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Lake Size
7 & 3 acres acres
Biggest Carp
50+lb+
Average Weight
30+lb
Swims
6
Max Anglers
5
Lake Record
67
Country
France

Located in the heart of the Massignac countryside, Carp France Fishing is a long-established French carp fishing venue offering exclusive carp fishing holidays in France for UK anglers. Just 45 minutes from Limoges, this well-known destination combines proven carp fishing with comfortable lakeside accommodation, making it an ideal choice for anglers looking for a complete carp fishing holiday in France.

Established in 1999, Carp France is one of the original French carp fishing lakes built for travelling anglers and has built a strong reputation over the years for quality fishing and relaxed, private holidays. The venue features two exclusive carp lakes — Kingfisher Lake and Lac Lucie — both available for private hire only, each with its own fully equipped chalet sleeping up to six guests. Whether you’re planning a mates’ trip, a family fishing holiday, or a focused week chasing big carp, this venue offers flexibility and privacy.

Kingfisher Lake is a stunning 7-acre tree-lined water designed for groups of up to five anglers, while Lac Lucie offers a more intimate 3-acre exclusive carp fishing experience for up to three anglers. Both lakes provide excellent water coverage, stalking opportunities, and varied depths, creating exciting fishing for both experienced anglers and those newer to specimen carp fishing.

This is a venue built around making carp fishing holidays easy. Ideal for drive and survive carp fishing in France, Carp France also caters for fly-in anglers with airport transfers, tackle hire, food packages, and on-site bait preparation. For anglers travelling from the UK, this removes much of the stress of organising a fishing trip abroad while keeping the full carp fishing experience intact.

With strong stock levels, proven big fish potential, comfortable accommodation, and a personalised approach from experienced owners, Carp France stands out as a quality French carp fishing holiday destination. If you’re looking for private carp lake France holidays with comfort, convenience, and serious fish, this is a venue worth booking.

Accommodation
WiFi
Bait Boat Hire
Bait Shop
BBQ Area
Food Package Available
Night Fishing Permitted
Showers & Toilets
Electric Points
Car Parking
Bait Fridge/Freezer
Catch & Return Required
Airport Transfers Available
Kingfisher Lake (Exclusive Hire)
7-acre private carp fishing lake
Exclusive booking only (Saturday to Saturday)
Maximum 5 anglers
6 swims across two sides of the lake
Two double swims for fishing in pairs
Full lake access for stalking and margin fishing
Lakeside chalet included
Sleeps up to 6 guests
Two bedrooms (double + twin)
Sofa bed in living area
Fully equipped kitchen
Fridge/freezer
Microwave
Oven and hob
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Iron and ironing board
Bathroom with shower and WC
TV with UK channels
Bedding and towels provided for chalet use
Travel cot and high chair on request
Outdoor seating area
Charcoal BBQ
Dip pool (June to September)
House Wi-Fi available nearby
Airport collection available
Tackle hire available
Food packages available
Bait boat hire available

Lac Lucie (Exclusive Hire)
3-acre private carp fishing lake
Exclusive booking only (Saturday to Saturday)
Maximum 3 anglers
3 swims across two sides of the lake
Double swim available
Full lake access for stalking
Fully equipped chalet included
Sleeps up to 6 guests
Two bedrooms (double + twin)
Sofa bed in living room
Fully equipped kitchen
Fridge/freezer
Microwave
Oven and hob
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Bathroom with shower and WC
TV with UK channels
English plug sockets
Wi-Fi included
Hot tub (June to September)
Dip pool (June to September)
Charcoal BBQ
Travel cot and high chair on request
Airport transfers available
Tackle packages available
Food packages available
Bait boat hire available

For travelling anglers wanting to pack lighter, Carp France also offers tackle packages including bivvies, bedchairs, rods, scales, and essential equipment. Landing nets, cradles, and unhooking mats are provided free with every booking.

Two upgraded bait boats are also available to hire for the 2026 season, helping anglers fish more effectively and accurately.

