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Oak Tree Lakes

Pays de la Loire, France Drive & Survive Lake Exclusive
Lake Size
3.5 acres
Biggest Carp
44lb 8ozlb+
Max Anglers
3
Lake Record
44lb 8oz
Country
France

Set in the peaceful countryside of Montenay in western France, Oak Tree Lakes offers an exclusive carp fishing holiday designed for anglers who want privacy, challenge, and a true drive and survive experience. This private French carp fishing venue combines quiet natural surroundings with lake-exclusive access, creating the perfect setting for unforgettable sessions with friends, family, or serious carp anglers chasing something special.

Covering around three and a half acres, Oak Tree Lakes delivers a more intimate style of carp fishing in France. The lake has been developed for anglers who enjoy watercraft, observation, and the reward of earning every bite. This is not a runs water packed with pressured fish. Instead, it offers a more authentic and rewarding fishing experience where patience and good angling decisions can lead to incredible results.

The lake is available on an exclusive-use basis, giving your group complete privacy throughout the stay. No crowded banks, no interruptions, and no competing anglers. Whether you are planning a relaxed carp fishing holiday in France with mates or targeting a personal best in peaceful surroundings, Oak Tree Lakes provides the freedom to fish at your own pace.

Oak Tree Lakes is home to impressive carp, including fish already over 40lb and others believed to exceed that mark which remain uncaught. These hard-fighting carp are known for being cautious, powerful, and rarely fooled, adding to the lake’s appeal for experienced anglers seeking a genuine challenge. Every capture here feels earned, making each session memorable long after the trip ends.

Located within easy reach for UK anglers travelling to France, Oak Tree Lakes is ideal for drive and survive carp fishing holidays. Anglers stay in their own bivvies beside the water, staying fully immersed in the fishing experience while enjoying practical on-site facilities. For guests wanting additional comfort, the separate on-site gîte can also be booked independently, making the venue suitable for both dedicated anglers and mixed holiday groups.

Food Package Available
Fish Care Stations
Night Fishing Permitted
Showers & Toilets
Car Parking
Catch & Return Required
Exclusive lake hire for your booking duration
Approximately 3.5-acre private carp lake
Quiet rural location in Montenay, France
Drive and survive carp fishing setup
Off-grid dry toilet facilities
Solar-powered shower
Landing nets provided
Carp cradles provided
Weigh slings provided
Scales available for guest use
Food packages available on request
Ample parking for multiple vehicles
Peaceful natural surroundings with minimal disturbance
Optional Gîte Accommodation

The on-site gîte is available separately from the fishing package and can accommodate up to 6 guests.

Gîte Features
Open-plan double bedroom upstairs
Second bedroom with twin beds
Comfortable sofa bed downstairs
Modern wet room with shower, toilet, and sink
Fully equipped kitchen
Fresh bed linen included
Towels provided
Hairdryer included
Travel cot available on request
Additional beds available on request at extra cost
Suitable for couples, families, or small groups
Pets not permitted
Oak Tree Lakes is stocked with a well-established head of hard-fighting carp that perfectly suits anglers looking for a rewarding French carp fishing challenge. The lake contains a mixture of quality fish with several carp already exceeding the 40lb mark, alongside uncaught residents believed to be even bigger.

These specimen carp are not regularly caught and have developed naturally in a low-pressure environment, making each capture feel even more special. The fish are known for their strength, caution, and unpredictable behaviour, rewarding anglers who approach the lake with patience and attention to detail.

Rather than focusing on high catch numbers, Oak Tree Lakes offers the opportunity for meaningful captures and genuine personal best potential. It is the type of private carp lake in France where one take can completely define the trip.

New stock has also been introduced to continue developing the lake for the future, ensuring exciting potential for returning anglers looking to experience one of the more natural and rewarding carp fishing holidays in France.
Oak Tree Lakes keeps the bait approach simple and flexible, allowing anglers to fish with confidence while protecting the long-term quality of the lake and stock.

Anglers are welcome to bring their own bait
Food packages can be arranged on request
Bait advice is available from the fishery owners
Suitable for short sessions or extended carp fishing holidays
Ideal for anglers travelling from the UK wanting a straightforward drive and survive setup

The venue is designed to make travelling to France for carp fishing as stress-free as possible. Whether you prefer arriving fully prepared or arranging supplies locally, Oak Tree Lakes offers a practical and relaxed approach that suits both experienced anglers and groups visiting France for the first time.
Drive and Survive Rules
Fishing Rules
The welfare of our carp comes first – all fish must be handled with care and respect.

Maximum of three fishing rods per angler
No rods to be left unattended Maximum one hook per rig.
All hooks must be barbless or micro barb
Minimum line strength 12lbs
Fresh/ Freezer boilies only. Particle can be used only if purchased from Oaktree Lakes
Carp care kit must be used and hook holds or any wounds to fish treated
Do not sack the fish or leave overnight.
Fish can be placed in a retainer for a maximum of 15 minutes whilst preparing to weigh the fish and take photographs
Keep the fish wet at all times and have a bucket of lake water ready before you take the fish onto the mats
Landing nets, cradles and weigh slings will be provided – please use these and not your own and never leave a fish unattended
All fish must be released and returned to the water as quickly as possible with the utmost care
Please report any damaged fish before putting back in the lake
No standing with fish out of the water for photos.
Dispose of all litter including fishing line, cigarette ends etc – do not leave rubbish in your swim.
Please report any breakages so that we can sort them as soon as possible
We will not tolerate any intoxicated, aggressive, excessively loud or unsafe behaviour will be asked to leave immediately without a refund.
General Rules
Please treat the lake, the grounds with respect at all times

If using the boat a life jacket is to be worn at all times
Use the toilet provided which is a dry toilet
Please use the shower gel provided as only bio can be used.
No excess noise
Bait boats permitted
Do not chop down bankside vegetation
The Management will accept no responsibility for accident or loss

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Dieppe Good for Normandy lakes
Caen (Ouistreham) Portsmouth to Caen
Cherbourg West of Normandy
Le Havre Upper Normandy
St Malo West France / Brittany

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