Carp Fishing Holidays in France.
With over 25 carp fishing holiday venues in France and across Europe to choose from why not check out Carp Social’s holiday venues and book your next trip today. Carp fishing holidays in France have been popular since the early 90’s, with pioneer anglers such as Steve Briggs saying carp fishing holidays to waters such as Saint-Cassien were some of his favorite trips. Fast forward 20 odd years and anglers are still making the trip across the channel in pursuit of the gigantic carp Europe has to offer. Top angler Darrell Peck can often be found carp fishing large expanses of French public water such as Forêt d’Orient or chasing chunks in the Belgium canal systems. Youtube sensations Samir and Claire have also documented their carp fishing holidays in France, tackling venues such as Lac du Der.
Big Carp Fishing Holidays in France.
If you’re a new angler or a regular across the channel, rest assured, Carp Social have a host of carp fishing holidays for you to choose. Whether that be a drive and survive carp fishing holiday in France, carp fishing holiday in France with accommodation or a lake exclusive booking, there’s something for everyone and we’ll do our best to help you choose a carp fishing holiday that’s right for you.
Carp Fishing Holidays in France.
Lots of venues for carp fishing holidays have sprung up across the channel during the last decade. This is testimony to the popularity of carp fishing holidays in France and further afield. Anglers can go and enjoy their time off work whist combining it with a favorite pastime, carp fishing! With so many carp fishing holiday venues to chose from we’ve done the hard graft and put together a list of our personal favorite carp fishing holiday venues. So, if you’re looking for a drive and survive carp fishing holiday, lake exclusive carp fishing holiday or maybe the chance of catching a big carp during your carp fishing holiday. Then rest assured, we’ve got the carp fishing holiday that’s right for you.
LCA Lake
LCA Lake is a drive and survive carp fishing venue located near the beautiful village of Beauvais in Northern France, roughly 2 hours 30 minutes drive from the port of Calais.
From £250/per person
Adventure Lake
Adventure Lake contains carp to 74lbs, Grass carp and Catfish to 100lb+ which is perfect for anglers who want to catch big fish. Adventure Lake is almost 50 acres in size, making it the largest venue on the complex, with 15 swims (5 doubles) and can comfortably accommodate 20 anglers per week.
From £270/per person
Capture Lake
Capture Lake is ideal for group of friends looking for a lake exclusive and to have a social. We feel Capture Lake lends itself to this perfectly. The lake is approximately 8 acres in size with 3 double swims that can comfortably accommodate 4-5 anglers. The stock of carp have a average weight of 18lb – 22lb up to 50lb.
From £270/per person
Sauvage Lake
Sauvage Lake is ideal for group of friends looking for a lake exclusive and to have a social. We feel Sauvage Lake lends itself to this perfectly to medium sized groups of anglers. The lake is approximately 12 acres in size with double swims that can comfortably accommodate 6 anglers. The stock of carp have a average weight of 18lb – 22lb up to 50lb.
From £270/per person
Leon Lake
Lake Leon is roughly 30 acres in size with 14 swims and a maximum of 12 anglers during any given week. The lake contains many big carp with approximately a third of the stock ranging from 45lb to 80lb+. This is an ideal venue for anglers looking for big carp fishing holiday in France.
From £350/per person
Euro Aqua
Located near lake Balaton in Hungary, Euro Aqua is home to the current world record carp at a staggering weight of 51.7KG, that’s 114lb! Euro Aqua is arguably one of the best big carp venues on the planet with multiple 70lb, 80lb, 90lb and even 100lb carp swimming in its waters. At Euro Aqua you could have the trip of a lifetime and you might catch the fish of a lifetime! Popular with anglers looking for big carp fishing holiday in Hungary.
From £POA
Le Coly
Le Coly is a renowned ‘big carp water’ best suited for groups of up to 3 anglers. There are approximately seventy carp in total with roughly thirty carp weighing in excess of 50lb (23kg), fourteen over 60lb (27kg) and a lake record of 70lb (32kg).
From £930/lake exclusive
Le Grand Pierre
Le Grand Pierre is 30 acre gin clear gravel pit situated 5hrs drive from Calais. Captures of carp to 66lb+, 63lb, 59lb+ and 57lb have been reported. It is estimated fifty carp are over 40lbs. There have also been Grass Carp caught to 60lb+.
