Morgane Lakes – fishing in France
Every angler knows that nothing can be guaranteed with fishing. Conditions can be wrong and carp are fickle creatures – unfortunately sometimes they just don’t feed. BUT… if there’s one venue on our books where we had to stake our reputation on good catches it would be Morganes. It sometimes appears that there’s more fish than water! 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 fight
Ghost Carp Lake – carp fishing in France
Secluded carp fishing in a beautiful rural setting, Ghost Carp Lake offers secluded fishing holidays in the beautiful rural setting of the Loire Valley. There are 2 lakes of 3½ acres and 1 acre, both well stocked with ghost, grass, mirror and common carp up to high 40’s. The owners, John and Sheila Williams, live close by and are always happy to give help and advice. A few minutes’ drive away in the local village you will find two bars, a tabac and a well-stocked mini-supermarket – it has a good range of fresh fruit, vegetables and dairy products, meats and fish, household products, and, of course, beer and wine! Alternatively, there are a couple of good restaurants in the village and a wider range of restaurants in the nearby historic market town of Vitré.
Molyneux – carp fishing holidays in France
Molyneux lies in the beautiful Normandy countryside and is very easy to reach being just 2¾ hours from Calais and 1¼ hours from Le Havre… and apart from the last ten minutes it’s all motorway! The lake is nestled in stunning countryside far from noise and light pollution, the loudest noise being the birdsong that provides a peaceful backdrop to the fantastic carp fishing on offer.
Remy – carp fishing holiday in France
Remy is a gorgeous looking carp lake, set in the heart of a forest around 4 hours from Calais. The setting is wild & undisturbed with overhanging trees, lilies & fringes of reeds around the perimeter. The surrounding woodland is rich in flora and fauna with deer, wild boar and a myriad of other birds and animals. It’s around 25 acres and accommodates up to 10 anglers on 5 double swims. A carp anglers paradise set in wonderful woodland scenery.
Island Lake – carp fishing in France
If you’re looking for a challenge, somewhere that really gives you the chance to test your angling skills then look no further than Island Lake… it’s a real favourite with our serious specimen hunters. The 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 – a real bonus for non-angling partners. It really is a carp anglers dream – you look at it and just want to fish it. It’s challenging fishing but the rewards are definitely there if you are prepared to put the work in.
Beauté – carp fishing holiday in France
A picturesque lake with a good stock of carp to over 50lb, Le Lac de Beauté sits in the picturesque countryside of western France, about 3 hours from the ferry port of Caen. It’s surrounded by Canadian pines and is rich in wildlife – squirrels, rabbits, multi-coloured kingfishers and owls are frequent visitors. It’s situated about 10 minutes south of Le Mans and there’s a range of local shops about 2 minutes drive away including chemist, butchers, bakers, tobacconist and a supermarket. The lake is nestled in stunning countryside far from noise and light pollution, the loudest noise being the birdsong that provides a peaceful backdrop to the fantastic carp fishing on offer.
Carp fishing in France at Old Oaks
Following on from his success with the big fish venue Laroussi, Mehdi Daho opened a new venue just across the road in March 2006 – he called it called Old Oaks. We’ve worked with Mehdi for 5 years now and he is without doubt one of the most dedicated owners we have ever met. His knowledge of carp fishing, his attention to detail in every aspect of customer care and his sheer love of what he does means that any fishery he’s involved with has to be a success and Old Oaks is definitely a success.
St Lawrence River – fishing in Canada
Canadian Carpin – a truly exceptional experience. Come and discover for yourself why anglers return year after year to fish the majestic St. Lawrence River, and experience first hand the sheer power of the rivers wild, hard fighting carp! All whilst being expertly guided in the most productive swims on the river and enjoying unmatched accommodation at our waterfront venue. Guests with Canadian Carpin Holidays take comfort in knowing that their all-inclusive holiday package has been attentively designed to offer a truly exceptional worry and hassle free carp fishing holiday. We know that anglers who are in search of the absolute best in carp fishing also deserve the best in accommodation & service. Our season runs from May to October, all the months during our season have proven to be very rewarding! We cover a 30 mile stretch of the St. Lawrence, so when the carp move we move!
Laroussi – carp fishing holidays in France
One of the best known and most prolific big carp waters in France Laroussi is a mature, natural looking lake of around 15 acres with many interesting features including plateaus, overhanging trees, lily pads, shallows and gullies up to 5m deep. The average depth is around 3m, with a gravel, sand and clay bottom and there are no crayfish or poisson-chats present. There are 7 swims (some doubles) for a maximum of 8 anglers – giving each one over one acre of lake to themselves! It is possible to book the lake exclusively. All the swims are easily accessible and comfortable. The lake is fenced and tree lined making it totally private – it has been left as natural as possible giving a real feel of seclusion.
Hideaway – fishing holidays in France
As the name suggests Hideaway is a secluded lake in the Normandy countryside, just 1.5 hours from the ferry port of Caen. The 2 acre lake is fairly narrow and oblong in shape – fishing is from one bank only. Depths vary from less than a metre near the feeder stream, averaging 1m in the centre and down to 2.5m at the dam wall end. The lake bed is largely firm with pockets of patchy silt, notably at the dam. The banks are flat and grassy, ideal for setting up a bivvy and a pod. There are no specific pegs, but the bank is fishable along its entire length. Access is by foot, with parking at the entrance to the lake. The whole site is secure and fenced in and is a great venue tucked away in the Normandy countryside.