Lac des Demoiselles
Availability 2 Anglers
| Week / Days | Status | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 5 - 12 Sep, 2026 S 5 S 6 M 7 T 8 W 9 T 10 F 11 S 12 | Booked | |
| 37 | 12 - 19 Sep, 2026 S 12 S 13 M 14 T 15 W 16 T 17 F 18 S 19 | Booked | |
| 38 | 19 - 26 Sep, 2026 S 19 S 20 M 21 T 22 W 23 T 24 F 25 S 26 | Booked | |
| 39 | 26 Sep, 2026 - 3 Oct, 2026 S 26 S 27 M 28 T 29 W 30 T 1 F 2 S 3 | Booked | |
Lac des Demoiselles is a mature 2.5-acre carp lake set among established trees in the peaceful countryside of France’s Haute-Vienne region. The lake is home to an impressive stock of beautifully conditioned common and mirror carp to over 60lb and is available exclusively for a maximum of two anglers.
With only two anglers sharing the entire lake, there is plenty of water to explore and no need to compete for productive areas, creating a quiet and uncrowded fishing experience.
The Lake
Originally created around 35 years ago as a private trout fishery, Lac des Demoiselles was later developed specifically for carp fishing. Considerable work has taken place over the years to shape the lake into the fishery it is today.
The lake has previously been drained, with around 10,000 tonnes of accumulated silt removed along with nuisance fish. The lake bed was reshaped, the dam bank strengthened and additional carp introduced to complement the original stock.
Today, Lac des Demoiselles holds an excellent head of healthy common and mirror carp, including fish to over 60lb and a good spread of impressive carp throughout the stock.
The Fishing
Four well-positioned swims are situated around the lake, allowing both anglers to move between different areas and adapt their approach as the fish move.
Each swim provides enough room for a bivvy and a three-rod set-up. Because the lake is limited to just two anglers, there is plenty of flexibility to change swims, follow showing fish and make the most of different parts of the water throughout the week.
The spring-fed lake offers plenty of variation in depth, ranging from around 1 metre in the shallower areas to approximately 4 metres towards the dam. The lake bed is mainly clay and gravel, with a number of interesting features to locate.
Established water lilies and areas of oxygenating weed can be found around the shallower margins, providing valuable cover and natural habitat for the carp. Spending time watching the water and understanding where the fish are moving can play an important part in getting the best from the lake.
Water quality is excellent and provides a healthy environment in which the carp continue to grow and thrive. Maintaining the condition and quality of the stock remains a priority.
Your Stay
Lac des Demoiselles offers the opportunity to combine quality carp fishing with a relaxing stay in attractive rural surroundings.
For anglers looking for additional comfort, or those travelling with a partner or family, a charming stone gîte is available alongside a private swimming pool. This makes the venue equally suited to a dedicated fishing trip or a more relaxed holiday where everyone can enjoy their time away.
The lake can be booked with or without the gîte.
Guests choosing to fish without the gîte have use of the on-site mobile home, which provides shower, toilet and cooking facilities throughout their stay. More information on both options can be found in the Facilities section.
A maximum of two non-angling guests may accompany the anglers.
Exclusive Fishing for Two
The exclusivity is one of the biggest attractions of Lac des Demoiselles. With a maximum of only two anglers fishing the full 2.5-acre lake, there is plenty of room to explore different areas without feeling tied to a particular swim.
Whether you are concentrating on one of the lake’s larger carp, moving around to stay in touch with showing fish or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings, Lac des Demoiselles provides an intimate carp fishing experience in a beautiful part of rural France.
Bookings run from Saturday to Saturday.
Standard Package
Breakfast & Dinner – €180 per angler, per week
Choose from a cooked or continental breakfast, delivered directly to your swim, plus a home-cooked evening meal delivered to your swim.
Add a deli-style lunch – €60 per angler, per week
Flexible Packages
Breakfast Only – €70 per angler, per week
A cooked or continental breakfast delivered directly to your swim.
Dinner Only – €110 per angler, per week
A home-cooked evening meal delivered directly to your swim.
One-Off Evening Meal – €15 per meal
A home-cooked evening meal delivered to your swim or gîte.
One-off meals are available a maximum of twice during your stay and require at least 24 hours’ notice. If you would like evening meals on more than two nights, one of the food packages must be booked.
Additional Information
All meals are freshly home cooked using locally sourced ingredients, with a seasonal selection of home-cooked and BBQ meals.
Menus change throughout the season, and the appropriate menu will be sent to you for the dates of your stay.
Meal choices must be submitted at least two weeks before your arrival.
Dietary requirements and allergies can be accommodated wherever possible. Please let us know in advance so suitable arrangements can be made.
Fishing Rules
- Rod Limits: A maximum of three rods per angler may be used when there are two anglers fishing. If there are three anglers, the limit is two rods per angler.
- Main Line: A minimum 12lb main line must be used.
- Braid: Braided main line is not permitted, except on marker and spod rods.
- Leaders & Knots: No leaders of any kind are permitted, and there must be no knots in the main line.
- Leadcore: Leadcore is strictly prohibited.
- Anti-Tangle Tubing: A minimum of 18 inches (45cm) of anti-tangle tubing must be used on all fishing rods to help protect the fish.
- Hooks: Microbarbed hooks only. Bent hooks are strictly prohibited.
- Lead Setups: Only semi-fixed lead setups are permitted and the lead must be able to discharge easily. Rigs may be checked during your stay to ensure they comply with the lake rules.
- Bait Boats: Bait boats are permitted.
- Boilies: Only fresh stabilised boilies, freezer boilies or the house boilie may be used.
- Pellets: Only house pellets may be used. These can be ordered in advance or purchased on arrival.
- Particles: Only house particles may be used. These can be ordered in advance or purchased on arrival.
- Carp Care Equipment: The landing nets, unhooking mats, retainers and carp-care antiseptic provided by the lake must be used. Personal carp-care equipment is not permitted.
- Stalking: Stalking is not permitted.
- Fishing Boundaries: Fishing is only permitted from designated areas. The dam wall and any roped-off areas are strictly out of bounds.
- Fish Retention: Fish must not be sacked. A fish may be kept in a retainer for a maximum of 15 minutes while weighing and photography equipment is prepared.
- Fish Handling: Fish must not be moved away from the swim. All weighing and photography must take place within the swim or in the water. Fish must never be carried up the bank.
- Rod Safety: Fishing rods must never be left unattended.
- Stock Ponds: Fishing in any of the stock ponds is strictly prohibited.
General Rules
- Drugs & Alcohol: Illegal drugs are strictly prohibited. Alcohol may be consumed responsibly and in moderation.
- Smoking: Please do not discard cigarette butts on the ground. Ashtrays are provided and must be used.
- Litter: Please keep the lake and grounds tidy and dispose of all rubbish in the bins provided.
- Campfires: Campfires are not permitted.
- BBQs: BBQs are permitted only in the designated BBQ area.
- Noise: Please respect other guests and the surrounding environment by keeping noise to a reasonable level. Avoid excessive shouting and keep radios and music at a respectful volume.
- Toilets: Please use the toilet facilities provided and do not use the surrounding grounds.
- Cleanliness: Please keep all facilities clean and leave them in the same condition as you found them on arrival.
- Pets: Dogs are permitted only by prior arrangement. A cleaning fee will apply.
| Port | Distance |
|---|---|
| Calais | 417 miles |
| St. Malo | 260 miles |
| Caen | 271 miles |
| Le Havre | 293 miles |
| Dieppe | 333 miles |
| Cherbourge | 339 miles |
| Roscoff | 347 miles |
| Dunkirk | 418 miles |
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