape providing a far-margin feature and bite hotspot. The lake is free from crayfish or poisson chat so common to other French waters - so you do not need to worry about netting hookbaits. The unique shape and layout of DreamLake 1 and positioning of the swims ensures that there is nowhere that you cannot cast too and nowhere for the fish to hide or hold-up out of reach.

With a record haul of 70 carp in one week, 220 carp (weighing in at over two tonnes) were added to the already impressive stock levels during December 2001 - with a further one tonne of new carp introduced in October 2003. A hundred thirty and forty pound carp were then introduced in November 2005 followed by 150 beautifully coloured chestnut mirror carp stocked in Nov 2007. Meaning both big-hit hauls of fish, as well as PB breaking big-carp captures are always on the cards - a uniquely mouthwatering carp fishing situation!

DreamLake 2 offers anglers excellent 'specimen style' fishing providing every chance of hooking into a number of huge carp - with a massive head of twenty and thirty-pound carp backing-up the huge number of forty and fifty-pound fish topped by 60lb specimens!.

The current lake records are 61lb 8oz for common carp, 57lb 12oz for mirror carp, the catfish record stands at 97lb, and 44lb 8oz is the impressive grass carp record - with an arm-aching haul of 93 fish the most recorded by a single angler in one week.

Rectangular in shape and approx. 18-acres in size, we allow only 18 anglers per week on DreamLake 2. The 30 swims are all linked by a gravel track around the lake and with so many pegs to choose from there is always plenty of room to move if you wish. These easily accessible swims are well presented neat, log-lined gravelled areas. Large bivvies or tents are accommodated with ease and a number of swims close to the lodge are designated as suitable for disabled/wheelchair access.

The depth of DreamLake 2 varies between 5-7ft with many underwater features including gravel bars and silt pockets. Again there is no need to worry about protecting hookbaits with mesh, as there are no crayfish or poisson chat that often inhabit other French waters.

The stocking program of DreamLake 2 has seen the impressive head of specimen carp increased many fold over the years. Prior to opening in 1998, DreamLake 2 saw the addition of over five tonnes of carp including twenty forty-pound plus fish to 49lb, over twenty at 38lbs+, over 100 carp of 31lb+ and hundreds at twenty-pound plus. Since then DreamLake 2 simply got better when, in December 2001, a further 200 carp weighing in at over two tonnes including two fifty-pound carp were introduced. More recently, an additional one tonne of carp were added in October 2003, over 200 carp in November 2005 and yet a further 200 beautiful chestnut mirrors in November 2007. All have served to make an excellent water a simply awesome place to fish.

DreamLake 3 opened in May 2000 and has quite simply gone from strength to strength. It's hardly surprising really as two tonnes of carp went into the lake in November 2003 - carp to over fifty-pound including 142 high-twenties, thirties and what we're famous for, numourous carp over the forty-pound mark! The combination of these specimen fish with the 600 carp present for the opening of the lake, as well as other prior stocking periods (100 carp December 2002 and 120 carp to 53lb 8oz introduced in December 2001) makes the over-all biomass of fish in this 8-acre lake quite incredible! 

Only available to anglers on our Inclusive Package, DreamLake 3 offers anglers excellent 'action style' sport combined with every chance of a personal best whacker thrown in - the perfect fishing situation. Current records stand at 49lb-12oz for mirror carp, a colossal 81lb 9oz for common carp, the grass carp record is a staggering 56lb and 87lb for cat fish.

The lake itself is mature and tree-lined with 16 neatly presented log fronted swims and all with easy access, meaning DreamLake 3 provides ample room for the maximum of eight anglers accommodated each week. As you'd expect from this style of pit there are numerous gravel features within DreamLake 3, as well as weedbeds found across the depths that vary between 6-9ft. If you're new to DreamLakes, you'll also be pleased to learn that unlike many French waters the lake is free from crayfish or poisson chat - allowing you to maintain confidence in your hookbait without the need for netting or similar protection.

Daily transport at meal times to and from the air-conditioned DreamLake restaurant is provided by your resident team of DreamLake Bailiffs. However, to save a short walk of approx. 1km, DreamLake 3 shares it's own on-site shop, shower and toilet facilities with adjacent DreamLake 4 and DreamLake 5.

The opening of DreamLake 4 in May 2000 saw the addition of over 200 carp to what was already an impressive level of stock. Since then a number of thirty and forty-pound fish have also been introduced, with a further 100 carp to 49lb going into the lake in November 2003. Not forgetting the stocking of 50 carp to 44lb (December 2002) and 40 carp in December 2001 - yes, you've guessed it, DreamLake 4 is set to create even more PB smashing moments for our visitors. There's a few lake records you'd love to see on the mat thats for sure - how about a common carp of 50lb or a mirror carp weighing at 50lb 8oz, not to mention the huge 118lb catfish and 50lb grass carp present.

