The opportunity for a week’s carp fishing in France either fishing solo, or with friends is a special event. Whilst the size of the lake is a personal choice, whether you are fishing alone or with a small group of friends the lake size can become an important factor, due to how carp react to angling pressure.
If the lake is too big you can chase them around the lake all week and if the lake is too small, for the number of anglers fishing, the carp may shut down resulting in a hard week’s fishing.
We’ve put together a list of some of the best small exclusive carp lakes in France for 2 to 4 anglers.
The Best Small Exclusive Carp Lakes in France
- Lac de Mandeix – 6 acres with carp to over 55lbs, recommended for 2 to 3 anglers
- Spruce lake – 7 acres with carp to over 50lbs, ideal for 3 to 4 anglers
- Forest Pool – 2 acres, with carp 60lbs, perfect for 1 or 2 anglers
- Lake Mongenet – 3 acres, carp to 60lbs, accommodates 2 anglers
- Hill House Lake – 6 acres, carp to mid 50s, great for 3 to 4 anglers
- Etang Rouge – 2 acres, carp to 70lbs, suited to 2 or 3 anglers
Small Exclusive Carp Lakes in France with Accommodation
Located within 13 acres of private forest in the Limousin national park, Lac de Mandeix is a 6 acre exclusive lake with accommodation and a very impressive head of carp to 55lbs. The lake can be fished by 2 anglers using 3 rods of 3 anglers using 2 rods.
Set back just 30m from the waters edge is a modern lodge which can sleep up to 4 making this an ideal venue for a family or non angling partner.
Lac de Mandeix – exclusive carp lake with accommodation ideal for 2 to 3 anglers
Spruce lake is 6.5 acres in size and has a good head of 40lb plus carp to just over 50lbs. It is ideally suited to 3 or 4 anglers. The facilities and food package on site are superb.
Bookings can be per angler or a lake exclusive bookings.
Spruce lake – a 6 acre lake recommended for 3 to 4 anglers
For a small lake Forest Pool has some very big carp with the lake record over 60lbs. At just 2 acres in size this intimate and exclusive carp lake is set within a stunning forest and is suited to 1 or 2 anglers.
Set just 10 metres back from the lake is a cosy chalet which can accommodate 4, also making this a great venue to visit with non angling guests.
Forest Pool – An intimate 2 acre lake for 1 to 2 anglers
Small exclusive carp lakes ideal for anglers and non anglers
A fantastic small exclusive carp lake in France which is ideal for both anglers and non anglers. The set up includes a luxury chalet which can accommodate 6 which has an outdoor terrace area for dining and relaxing on overlooking the lake making it a really sociable set up. There is also a swimming pool and the grounds are completely private. The lake is 3 acres in size and is very much an ‘action’ water. A maximum of 2 anglers are permitted to fish the lake.