Croix Blanche – carp fishing in France
A true specimen venue with the chance of 70lb+ carp. If you’re looking for the chance of 70lb+ carp there are very few places in France where you can go – but Croix is one of them! The quality of fishing here is simply stunning – in addition to the 70’s there are at least 5 x 60’s, 17 x 50’s (including a 50+ common), backed up by dozens of 40’s… a true specimen venue.
Genêts – carp fishing holidays in France
Great fishing in an beautiful setting Genêts is situated in the idyllic, peaceful countryside of the Pays de la Loire region, near Mayenne. Although easy to find with the directions supplied it is set well away from busy main roads – the only neighbours you’ll be likely to see are cows grazing in the nearby fields – making this an ideal setting for a quiet week of fishing away from it all.
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.
Gléhias – carp fishing holidays in France
An excellent lake and fabulous accommodation in beautiful surroundings. This is definitely a venue where you could take the whole family and relax knowing that they’ll be happy while you enjoy some fabulous fishing. The accommodation is optional so it will also suit a small group of up to 4 anglers who prefer to bivvy and enjoy a lake to themselves. To give further flexibility Glehias also offers some weeks when it’s possible for 2 pairs of anglers to book the lake on a shared basis… so if you fancy a crack at this stunning little venue there’s lots of options.
Grosley – Carp fishing holidays in France
Grosley sur Risle is a well established and mature venue set in the Normandy countryside near Evreux. As its name suggests it lies in the Risle valley and is flanked by rolling hills and a railway line on its far bank – this does see some rail traffic, but nothing too intrusive. Before being turned into a carp fishery it was a leisure park so the facilities are very good. It’s now under new ownership having been recently purchased by Eric Touzé who is determined to create a first class carp fishery. Grosley has 2 separate lakes, the Large Lake (around 25 acres) and the Small Lake (around 9 acres). Both lakes have good stocks of carp; the record in the Large Lake is 48lb and the Small Lake 40lb.
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.
Hooked in France – Carp fishing in France
A stunning, mature lake over 350 years old situated in the heart of South Normandy,France. Just 1¼ hours from St. Malo and under 3 hours from Cherbourg. The lake is 5 acres in size. This beautiful lake is is bordered by mature oak and traditional French poplars – an appearance that reminds one of an old English estate lake. It has many features including two islands, overhanging trees, reeds, bays, several sets of pads and a large channel between the islands and the hidden plateaus.