From £350/per person
Deep Bluu
Deep Bluu lake has 2 swims and is typically fished by a maximum of 2 people. The lake has been dug to depths of 14ft to over 20ft in places and is stocked with approximately 45 carp in 1 acre. It’s best suited to the experienced angler looking to catch specimen carp and catfish to 40lb and 50lb+.
From £700/lake exclusive
Lac Solace
A seriously impressive stock including 6 known 50+ fish to 55lbs and 12 or more 40’s. The lake hosts a maximum of 3 anglers fishing 3 rods each. There are 4 swims on the lake, all with access to features of clean and hard bottom areas, snags, gravel bars, weed beds and open water.
From £900/lake exclusive
Etang des Petits Chiens
A mature and intimate venue with 50lb carp, available on a lake exclusive basis. Ideal for groups searching for carp fishing holidays in France.
From £800/lake exclusive
Luxemont
Luxemont is 12.5 acres in size and stocked with plenty of carp ranging from upper doubles to 50lb+. This venue offers your typical carp fishing holiday in France and is located close to Calais. This venue is bookable on a lake exclusive basis as well as single anglers. Luxemont is popular with small groups of anglers looking for a drive and survive carp fishing holiday in France on a budget.
From £250/per person
Bignicourt
Bignicourt is 7.5 acres in size and stocked with carp up to 54lb. This natural looking ‘English style’ venue hosts various features such as islands, gravel bars and an abundance of natural wildlife that encompasses the lake.
From £1200/lake exclusive
Lac du Coron
Lac du Coron is a spring fed 4.5 acre carp lake nestled in the beautiful countryside of the Loire Valley in France.
From £200/per person
Le Moulin De Graffeuil
A magnificent 9.5 acre lake set in 81 acres of private and tranquil forest near the town of Limoges in France. Le Moulin De Graffeuil is bookable on a lake exclusive basis and is popular with small groups of 4 to 6 anglers.
From £1550/lake exclusive
Lac Charmant
Lac Charmant has an impressive stock of big carp with roughly fifty 50’s, six 60’s and three 70lb+ carp. This is an established big fish venue near the city of Limoges in southwest-central France. Lac Charmant is approximately 5hrs 20 minutes from the port of Caen, 7hrs 20 minutes drive from the port of Calais or, if you prefer to fly, 40 minutes drive from Limoges Airport.
From £325/per person
Etang du St Brice
Spacious swims for 4 anglers, 60 minutes drive from the St Malo port and carp to 50lb+. This venue offers carp fishing holidays in France close to St Malo.
From £225/per person
Lake Balaton
Lake Balaton is the largest body of freshwater in Central Europe at a whopping 66,000 acres.This venue is ideal for anglers in search of adventure and the unknown. Anglers have exclusive use of the lakeside chalet which accommodates up to three people. The fishing platform is located a short walk from the chalet. This venue is popular with anglers looking to catch their first public lake carp from Hungary.
From £1500/per week
Les Croix
Les Croix offers a unique stock of big carp to 70lb, luxury lakeside accommodation and a swimming pool. The accommodation sleeps up to 5 people comfortably and guests have exclusive use of the modern fully equipped lakeside holiday cottage including Kitchen, Bathrooms, Shower etc… An ideal venue for family carp fishing holidays in France.
From £1800/lake exclusive
Le Glandon
Le Glandon is set in the Burgundy region of east-central France historically producing 50lb, 60lb and 70lb+ carp.
From £580/per person
Lac de Lumiere
Lac de Lumiere is a natural limestone spring-fed lake of around 5 acres and is set in the peaceful French countryside of France’s famous wine region of the Loire Valley.The lake has several swims and areas to fish to with depths averaging from 2 meters to 6 meters and spacious double swims which are made for the anglers’ needs and comfort and can easily accommodate 3 to 4 anglers on their carp fishing ‘social’ holiday. The carp lake has a stock of around 200 fish up to 60lb in weight, consisting of Common, Mirror and grass carp.
From £1200/lake exclusive
Brothers Lake
Brothers Lake covers an area of 5.5 acres and is stocked with approximately 150 carp with the lake record currently standing at 70lb 4oz. We have five spacious swims to choose from, so even with the maximum of four anglers present there is always 1 swim available to move to. Each swim is large enough for a bivvy, rods and an unhooking mat, making life easy for the angler.
