Deer Park Lake Verified listing

This was our first time fishing in France and what an experience it was. An absolutely stunning venue with a calm and peaceful atmosphere. 27 carp were caught in 7 days between 4 anglers (all anglers caught their PBs). Carp ranging from 47lbs with a good few 30s and a few mid to high 20s. Thibault the owner was extremely kind and helpful with everything down to how the best way to fish the lake as well as helping us with everything else we asked. He is a very passionate angler and has great knowledge of the lake. His advice was perfect and gave us the insight on what this amazing lake had to offer. The bait that was provided was amazing and really got them fish feeding. Overall a Great Lake for anyone wanting to fish in France and produces some immaculate fish.

We had a brilliant week on deer park lake. What a place. The lake itself surrounded by wildlife. Fish stock was superb. We had 20 fish between 3 anglers the biggest being 2 carp, both at 56.8. We also had 40’s, 30’s and a few 20’s. Thibault the owner is great. Extremely helpful with tips etc and is also always available if needed. Facilities were also very good. Big chest freezer just up the hill from the lake for our bait and a hot shower in the cabin and also a new shower block with flushing toilet. Will definitely be going back.

My son and I arrived at Deer Park Lake on Saturday 10th May, to news that all Carp Anglers dread, “the Carp are Spawning”. However, the air pressure dropped, and the weather changed dramatically over the next 24-48hrs and the spawning was over, and the fish began to feed again, resulting in a pretty good week.
We managed 10 fish between us and lost 10 more. We caught 2 small doubles, 2 in the 20’s, 4 30’s, one at 44lbs and the best of the week being a stunning mirror at 55lb 12oz.
The facilities are basic but work perfectly and we ate well and stayed clean for the week. The cabin kept us sheltered the surroundings are beautiful.
The owner, Thibault, is a superstar. He can’t do enough for you and tries his best to put you on the fish and take care of you. Listen to his advice and try his tactics, he knows the water well, having grown up there from being a small boy.
We will be back.

Just unbelievable Thibault welcomed us into a haven of nature and a lake to die for. With his knowledge and dedication to his wonderful lake and carp we had an amazing father and son fishing adventure. Surrounded by silence of nature we fished for 6 nights and both caught fish over 30lb. The weather wasn’t the kindest but the carp didn’t disappoint. Can not wait for an opportunity to return to try and catch even more of these beautiful carp. Thank you once again from both of us Thibault for all you did for us.

Just returned from a 5 day trip to Deer Park Lake. (Had to leave early for work!). As others have said, Thiboult and Camille are very friendly and cannot do enough for you and the location and surrounding estate and grounds are simply stunning.

The fishing was tricky, 28deg and very high pressure not your average October weather certainly didn’t help. Again as others have said, fish hold up in the far margin close to snags at 140-185 yards, so either a bait boat, or use of the boat is essential to get accurate. I chose to use a bait boat to keep things as quiet as possible as the water is fairly shallow at around 3-6 feet near the snags, and fished around 5 metres from the snags to give me a chance to land fish. There are a lot of silver fish, and if I was to return, I’d predominately use just boilies with no particle. There are also a few small Coypu’s around and they were certainly diving on the particle. When I did work out that mainly boilie was the route to go, (took me until Tuesday), I managed 5 fish to 35lbs, with the smallest 27lbs and lost 1. All fish were in lovely condition with lovely markings. Wafters and balanced tigers seemed to work the best on heli setups, so nice and simple.

The facilities are pretty basic, although in the chalet you have a 4 burner hob, sofa bed and solar powered shower, which worked fine. The toilet is a dry one behind the chalet. As others have said, the fridge and freezer are over a mile away, so you need to use your car, and leave your swim. For me, there needs to be refrigeration in the chalet, and Thiboult is doing that this winter. There’s room in the chalet for bedchairs.

Overall I thoroughly enjoyed my few days there, it was very peaceful, and if wildlife is a part of your carp fishing, then you will also thoroughly enjoy it. Having red squirrels, red deer and kingfishers all together was pretty amazing!

Wow what a week we had great place fantastic owner and the fishing was amazing will definitely be going back next year

I enjoyed it very much as same as last time caught two bigger fish very happy thank you:

Just back from a great week in France with Neil Wood
I managed fish to 35.12 all fishing tight to snags during the day as i couldn’t buy a bite in open water. 4 lost fish for me and one on the very last night which was gutting.
Every fish fell to the ever faithful IQD rig using the Rig-It Tackle fluorocarbon and R4 wide gape hooks and the micro ring swivels and anti tangle sleeves fished with a yellow Berry wafter.
The loose feed was Chinese river shrimp boilies, stick mix and liquid food from boost baits Julian Grattidge
Overall a fantastic week at deer park from Majestic Carp
Roll on the next session 😁