Lake
Etang de Villaine is a beautiful, 6-acre, stream-fed lake, dating from Napoleonic times, set in 37 acres of beautiful French countryside. The lake is partially surrounded by willow and oak trees, offering spectacular views over the countryside, a breathtaking experience.
With depths ranging from 13 feet to 5 feet, each swim has different features. You will find bars, drop-offs and holes, giving the experienced angler a little extra challenge in tracking the big fish. Managed by an experienced and enthusiastic carp angler, Villaine Lake offers a tranquil place to relax and catch impressive carp.
There are several options available for your stay, a drive and survive type of rental, of course, and also exclusive rental of the lake (max 6 anglers). For each type of rental, you can add different options: e.g. equipment rental or food packages.
Philip
September 8, 2021 at 9:07 amWell what can I say! We returned after 9 years and again blew our Pb’s out the water. We caught a 60 lb carp – 4 x 50’s and 3 x 40’s. in the words of John Wilson “THIS REALLY IS DREAM FISHING”
Iain
September 8, 2021 at 9:08 amFishing was amazing! 42 Carp Between 3 of us, with over 8 40’s coming out. I caught a PB of 48 lb (Mirror). Facilities are great, an amazing place to stay and would recommend to anyone.
Jon
September 8, 2021 at 9:08 amTop venue, some cracking fish to be had…. Stu, Jan and the bailiff are all there to help any way they can. I can’t recommend highly enough
Stoica
September 8, 2021 at 9:09 amAwesome fishery. Small lake with big carp in there.
I smashed both my mirror and common carp records in a week.
My wife caught some nice grass carp as well.
There are catfish and sturgeon as well in the lake.
Parking available.
Accomodation available
About 7h drive from Callais.
Owners, Stuart and Jan very friendly and willing to help as well as the bayliff Elliot.
You can bivvy up on the bank as there is frige and freezer available for everyone, showers, electricity with UK sockets…
I strongly recommend this lake for a week fishing.
The carp are between 30 and 65+ lbs I believe. I caught 17 fish, average weight 42 lbs
Stephen
September 8, 2021 at 9:10 amLoved it
JonMC
September 8, 2021 at 9:16 amtop venue some cracking fish to be had.. stu Jan and the bailiff Elliott are all there to help any way they can cant recommend highly enough
Chris
September 8, 2021 at 9:16 amLovely place great fishing lovely people
Matthew
September 8, 2021 at 9:16 amBrilliant awsome venue and fish. Guys are brill
Alexandru
September 8, 2021 at 9:17 amLovely fishing venue. I have just arrived and managed to catch 3 fish in one night including a 50 lbs mirror.
Clean, tidy accommodation is awesome
Stuart and Jan are amazing hosts always happy to help and very friendly.
Definitely will come back
Iain
September 8, 2021 at 9:18 amFirstly, we met Janet and Stuart once arriving. They made us feel welcome providing a much needed coffee while we sat in their garden discussing the trip and getting to know each other. Fishing was amazing considering the heat was at 31’c. We caught 42 Carp Bergen 3 of us, with over 8 40’s coming out. I caught a PB of 48lb (Mirror) and other members in the party catching a 48lb. Facilities are great with shower, toilets, cabin fitted with fridge, freezer and couch. Amazing place to stay and would recommend to anyone. Iain.
David
September 8, 2021 at 9:19 amjust finished an exceptional weeks fishing we had 49 fish between 3 of us up to 48lb. I can’t rate this place enough. would like to thank stu, Jan and elliot for your fantastic hospitality , help and advice and I will definitely be back in the future. thanks again
Mark
September 8, 2021 at 9:19 amArrived on the 11 August for our first time carp fishing, met jan, stu and Elliot, after a chat and a drink we were taken down to the lake, were Elliot helped us tackle up and gave us tips on were and how to fish.
Ended up with 24 fish between the 2 of us, 8 over 40lb the biggest was 51lb. Couldn’t believe how good the fishing was, we will defiantly be back, exceeded our expectations after the first day.
Can’t recommend this place highly enough.
Ralph
September 8, 2021 at 9:19 amLove this place going again in August for the 4th time Stu and Jan are a lovely couple who make you feel so welcome fishing is great with some belting fish to be caught lovely peaceful surroundings can’t wait to go back
Bradley
September 8, 2021 at 9:20 amtook the whole family including wives and girlfriend had the best time. Such a beautiful place. Great fishing we all came away with a PB over 40lb. The food is excellent. The owners are wonderful lovely family made us feel welcome. Chris the baliff knows his spots booked agin for next year can’t wait to go Back
Martin
September 8, 2021 at 9:20 amSecond time here and i will be back next year. Had a blast, great people, lots of laughs and that is gospel 🙂 buzzing to come back for some carp soup. Highly reccomend to anyone thinking of having a go in france, hospitality is second to none.
Adam
September 8, 2021 at 9:21 amSuperb trip what a place, some cracking fish caught and lovely surroundings the hosts stu and Jan are more than helpful and Simon is a cracking lad and is also an asset to etang de villaine real credit to you all thank you for such a great week see you soon!! Hitchy
Colin
September 8, 2021 at 9:21 amWhat a week, my first trip to this fantastic venue ended with 15 fish, one twenty, nine thirties, four forties and a fifty and i didn’t even fish at night. Stu and Jan, all the hard work is certainly starting to pay off, you must be very proud of your project.You have not seen the last of me thats for sure!!
Gareth
September 8, 2021 at 9:21 amAnother great week had by my Dad and I and topped of with some cracking fish – 23 in total and 1 x fifty, 5 x forty, 7 x thirtys and 5 x 20’s plus 3 x grassy’s and 2 x sturgeon – PB’s all round, miss the place already. Stu and Simon’s help as ever was superb – love the place and can’t wait to get back to it. Cheers guys. Gareth