From £1300/lake exclusive
Jack’s Lake
Jack’s Lake has 3 swims, is located roughly 2.5 hours drive from the port of Calais and has approx 80 Carp to 50lb. Jacks Lake is one of the deepest at this complex, so great late autumn into winter form can be expected. The lake is 3 acres with lots of features such as snags, shelves and overhangs, it has it all. The Carp in Jack’s Lake fight hard due to the depth and when you finally net one, it’s likely to be big, with the average weight being 34lb to date.
From £350/per person
Lake 3
Lake 3 has 3 swims, is located roughly 2.5 hours drive from the port of Calais and has approx 50 Carp to 50lb. The lake is 4 acres in size with lots of features such as a shallow plateaux to deep pockets of silt. The Carp are hard fighting and range from 20lb to 50lb in weight with several bigger fish seen by anglers. The lake is beautiful, surrounded by wild forest and is close to the facilities. This is a popular venue for anglers who what a drive and survive carp fishing holiday located a short drive from the port of Calais.
From £350/per person
Chalet De L’ile
Chalet De L’ile is a mature tree lined 17 acre lake and holds approximately 400 carp to 60lbs, is just over 3 hours drive from Calais and is available for exclusive bookings. The lake has 4 double swims and can be fished my a maximum of 8 anglers. All swims have lots of room for 2 anglers and are flat with wood chip covering the ground and include a picnic table. There is a swim which is located on the island. This swim includes your own private wooden chalet. The chalet includes 2 beds and a kitchen area with a sink, gas cooker and gas fridge. A short walk from the lake are hot showers, toilets and there are also charging points. Around 300 of the fish stock are between 20lb – 30lbs.
From £250/per person
Willow Lake
Willow Lake is 2 acres in size and is set in tranquil meadows located just 1 hours 45 minutes drive from St Malo port. The lake is arguably one of the most picturesque family friendly carp lakes in France. There are 4 swims on the lake. The total stock is now well over 80 fish in 2 acres with a lake record carp of 55lb and catfish of over 100lb.
From £1500/lake exclusive
Authentico
Authentico is a 17 acre French carp lake which can accommodate up to 12 anglers during any given week. Estimates are around 400 carp residing in Authentico, with an average weight of around 30lbs. There’s an good number of 40’s, 50’s and 60’s and an impressive number of carp to 70lb+. This large gravel pit is a big fish water in its own right and is particularly popular with larger groups of 10 to 12 anglers with moderate to higher levels of angling experience. This is a drive and survive venue. There is not a food package option available at Authentico.
From £2100/lake exclusive
La Petite Coquais
The lake at La Petite Coquais is approximately 3 acres in size, has 7 pegs and is suited to a maximum of 4 anglers per week. The lakebed is predominately a slate or silt substrate with depths ranging from 4–11ft. The lake stock now contains a good head of 100 plus carp, with commons and mirrors to 40lb ,Grass Carp to 45lb, Sturgeon to 20lb+, and Catfish to 40lbs.
From £1345/lake exclusive
Lac Claudette
Lac Claudette is a 7 acre gravel pit with crystal clear waters, located near the village of Ballots. The lake is home to 200 carp up to 60lb and one large catfish in excess of 120lbs. The lake hosts 6 swims and we allow 5 anglers to fish the lake at anyone time.
From £1100/lake exclusive
Petite Retreat
Petite Retreat is a stunning 4 acre lake with carp to 50lb. This family run carp fishing lake is suitable for the whole family and is situated in the beautiful region of Limousin, South-Western France. There is a food package option available at Petite Retreat which includes breakfast and an evening meal.
From £600/lake exclusive
Barbret Lake
Barbret Lakes hold a large stock of mirror carp and common carp with approximately thirty 20s, twenty 30s, twenty 40s, seven 50s and three 60s, three Catfish to approx 80lb, Grass Carp, Pike and Tench. The lake is 1.2 acres in size, so is quite a small lake, and has depths ranging from 4tf to 9ft in the deepest areas with key lake features including gravel bars, margins and a small island. Most the weed beds and all the snags have been removed from the fishery.