Mature and tree-lined, this attractive 4-acre lake boasts eight rustic log lined swims - neatly presented and easily accessible, providing ample room for the maximum four anglers accommodated each week or up to six if booked as a group. With various gravel and weedbed features the average depth of DreamLake 4 is around 7-8ft in most places. As you will find with all of our lake there are no crayfish or Poisson Chat - so you can fish you're hookbait just as you would normally in the UK.

Booking options: Onluy available to anglers on our popular Inclusive Package, DreamLake 4 offers anglers excellent facilities and everything they could wish for to enjoying a relaxing fishing holiday only interupted by plenty of fish playing action.

Also sharing with adjacent DreamLake 3, DreamLake 4 and DreamLake 5, you will enjoy the exclusive services of a DreamLake Bailiff and the lakeside facilities, which include a shop serving drinks, bait and tackle items, in addition to the existing shower and toilet facilities. Meals are served in the air-conditioned lodge at DreamLake 2 - just 1km down the lane. Although for your convenience and to save the short walk, daily transport is provided at meal times.

Having opened in late March 2004, DreamLake 5 lived-up to all expectations in offering some of the best carp and cat fishing action in France. Not surprising considering over two tonnes of carp to 50lbs, including nearly eighty thirty and forty-pound fish were introduced in Dec 2003. In addition, some of our bigger cats to 120lb+ have also been relocated to the new DreamLake 5. All of these beautiful, pristine looking specimens supplement the huge numbers of high-doubles and twenties, as well as the existing levels of thirties and forties. 

This mature five-acre lake is tree lined lake yet contains eight extremely neat and well presented swims to choose from - accommodating a maximum of five anglers (or six if in a group), DreamLake 5 offers plenty of room to fish. There are no crayfish or Poisson Chat problems - leaving you free to explore lakebed features including gravel bars and weedbeds with your perfered presentation in water depths of between 7-9ft.  

With over-winter feeding to encourage and maintain competitive feeding of the fish, the action at DreamLake 5 was set from day one! Current Records established in 2004, now stand at 48lb 8oz (common carp), 52lb (mirror carp) and 127lb (catfish).

Only available to anglers on our popular 'Inclusive Package', DreamLake 5 offers anglers excellent facilities and prolific fish action!

The lake also shares exclusive services with DreamLake 3 DreamLake 4 and DreamLake 5 of a DreamLake Bailiff and the lakeside facilities, which include a shop serving drinks, bait and tackle items in addition to the existing shower and toilets. Meals served in the air-conditioned lodge at DreamLake 2 are just 1km down the lane - however for your convenience and to save the short walk, daily transport is provided at meal times

Fish Stocked: Carp

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Location: Champagne Ardenne , MarneWebsite Address: www.trois-fontaine.com

Description: If your idea of a great French Carp Fishing Holiday venue is a reed fringed, historic estate lake set amongst mature forest with beautiful features like lily pads, overhanging trees and reed beds, then look no further.

The larger lake is recorded as being in existence in 1833 but was originally created by the local monk’s centuries ago to breed carp for the table as were many of the best lakes in France. The carp are virgin fish as the lake has never been fished on a commercial basis by the previous French owners.

The natural surrounding give bags of features to fish to, from extensive lily beds to marginal rushes and fallen and overhanging trees, something for everyone regardless of style. Trois Fontaine combines all of these features with awesome fishing for carp to over 40lb, sensible rules and space and tranquillity that is hard to find on any venue.

Lakes: The two lakes at Trois Fontaine consist of a 21 acre mature estate lake and a two acre more recently built lake (still over 30 years old) that gives a variety of fishing, from feature rich margin to wide open vistas.

Stock: Mirror Carp of over 30lb are a common occurrence at Trois Fontaine, with a good chance of a 40lb+ specimen always on the cards, and the stock are piling on the weight year on year. We have carried out an extensive stocking program to complement the existing stock and we know that we have several 40's to crown the existing and introduced stock of 20's and 30's, one fish in particular is expected to top 50 this year.

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Website Address: www.marnevalleycarping.co.uk

Description: A 12 acre gravel pit, 40 years old, set in a very peaceful environment in the French countryside closely bordered by the Marne canal with river Marne not far away. There are 10 swims and 8 anglers can fish per week, each angler having over an acre and there are 4 double swims. There is vehicle access to all swims and you can literally fish out the back of your car! No need to worry about carrying your equipment and your vehicle can be parked in your swim for ease of access.

