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Lake Size
1.75 acres
Biggest Carp
42lb+
Swims
3
Max Anglers
3
Lake Record
42
Country
France

Birch Lake is a unique carp fishing holiday in France that offers far more than just carp. Located within the Famous Five complex, this 1.75-acre water delivers a true mixed-species experience, ideal for anglers who enjoy variety, challenge, and a more natural approach to fishing.

Available on a lake exclusive basis for up to three anglers, Birch Lake is perfect for small groups or mates’ trips looking for a private fishing experience. The lake’s clay base, combined with areas of silt and gravel, creates a constantly changing environment that rewards watercraft, observation, and tactical angling.

Unlike more commercial venues, Birch Lake has a wilder feel. There are no formal swims, giving anglers the freedom to explore natural bank-side spots and adapt their approach. This makes it especially appealing for those seeking a more traditional, less pressured French carp fishing lake.

Whether you’re targeting specimen carp, powerful catfish, or simply enjoying varied sport, Birch offers a rewarding challenge. For anglers travelling from the UK, it’s an excellent drive and survive carp fishing France option with plenty of action and diversity packed into one exclusive venue.

Accommodation
Bait Shop
Food Package Available
Showers & Toilets
Dog Friendly
Car Parking
Exclusive lake hire (max 3 anglers)
Natural, non-peg fishing areas for flexible angling
On-site accommodation
Two bedrooms with twin single beds
Comfortable and modern living space
Food package available across the complex
Free stay for non-fishing guests
Pets welcome
Secure and peaceful surroundings

Designed for comfort, flexibility, and a relaxed fishing holiday experience
Birch Lake is one of the most diverse carp fishing lakes in France, offering a mix of species that keeps every session interesting.

Carp to 42lb, with fish from low doubles to 40lb+
Catfish to 90lb
Sturgeon to 21lb
Grass carp
Pike to 85cm, plus zander and perch
Silver fish including roach, rudd, and some bream

This is a lake that rewards thought and effort. The carp are well-established and hard-fighting, often holding near catfish zones. Locating fish and adapting your tactics is key to success.

Recent stocking has further enhanced the lake, with new common carp introduced to push the quality even higher. For anglers chasing a PB or simply consistent action, Birch offers both challenge and opportunity.
A full bait package is available on arrival, making Birch Lake an excellent choice for anglers travelling from the UK or abroad.

High-quality frozen boilies supplied on-site
Freshly prepared with no preservatives or fillers
Proven recipes used across top French venues
Popular flavours include Cranberry & Caviar and Squid & Octopus
Particle mixes (maize and wheat) prepared fresh on-site

All baits are designed to be highly digestible and nutritionally balanced, supporting fish health while maximising attraction.

👉 Ideal for travelling anglers who want reliable, fish-proven bait without the hassle of transport
We don’t want to be too draconian or prescriptive in our approach to angling at Famous Five Fishing. But we love our fish and we adore the environments in which they are located. And we know our guests feel the same way and will love and respect all that we have created.

Mainline and Terminal Tackle
● Mainline: 18lb minimum (20lb+ recommended on Eagles)
● No braided main line, except on spod or marker rods.
● Hooklink: 35lb minimum
● No lead core or leaders.
● Minimum 18inches of rig tubing.
● Barbless hooks only.
● No curved, bent or long shanked hooks.
● No fixed/bolt or tethered rigs (ronnie, 360, spinner)

Bait
● Tinned or frozen sweetcorn is allowed. No plastic hookbaits and no nuts (except as hookbaits).
● Bait boats are allowed. A rowing boat is available at the risk of the angler
● Only particle and pellet purchased on-site can be used
● No dumping of unused baits at the end of the week.

Fishing
● 3 rods per angler maximum which must not be left unattended.
● All rods must be a minimum of 3lb test curve.
● Stalking with one rod is allowed wherever it is safe to do so.
● All carp over 40lbs, cats over 100lbs and all grass carp are to be photographed in the water

Environment
Keep the swims clean and tidy. Please use the rubbish bins provided at each swim. Please ensure all glass and bottles goes in to the appropriately labelled dustbin.

Approximate Driving Times from Ferry Ports

Calais / Eurotunnel Most popular crossing
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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