From £1120/lake exclusive
Noah’s Lake
Noah’s Lake has 4 swims, is located roughly 2.5 hours drive from the port of Calais and has approx 80 Carp to 55lb+. The lake is 6 acres in size with lots of features such as a shallow plateaux to deep pockets of silt. The Carp are hard fighting and range from 20lb to 55lb in weight. The lake is beautiful, surrounded by wild forest and is a stones throw from the lakeside accommodation.
From £1500/lake exclusive
Cheshire Lake
Cheshire Lake is a 7 acre French carp lake which can accommodate up to 6 anglers during any given week. The average carp weight is breathtaking! There are between 100 to 120 carp in the lake. Currently the average carp is close to 45lb. The largest mirror is 65lb and the largest common carp exceeds 65lb+ according to recent catch reports. This intimate gravel pit is a big fish water in its own right and is particularly popular with small groups of 4 anglers with higher levels of angling experience. This is a drive and survive venue. There is not a food package option available at Cheshire Lake.
From £1250/lake exclusive
Lac du Marne
Lac du Marne is a mature tree lined 40 acre lake and holds approximately 400 carp to 60lbs. Due to the size of the venue and the low stock. If you are an experienced angler looking for a challenge then Lac du Marne is for you.
From £200/per person
Pegasus Lake 2
Pegasus Lake 2 is a 32 acre gravel pit located in the Champagne region of France. Depths vary from 8-12 feet and the venue has a range of features including gravel bars, plateaus, hard spots, weed and some siltier areas. It’s in an ideal location for a drive and survive carp fishing holiday at roughly 3.5 hours drive form Calais.
From £250/per person
Palm Tree Lagoon
Palm Tree Lagoon fishery in Thailand is located approximately 2hrs drive from arguably the craziest party capital in the world, Bangkok. If you want to spend your days fishing for 170lb+ Siamese carp and your evenings partying the night away in the various nightclubs, bars and tourist hot spots Thailand has to offer, then you’re in the right place.
From £120/per person
Lake Ruby 2
Lake Ruby 2 is 6 acre in size and is located across the road to the main Lake Ruby complex. The stock is unknown however the lake does contain a good number fish to have a go at.
From £800/lake exclusive
Pegasus Lake 1
Pegasus Lake 1 is a 30 acre gravel pit located in the Champagne region of France. It’s in an ideal location for a drive and survive venue at roughly 3.5 hours drive form Calais. There are 9 swims, 7 of which are double swims, with a maximum of 12 anglers per week. Over 1000 carp have been stocked in the lake up to 50lb+.
From £300/per person
Lake Ruby
Lake Ruby is a 19 acre gin clear gravel pit with carp to 56lb. This venue offers your carp fishing holidays in France and located close to Calais. This venue is bookable on a lake exclusive basis as well as single anglers. Lake Ruby is popular with anglers looking for a drive and survive carp fishing holiday in France on a budget. An optional food package is available.
From £225/per person
Drive and Survive Carp Fishing Holidays in France.
We’re often asked about our drive and survive carp fishing holidays in France. Is it easy to find the lake? What do I need to take for a drive and survive carp fishing holiday? How much should I budget? In our opinion it’s one of the best ways to start carp fishing abroad. Other than taking the essentials such as your Passport, Map and Satnav, Euros and Ferry Booking, you’re almost set to go! We’d recommend you take some bait, 20kg to 30kg of boilies should be about right for a 1 week session however with the change in EU legislation it’s likely you’ll have to buy the quantities of bait you’ll need once you’re in Europe. Some food to get you through the first couple of days until you find a supermarket and something like a Ridge Monkey power pack so you can charge your mobile phone, camera and head torch. It’s a simple and relatively cheap carp fishing holiday experience and it’s highly popular among UK anglers.
Carp Fishing Holidays in France with tackle hire.
We have a number of venues offering carp fishing holidays in France with tackle hire. Tackle hire varies from venue to venue but could include hiring rowing boats, bait boats and echo sounders to your more typical tackle hire package such as bivvy, bed chair, rods and reels. Carp fishing holidays in France with tackle hire are ideal for anglers looking to fly to their chosen destination. This is because there’s limited baggage and weight restrictions on most flights. In addition to tackle hire, several Carp Social venues stock tackle and bait which you can purchase on site as well as providing unhooking equipment such as landing nets, unhooking mats and weigh slings, so that’s one less thing for you to bring in your hand luggage or cram into the back of your vehicle.
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