Carp France - The Fishing Holiday Specialists

Birch lake is located mid-way between the towns of Vitre and Laval, a few minutes drive away from a pretty Bretagne village. The lake is situated in private fenced grounds on the edge of the forest  and down a little-used country side-road.

The hour and a half drive from St Malo is all by motoway and there are no tolls. The lake is 2 1/2 hours from Caen 3hrs from Le Havre, and 3 hours Cherbourg - again no tolls. Calais is 5 hours away by new motoway.

Dogs are allowed at this venue.

You and your party of up to three carp anglers or the small family will have exclusive use of the lake and lakeside chalet.

 

• Lake Size : 2.5 acres
• Maximum of 3 anglers
• Depth : 5 feet at the dam end, 2 feet in the shallows
• Carp Stock : Excellent stocking of carp to 50lb. Many 20's & 30's, noted for it's 30lb plus commons. 
• Other Fish : Catfish to 120lbs, roach, grass carp, eels, perch and American perch.
• Lake Bed : Hard bottom bed with silt patches in the middle with gravel margins
• Features : Overhanging birch trees, fish from one bank.
• Access : Excellent vehicle access to the lake and accommodation - park right outside.
• Night Fishing : Yes
• Row boats Allowed : Yes, one man boat provided  (please supply own lifejacket).. 
• Bait boats allowed: Yes  Bait boats are strongly recommended.
• Dogs allowed: Yes

Birch Lake is 2.5 acres in size and is regarded by many as the most beautiful lake on the complex. The first glimpse of it from the dam wall has been described by many visitors as 'simply stunning.'
 

Birch is a long lake, with the non-fishing bank composed of an unbroken series of over-hanging trees. A very atmospheric lake, and one of the most tranquil and private lakes in France, it is set in fully-fenced private woodland. The wildlife on Birch is rich and varied, and it is home to resident kingfishers, birds of prey, red squirrels, mallards and many species of song birds.
 

Many personal bests are taken from Birch every season, and many anglers are completely captivated by Birch, and return every year - which is no surprise to us. Parties have complete privacy, and are not overlooked.

A bait boat is recommended  to use at this venue to present baits and hookbait under the far marginal trees although a one-man rowing is provided to row out rigs etc  if you don't have a bait boat..
 

The chalet on Birch Lake provides very comfortable accommodation for the anglers or small family and is only a couple of yards from the water's edge.

The chalet has mains electricity and hot and cold running water and comprises one bedroom with a double bed, a fully equipped kitchen with gas cooker and oven, microwave, fridge, fridge/freezer and storage cupboards. The living/dining area provides a double bed-settee, tables and chairs, English Freeview TV with DVD. The bathroom has a shower, English toilet and wash basin.

There is a barbecue area right outside the mobile home complete with garden furniture, overlooking the shallows. There is a separate shed for the storage of tackle.