Brittany is a beautiful region and home to to some of the best carp lakes in France. Carp lakes in Brittany are easily accessable from the ferry ports of Caen, Le Havre and St Malo. Take an overnight ferry from Portsmouth on Friday evening and arrive at the lake before midday to truly make the most of your fishing trip.
Carp Fishing in Brittany and the Surrounding Area
- Chestnut Pool – St Malo – 42 miles, Caen – 88 miles, Cherbourge – 111 miles
- Carp Quarry – Roscoff – 55 miles, St Malo – 95 miles, Caen – 180 miles
- CarpHunters Lake – St Malo 78 miles, Caen – 158 miles, Roscoff – 165 miles
- Lac Claudette – Caen – 76 miles, St Malo – 78 miles, Le Havre 185 miles
- Willow Lake – St Malo – 87 miles, Caen – 129 miles, La Havre – 173 miles
- Woody’s Hooked in France – St Malo – 77 miles, Caen 126 miles, Cherbourge 161 miles
Here are the 6 of the best carp lakes in Brittany or close to Brittany which can all be reached within a couple of hours drive from the nearest ferry terminal.
1. Chestnut Pool
Distance from Ferry Port:
- St Malo – 42 miles
- Caen – 88 miles
- Cherbourge – 111 miles
Chestnut Pool is an intimate pool of just over an acre in size with carp to over 50lbs. The superb venue is ideal for anglers and non anglers and has an luxury lodge which overlooks the lake and can sleep up to 4 adults. There is also a hot tub on the wrap around veranda. Does it get much better than this?
2. Carp Quarry
Distance from Ferry Port:
- Roscoff – 55 miles,
- St Malo – 95 miles
- Caen – 180 miles
Carp Quarry is a 3 acre lake which is home to some very special carp. There are around 200 carp which as of 2023 had an average size of over 38lbs and a lake record of over 60lbs. At only a 90 minute drive from the nearest ferry port it is a pleasant journey to arrive at Carp Quarry. Set back just 25 metres from the lake is a gite which sleeps up to 6 adults making this an ideal venue for combining fishing with day time site seeing an trip with non angling members of the family.
3. CarpHunters Lake
Distance from Ferry Port:
- St Malo 78 miles
- Caen – 158 miles
- Roscoff – 165 miles
Carpunters Lake is a mature 5 acre lake which offers everything a carp angler could look for. There are big carp to over 50lbs and for those anglers who enjoy close quarters actions and under the rod tip stalking this lake won’t disappoint! There is even an option chalet which can be hire for the do not want to night fish every night or for non angling guests.
4. Lac Claudette
Distance from Ferry Port:
- Caen – 76 miles
- St Malo – 78 miles
- Le Havre 185 miles
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