For complete convenience, food packages can also be arranged, including full English breakfasts, bankside breakfast baguettes, and freshly prepared evening meals — ideal for anglers who want to maximise fishing time and focus fully on the lake.
Kingfisher Lake
Kingfisher Lake holds an impressive stock of over 100 carp, with a healthy mix of commons and mirrors. This well-established stock gives anglers plenty of action while still offering genuine big carp fishing potential. Following recent stocking, the lake now contains an even stronger spread of quality fish, including multiple carp over 30lb and several over 45lb.

There are at least three known specimen carp over 50lb, with the historical lake record standing at an impressive 67lb. For anglers targeting a new PB, Kingfisher offers real opportunity, whether fishing long sessions or stalking the margins.

Catfish anglers are also in for a challenge, with over 15 hard-fighting catfish believed to exceed 50lb, including fish approaching 90lb. The previous venue record stands at a huge 145lb 8oz.

Lac Lucie
Lac Lucie offers a more refined specimen carp fishing experience, with a carefully managed stock and an excellent average fish size. The lake currently holds around 80 carp, with an average weight exceeding 30lb, making it a serious big fish water.

The stock includes strong, hard-fighting common and mirror carp, with multiple 40lb fish and at least two carp over the 50lb mark. Additional stocking has further strengthened the lake, adding more quality fish over 20lb.

For anglers wanting consistent action with excellent average weights and a genuine chance of landing a PB carp, Lac Lucie is a highly attractive French carp fishing venue.
At Carp France, all bait is produced on-site using carefully selected ingredients to ensure it is safe for the fish, effective in the water, and proven to catch. This gives anglers confidence in using bait the fish are already familiar with, especially as the fish are regularly fed these bait types during the winter months.

Available bait options include:

Boilies (Maple Syrup or Spicy Fish)
Pop-ups
Wafters
Hookbaits
Glug
Pellets
Parti-blend
Maize
Chilli hemp

A recommended bait package is available for every angler and provides an excellent starting point for the week:

5kg boilies
5kg pellets
5kg parti-blend
Free matching hookbait pot

Bait orders are prepared in advance and ready for arrival, making this ideal for anglers travelling from the UK or those flying over for their carp fishing holiday in France.
We want you to enjoy your holiday at our fishery but in order to protect our fish and our property we have put in place some essential rules. Our overarching principle is respect. Please respect our fish, our property, our neighbours and us:

Maximum of three fishing rods per angler and no rods to be left unattended when your line is in the water
Maximum one hook per rig. All hooks must be barbless. We recommend Pallatrax Gripz
All bait fish must be caught at fishery (if fresh water fish baits)
No nuts or shelf-life boilies, lead core or barbed hooks (barbless hooks only) and no braided main lines, snag leaders or shock leaders
Rig tubing must be used no less than 600mm when ledgering
Landing nets, cradles and weigh slings are provided – please use these and not your own and never leave a fish unattended
Carp care antiseptic gel must be used to treat hook wounds after each catch (available to buy if needed)
Ensure all hooks with boilies attached are at least 4ft off the ground if unattended to avoid injury to wildlife and pets
Ensure your landing net is always within reach
All fish must be released and returned to the water as quickly as possible with the utmost care (make sure your camera works in the dark)
Make sure you always have a bucket of lake water to hand and everything ready for when you catch
No standing for photos and ensure the carp is held safely and securely. Any catfish over 70lbs must be held by 2 anglers for photos
Please report any damaged fish to Nigel or Jo before putting back in the lake
Bait boats must be used with great care not to drive into snags
Dispose of all litter including fishing line, cigarette ends and tea bags – do not leave rubbish in your swim.
Please use the ashtray provided at the chalet rather than the ground for cigarette ends
Use the toilet in the chalet, especially for number twos
Please remember rowing boats can be dangerous – it is your responsibility to provide your own life jacket
No swimming in the lakes and if you have children under the age of 16 with you, you must accompany them at all times
Dip pools will be available to use from June to September but children must be observed at all times
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
We reserve the right to terminate your stay without refund if any of the above rules are not followed

If there is anything else you are unsure of or want to ask then please do not hesitate to get in touch

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Dieppe Good for Normandy lakes
Caen (Ouistreham) Portsmouth to Caen
Cherbourg West of Normandy
Le Havre Upper Normandy
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