Carp France - The Fishing Holiday Specialists

La Petite Martinière is a small family run fishery in the Pays de la Loire region of France,  we are close to the borders of Brittany and Normandy.  We have no immediate neighbours, no noisy main road close by, just the gently rolling landscape.  We offer exclusive use of our venue for a maximum of 3 people (whether anglers or not) to include the use of our cabin with the chance to catch excellent condition fish from our stock of over 100 carp whilst enjoying the exclusive use of the facilities provided.  If you (or partner) don’t wish to spend all of your time cooking there is a very good food package, all home cooked .  We give you a cd each of all the photos we have taken for your week with us and there's a bottle of Champagne for biggest fish of the week.

•  Lake Size: 1.5 acres
•  Lake Bed: A mix of gravel with some silt and no weed 
• Swims: 6 spacious marked swims, with one double
• Depth: Ranging from between 50cm and 180cm with the average around 140cm
• Carp Stock: Over 100 good Carp with Common Carp to 37lb, Mirrors to over 42lb, and a 32lb Grassy 
• Other Fish: Crucian Carp, Pike, Perch, Roach, Sturgeon and Zander
• Features: Lily pads, over hanging margins and reed beds
• Access: Designated parking area. Very good access to all swims
• Night Fishing: Yes
•  Boats Allowed: No
•  Bait Boats Allowed: Yes (also for hire) 
• Lake side cabin
• Unhooking mats, landing nets and weigh slings are supplied by us and are provided free

2010 saw the first year that the lake was available to the general public; previously it has been for the exclusive enjoyment of friends and family, the fish have been sourced and stocked with quality, rather than size or quantity as the deciding factor, although the Carp do go to over 42lbs and Tench to 9lbs, along with size the stocking levels are generous to help with your catch rate and they do put up a fight as a recent group commented to quote "your fish are the hardest fighting carp that we have ever caught - they must be Turbo-charged fantastic sport!". Also the facilities have been built to a quality standard rather than price, so you will not be disappointed. It is a total of one and one half acres in size, with depths between 50cm and 180cm with the average depth around 140cm, we are privately owned and the lake is spring fed at three separate points, which under French law allows legal night fishing  with no permits being necessary. There are 6 swims 3 of which are platforms and 3 hard standing, with the opportunity to set up from the banks in other areas, there is space on 2 of the hard swims for a double bivvy and the other hard swim will house a single bivvy.
 
In the winter of 2008 we stocked 13 Carp between 25 and 30lb, 20 Carp between 15 to 20lb, and 28 from 10 to 15lb, 12 Tench from 5 to 9lb, a few Pike, Perch, Zander, Crucian Carp and Roach along with the Carp already in the water. In November 2009 we completed a partial drain down and netted the water to remove the bulk of smaller fish and most of the cats, at the same time we cleared tree roots and other possible snags from the margin areas. December 2009 saw a further stocking of 10 Carp between 29 to 40lbs and 15 between 10 to 15lbs along with a monster Grassie at 32lbs, another 10 Tench to 8lbs and just to add to the variety 3 Sturgeon to 20lbs.

January 2011 we completed a partial drain down and netted the water to remove the under 12lbs carp and silvers‎ we removed a total of 297lbs of carp and 382.8lbs of silvers we cleared tree roots and other possible snags from the margin areas also a further stocking of 40  virgin commons all around 16 -18 lbs , new landscaping and pathway from the cabin , and mods to swim 1 for more room to site a bivvy also swim 5 is now a nice big 5m double. 
 
You will find peace and tranquillity here as well as the opportunity to catch quality fish. Whilst you enjoy your fishing you will only be sharing it with the local wildlife, which include amongst many other, the resident red squirrels, Hare, Deer, Kingfisher and massive Buzzards that cruise effortlessly overhead on the warm thermals and of course the only near neighbours the cows.
 

A fully equipped cabin, on-site bait shop (with use of freezer), a corner shop offering wine, beer, milk, water, soft drinks and ice creams to save you the journey into town. We also have a tackle and a hire shop.
 
A brick built BBQ is located alongside the cabin for your use (we stock charcoal and firelighters).
 
Garden furniture (table, four chairs, umbrella and sun lounger) are available for your use and comfort in front of the cabin.

We have no immediate neighbours, no noisy main road close by, the gently rolling landscape is perfect for walking or cycling with our local village only 2 kms away, there you will find 2 boulangeries, a small supermarket, 2 banks, a bar / tabac, doctors, pharmacy and hairdressers.  

We have worked to make the lake and facilities a venue that will appeal to and deliver a pleasant, relaxing, enjoyable and unforgettable holiday / break. Being a smaller lake than some others, we understand this will not appeal to the macho man Carper that needs to fire a large lead 100’s of metres (and still blank), indeed it is possible to place your bait in your chosen area without massive effort and you will also find it possible to enjoy a leisurely float session and still bank some fine specimens. We are ideally suited to a couple of anglers, husband / wife, or dad and lad etc. the peace and quiet with pleasant surroundings will ensure a completely relaxed break, with good fishing.
 

Our log cabin (which sleeps two) is purpose built, overlooking the lake only a few seconds walk to the bank, it has double glazed windows and doors, hot / cold water and 230 volt electrics, most power points are French standard but there is a double UK style 3 pin socket for your phone, battery chargers etc. There is a shower, toilet, wash hand basin, fridge with freezer compartment (use of our bait freezer is offered), gas hob (no oven), microwave, kitchen sink, table and chairs, double sofa bed, 22” Lcd TV, Sky freeview, DVD and an X box, with a good selection of films and games.  For the ladies there is a mirror above the plug socket for your hair dryer / straighteners.
 
Externally there is veranda with small table and chairs (for that evening glass of wine watching the sun set), a barbecue is available adjacent to the cabin.
 
We supply towels, tea towels, toilet roll, cutlery, plates, mugs, cooking utensils and washing up liquid, you will need to provide your own toiletries.

Upon your arrival you will find a greeting pack consisting of milk, water, beers and a bottle of wine.

The cabin has its own access road with parking directly alongside.

A damage / theft deposit of €100 / £100 is payable on arrival. This will be returned on check-out following an inspection of the cabin.