Carp France - The Fishing Holiday Specialists

Another lake record !!

With the fish still spawning, on their arrival The Smiths weren't too optimistic. However son Martin lifted their spirits with a cracking 51lb Common, this means we have now had 3 different 50lb +  Carp landed with only 6 weeks of season gone. Exciting times ahead for Birch Pool Retreat !! 

3 x P.B's in 24hrs. Well done Mark

A very well done to Mark on this remarkable achievement, yesterday started very well with an immaculate 47lb Mirror which came to a very patient Mark trying a new approach on a float rod, later in the afternoon a 28lb Common and then a 5am this morning a huge 63lb Catfish topped off this fishing extravaganza. With still 3 days to go I think his Common P.B could go again.

Our first 50lb Carp.

It was with such delight that we received a phone call last night from Claire to say that Jamie had caught a really big fish. On arrival at the lake we were greeted by much excitement and when we saw the fish we could understand why, the question was would it make the magical 50lb mark ?

Imagine how pleased we were to see the scales finally stop at 51lbs, we knew there were fish over 50 but to have it finally confirmed was amazing.

The fish was caught near to the rock on a critically balanced Alphabaits Monster Crab boillie.

A very well done to Jamie & Claire on a fantastic result and as Jamie turns 30 on Monday what an early Birthday present
 

The 1st session of season 8

A very good friend came over to help us in anticipation for our 8th Season and boy what a weeks fishing he had.

4 x 40lbs to 49lb 12oz, 4 x 30lbs to 39lbs and 2 x 20lbs the smallest being 25lbs.

The Carp are starting to feed steady now after a short but harsh winter which saw the lake completely frozen over for 3 weeks. The Catfish are also waking up and are feasting on unsuspecting frogs and toads.

We are looking forward to welcoming all our guests and we wish them a happy and busy time with us.

April date now available

One of our most popular weeks has just become available, the 21st-28th April '12.

Contact David now as this week won't be around for long.

New Junior Lake Record

15 year old Ste from Bolton beat his own previous Junior Record with a 45lb 11oz Mirror in the early hours of this morning...Nice one Ste

Great weather and a great weeks fishing

Well done to husband and wife team Kev & Wendy. Their 30 Carp haul included 7 x 40's to 48lbs,16 x 30's, 6 x 20's and a sneaky 15lber. This was their 2nd visit this year and they have already booked 2 weeks for next year.....Who can blame them !!!
 

Epic Catch Result

Busy, busy night for Kev and Wendy last night 4 x 40lb+ in just 10 hours. Included in this was a 47lb Common for Kev and a ladies record 48lb Mirror for Wendy. This is their second visit this year and Kev is trying to beat his personal best  49lb Common he caught in May.

2 Personal Best 44lb Commons

Not to be out done with Neil catching a 44lb Common, Chris decided to get in on the action also with a different 44lb Common. Nothing like a bit of healthy competition !!!

17th September now available

Due to a cancellation, 17th - 24th September '11 has now come available. An oportunity to fish this lake in September is rare - so be quick!

PB Common & PB Mirror for Mr Mutton

After a great start to the week with his 2nd fish smashing his PB Common record, John's patience has been rewarded with a PB Mirror yesterday.  Amoungst the CARP caught so far this week 3 are over the 40lbs barrier, great results for a little 3 acre lake !!

Excellent start for John

New PB with John's second fish this morning an A1 conditioned 45lb Common, a great start to his first time visit to us at Birch Pool Retreat.

Well done Olliffe Family

The father and son team had a good weeks fishing with 15 fish landed including 3 x 40lbers to 45lbs as well as some nice upper 30's. Mum and daughter did a sterling job keeping the boys well fed and watered. It was a real pleasure to welcome such a lovely family to Birch Pool Retreat.

Fantastic start to week

Well done to Anthony he smashed his PB's yesterday. 2 pristine Commons of 41lb and 45lb and a Mirror of 38lb and well done too to son Tom a PB 34lb Mirror.

New Lake Record 49lb Common

Well done to Kev Smith on his stunning 49lb Common, on the Smiths second visit to Birch Pool Retreat Kev caught the pristine condition fish during a thunderstorm but thought the soaking he got was well worth it. The Smith family work well as a team which really paid off with 3 x 40lb+ carp caught and a 45lb Catfish too as well a new PB for Wendy with a lovely 22lber. So pleased were they that they have booked another trip back this year and also have booked for next year too. 

44lb Common is new PB for John

A very happy and very wet John landed his pb 44lb 1oz Common last night in torrential rain, his 2nd forty so far this week. Having spawned a couple of weeks ago the fish have started to feed properly again and hopefully John will have a great week.  

42lb Common is 4th PB in 4 days

Team Harrod are having a great week with 4 PB's so far, includes a 61lb Cat, a 46lb Mirror,a 40lb8oz Mirror and now a 42lb Common all that and a suntan.

PB smashed on first day.

Well done to Mark, his 1st trip to France and on his 1st day fishing he smashes his 21lb pb with a stunning 46lb Mirror. Very happy fisherman.

New lake record

Having arrived on Saturday Birch Pool Retreat first timers The Harrod party decided to watch the lake and begin fishing on Sunday, within 5 mins of the rods being set up the scream of the buzzer meant action already.....The guys were delighted to land our new lake record of a 61lb Catfish.....Well done and keep it up.

Birch Pool Retreat's 7th Season is best start yet.

Our 7th season is off to an excellent start with fish including a 39lb Common a 45lb6oz Mirror and a 48lb Catfish all within a couple of days, Paul is a very happy fisherman as this is 3 personal bests, can't ask for more than that.

Cancellation for 9th - 16th July

This prime week has just become available at one of our most popular venues.

15% off selected April dates

Birch Pool Retreat is a sought after venue with a newly renovated 2 bedroom bankside lodge, ideal for families, and with carp to over 50lbs!

Available dates with this offer applied are: 2nd - 9th April '11, 9th - 16th April '11, 16th - 23rd April '11.

Please contact us to secure your week.

Accommodation improvements at Birch Pool Retreat

New for 2011 the lakeside lodge at Birch Pool Retreat will now have 2 bedrooms instead of 1, we are busy updating the entire lodge during our closed season ready for our 1st guests in April. We still have some available dates for April please ask about our April special deals which include free bait.

New Junior Lake record

Congratulations to 14 year old Ste Waring on a fabulous 41lb6oz Mirror caught on Alpha Bait monster crab boillies, it was Ste's second trip this year and his 6th in total and this time he really hit the big time. Despite minus 4 temperatures at night Ste's determination paid off, Team Waring also had a 39lb 2x37lb's and a 35lb as well as several other 30's and various 20's. See you next year Dave, Sandra and Ste.