The lake is situated around a 3.5 hour drive away from Calais and is located a convenient 10 minute drive in a quiet rural area from the nearest motorway junction.

There is a superb head of fish from 20lbs to 72lbs+ with around 40 forties, 12 fifties, 2 sixties, 1 seventy and numerous twenties and thirties. There are also 50 cats to 74lbs. The current stock level is around 250 fish and each year more fish are stocked to maintain a healthy range of specimens.

Fish Stocked: Carp, Catfish, Pike, Zander, Bream, Tench, Roach, Perch, Crayfish

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Location: Champagne Ardenne, MarneWebsite Address: http://www.tommelles.com/enindex.htmDescription: 120 acres site several fishing’s: carp, catfish, bass, sturgeon, trout and pike densely wooded area with wild nature Self-catering cottages for families 3 lakes for carp, 1 lake for catfish, 1 lake for Basses, and 1 lake for sturgeons, trout and Pike

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Website Address: www.lacdarcy.comDescription: Our aim at Lac D’Arcy is to provide you the angler with an enjoyable and memorable French carp fishing holiday and of course the opportunity to catch some quality fish. We have gone to great lengths to ensure that the facilities and service we provide are of a high standard. We have also applied the same high standard to the fish stocks we have acquired as well as to their ongoing welfare. Please see our Gallery section for your catches and various photographs you have sent in to us

Lake: Lac D’Arcy is an 11 acre gravel pit, The depths range from 1.5m to 2.5m with a mainly gravel bed and some silty areas. There is a small island at one end. Most banks are tree lined; there are 10 large swims around the lake. All with vehicle access which will allow the 8 angler limit a good choice of water – approximately 1.4 acres per angler.

Stock: The lake has been stocked with, a good head of 30’s and 40’s 6 50+ and 2 60+

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Their website and email not working, this entry we be removedWebsite Address: www.chantecoqadventures.comEmail Address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Fish Stocked: Carp

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Location: Located in the champagne region of France near the market town Vitry-le-François. The lake is about a 3 hour drive from Calais.Website Address:  http://www.tournizet.com/

Description: Lac Tournizet is a 10 acre gravel pit, approximately 10 years old with 8 swims and depths of up to 8ft. The lake has been stocked with 150 plus fish ranging from 18lbs – 56lbs. Lac Tournizet offers exclusive lake use for you and your party of up to 6 anglers.Fish Stocked: Carp{rokcomments}

Location: Champagne Ardenne, Marne

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

Description: Les Saisons offers carp fishing holidays in France set in the beautiful Champagne region.  The lake is only a 3.5 hour drive from Calais.Privately owned until 2004, Les Saisons is 70 years old and has a very good existing carp stock. With fishing having been limited to a handful of anglers over the last 25 years, many of the carp have never been caught.

In addition we have stocked the lake with mirror carp up to 55lbs, common carp up to 40lbs and grass carp up to 36lbs. The lake record mirror is 54lbs 4ozs and the record common is 46lbs 12ozs.

At 14 acres, this mature tree-lined gravel pit is exclusively yours and can be booked for up to 6 anglers.  With 14 swims, there is ample space to move around or stalk carp in the margins. The average depth of 5 ft, it has 2 islands, gravel bars and silt channels. Les Saisons offers a combination of 14 natural and newly built man-made swims. The lake is fenced in and all snags have been removed.     {rokcomments}

Location : Moulinots is located in the Champagne Region of France, 240 miles from Calais. The journey involves 2 motorways and 1 other road (final 15 miles to the lake), most anglers complete the route in 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Website :http://etangdesmoulinots.com/Description : Moulinots is a picturesque 19 acre lake situated in a forest with no roads, railways or industry nearby, tranquillity is guaranteed. Although the lake is probably 200 years old, it was stocked and opened by Dave & Kathy Walsh as a carp fishery in 2002. The lake is surrounded by tall trees, shrubs and reeds, there are 19 swims and the number of anglers is restricted to 10 (+ Dave) ensuring that there is plenty of space for every angler. The lake has a silt bottom (though not deep silt), there are no nuisance fish i.e. crayfish, poisson chats or bream, the average depth of the lake is approximately 4 1/2 feet. Anglers are able to drive their vehicles to every swim. There is a lakeplan on the website with views from most of the swims. Fish Stock : There are approximately 300 carp stocked with an average weight in excess of 35lbs (1 of the best in France), 70% of the carp are over 30lbs and we estimate that there are 40 40's and 10 50's. The lake records (2009) currently stand at 56lbs (mirror) and 53lbs 6ozs (common). Detailed catch reports have been maintained since 2002, all information provided on catch rates, fish weights can be substantiated!Facilities: There is a large lodge located by the lake with a separate shower and toilet block. There are facilities available for charging electrical goods and freezers available (at the owners house) for baits etc. There is a large patio area for dining outside and within the lodge a dining area which can accommodate 10 anglers and a few guests (if required) in periods of increment weather. There is a food package available (not compulsory), quality and quantity, good old fashioned home made cooking.Other information: There is a free DVD available on request. If you fancy a visit to Moulinots you will probably need to book a year ahead, as 75% of the spaces available are taken by our regular customers a year (or 2) in advance. You may not have heard about Moulinots before, as we have not advertised in the last 4 years and have relied on recommendations, the problem these days is that our regular customers want to keep our little gem secret!

