Barbret Lake is an intimate pool with waterside accommodation that sleeps 4 with some seriously big carp to over 60lbs. It is the ideal venue for combining carp fishing with a family holiday, due to the excellent facilities and activities which are on site. It is also ideal for taking a partner or just 2 or 3 anglers looking for a week’s carp fishing.
Due to the size of the carp, anglers must have experience in handling large carp.
Located in Brittany, it is easily accessible from the main ferry ports in France. It is 65 miles from St Malo, 145 miles from Caen and 350 from Calais.
For parties larger than 6 a newly renovated 2 bed caravan can be hired. Please enquire before booking if you wish to add this to your booking.
Barbret lake is 1.2 acres in size. You will have exclusive use of the lake and the stunning lakeside lodge for the duration of your holiday.
The lake contains approximately 85 carp, which are commons and mirrors to 61lbs. The average size after the netting in February 2022 was 32lbs. The current fish stock as of 2022 is: 30 x 20s, 20 x 30s, 20 x 40s, 7 x 50s and 3 x 60s. 3 Catfish 50 – 90lb, 5 x 25 – 30lb grass carp.
Depths range from 4tf to 9ft in the deepest areas. The key features of the lake that produce well are the gravel bars, margins and fishing to the small island.
There is no weed and all snags have been removed.
The lake depth varies from a few feet down to 20 feet in the deepest areas. Areas where the fish are regularly caught from include the margins and gravel bars.
Bookings are Saturday to Saturday
All essential carp care and handling equipment is provided at no extra cost, including chairs, cradles, weigh slings, unhooking mats, landing nets, and barrows.
For those who need a full fishing setup, the following hire options are available:
A range of premium-quality bait can be pre-ordered ahead of your stay:
| Port | Distance |
|---|---|
| Calais | 347 miles |
| St. Malo | 68 miles |
| Caen | 145 miles |
| Roscoff | 155 miles |
| Cherbourge | 171 miles |
| Le Havre | 194 miles |
| Dieppe | 250 miles |
| Dunkirk | 362 miles |

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