We’ve got just the French carp fishing holiday for you. Here are five big French carp lakes that are guaranteed to leave you awestruck at their beauty and anticipating a very large carp!
1. Brocard Small
Long and thin in shape, encompassing around 29 acres (not exactly small at all then!), Brocard Small holds a good stock of incredible looking carp to well over 50lb & catfish to 110lb. Four swims (all doubles) are spread along the length of the water, meaning you certainly won’t feel hemmed in.
Four hours drive from the port of Calais, in the Champagne region of France.
“This is a truly beautiful lake, the crescent shape of the lake puts the other pegs well out of sight. With a forest behind you and a tree lined far margin ahead you really get feeling you have the lake to yourselves. As a drive and survive venue it has everything you need.”
Stan Feerick
Find out more about Brocard Small here – Carp Fishing France
2. Emeraude
Emeraude Carp is a 15 acre gravel pit located in North West France, a rewarding lake for experienced anglers. The lake is packed with features, big variations in depth and wild looking overhanging margins.
The lake offers a very natural feel, with a layout that gives each angler plenty of space. Baitboats are welcome & a rowing boat is supplied on every swim free of charge, making easy work of longer range fishing and fishing closer to the margins.
”32 fish, scaled mirrors, fullys, linears, colourful fish, two real lumps and loads of stunning carp. The swim offers the chance to fish both the margins and open water, which allows you to adapt your fishing based on the weather and your own preferences. Highly recommended location, excellent stock!”
Titouan Yutri
Find out more about Emeraude here – Carp Fishing in France
3. Renarde
Renarde is an exceptionally pretty and natural 17-acre lake in the Champagne region, just a 4-hour drive from Calais. Its bays, central island and overhanging margins make this a very interesting lake to fish.
Renarde has a history as a carp lake, but since 2020 it is under the expert management of the Bachelier family, renowned for their French carp lakes such as Jonchery. With this new management has come a greater stock of even bigger carp to over 60lb and better facilities.
With four double swims, the lake comfortably accommodates up to 8 anglers. In short, Renarde combines big carp fishing with stunning surroundings, making it a must-visit destination.
”2 anglers, 32 fish caught, a new pb 44lb 8oz common, also a 36lb mirror, 30lb common, 30lb grass carp 4 x doubles from 17 to 19lb. All others 20lb-29lb. Very hard fighting fish due to the depth of the lake and all fish in pristine condition and friendly bailiffs.”
Bryan Newell
Find out more about Renarde here – French carp fishing
4. Brocard Large
Brocard Large is 39 acres, picturesque and abundant with wildlife. It holds a good stock of carp to over 50lb and 15 sizeable catfish. You have the choice of several double swims and one that can be booked as a single or a double.
This is a venue that has a huge number of regulars – anglers that return year after year for another week of total peace and quiet with a few big carp thrown in.
“I would definitely recommend this venue to a friend because the overall experience was great and the fish in this lake are outstanding. Thank you for your first class service.”
Daniel Eldridge
Find out more about Brocard Large here – Carp fishing France
5. Lassicourt
Lassicourt is a 13.5-acre gravel pit located in the Champagne region, offering raw, natural beauty and character. With an intricate layout of islands, bays and natural features, the lake provides a variety of unique and rewarding carp fishing spots.
The lake has four well-spaced, comfortable swims for a maximum of six anglers, which ensures plenty of space and focus for each session. Unlike a polished commercial fishery, Lassicourt is packed with features and challenges for anglers who enjoy strategic, thoughtful carp fishing. It’s the perfect destination for those seeking big, wild and natural carp fishing in France.
”100% would recommend this one, would love to go back really lovely lake with lots of features and character. The lake feels very private in every swim because of the way the islands split up the lake, the swims are very large and spacious and having the boat available to hire is a really nice bonus!”
Jamie Bellhouse
Find out more about Lassicourt here – Carp fishing France
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