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Website Address: www.chestnutpoolfrance.comEmail Address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Fish Stocked: Carp

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Location: Champagne Ardenne, MarneWebsite: http://www.champagnecarping.com/

The new owners

This well know venue in the Champagne region has changed hands with new owners Marcus and Bianca Wetzl, taking over from Jeff and Lisa Powell who, founders of the JRC Brand, have developed the fishery to become one of the leading carp fisheries in France.

As a regular and successful visitor to the venue Marcus was delighted to be offered the chance to buy the complex from Jeff, and intends to run the venue along the same successful lines as Jeff but the facilities and stocks will be reviewed throughout this first season with a view to future development.

These lakes are well known for their potential with good stocks of Carp to around ‘mid fifties, Grassies to 45 and Catfish to mid eighties. Excellent catering and washroom facilities are provided on site and a timber lodge provides a full accommodation option.

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Location: Set in the tranquil Marne Valley with the River Marne as the southernmost border.

Website: http://www.chef-deville.com/

Description: The use of boats is allowed on the lake as long as life jackets are worn and that the boat is used in a safe and responsible manner. Boats supplied with oars and lifejackets are available for hire. There plentiful supply of electric engines available for  the boats which comes with two fully charged leisure batteries. The use of bait boats is also allowed. 

Fishing is not allowed from the North bank which means that you will not have anyone fishing from the opposite bank. The swims have for the year (2007)  have undergone extensive work, making them spacious, safe and clean as too have the paths and roads. Major investment has been put into the whole site to enhance the pleasure of fishing Chef de Ville

Lake: This 27 acre lake is the first in a series of six. The Lake is up to 160 yards wide and over 900 yards long. Depths vary from 3 feet to 20 feet with the majority of the lake bed being clay or gravel. There are a number of weed beds mainly around the bars and margins. Fishing tight to these weed beds produces good catches

Stock: Following the restocking in 2003'4 we successfully introduced a further 1 ton of Carp up to 62 lbs. have in 2007. This pushes the the current stock levels to over 400 carp, half of which are in excess of 30lbs. A further Half ton of carp has been added in 2008 with a70lb Catfish.

Facilities:  Chef de Ville has recently purchased the house next to the entrance gate to the fishery. The property has a large basement which has been converted into a large dining area. There is also a new shower room with two showers, two toilets and hand basin.

A large breakfast and evening meal will be served in the dining area or it can be brought to your swim by request. 

Recharging facilities are available for Mobile Phones - Bait boat batteries etc. 

Limited Freezer storage facilities for bait.

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Website:  http://www.trois-fontaine.com/

Location:  Nearest town is Vitry le Francois in the Champagne Ardenne department of the Marne

Description:  There are two ancient lakes, one at two plus acres and the main lake at 21 acres but only about 15 acres available as the lake narrows. Both lakes were originally dug by the Cistercian monks and were recorded in the 15th century by Thierry Casseni who was a French cartographer. The local abbey is now ruined but can still be visited. There is abundant wild life as you would expect and an atmosphere that is quiet and calming. We are planning a drain down at the end of the year as we do not know what the original stock totals are. We stocked the lake in 2007 but frequently see the original wild fish caught.Stock:  Mirror Carp over 30lb are common occurrence, with a good chance of a 40lb+ specimen always on the cards. We have carried out an intensive stocking program to complement the existing stock and we know that we have several 40’s to crown the existing and introduced stock of 20’s and 30’s.Facilities: We have luxury showers and toilets where anglers can also charge their phones etc. We can cater for a max of 10 anglers for both lakes.Booking: There is a booking form that can be downloaded from the internet along with Terms and Conditions and lake rules. We can cater for a max of 10 anglers for both lakes. Prices are also displayed.{rokcomments}