It is an interesting lake that is a very secluded with many features. Lily pads, islands, gravel plateaux’s and over hanging trees can all be found.

The lake contains 140 big carp ranging from 20lbs – 54lbs including some really stunning fish in perfect condition from black commons to linear carp and fully scaled mirrors all reside at Oakwood.

The lake contains two 50lb plus carp, the record mirror currently stands at 53lb 10oz set in Oct 2018 and the common carp record has just been broken April 2019 with a stunning fish of 47lb 5oz There are also numerous 30 and 40lb carp and the average weight for 2018 season was 32lbs.

There is also a few very large grass carp over 70lbs.

It has 6 purpose built wood chipped swims where you can be comfortable and enjoy the scenic views and wildlife that visit the private 19 acre site.

Most of the swims can be accessed by car where you can unload your tackle upon arrival.

We offer freshly rolled bait on site rolled by us to order and an exceptional food package and free WiFi is available complete with a modern shower block and chest freezers.

Thinking of a carp fishing holiday in France then why not try Oakwood Fisheries.


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Deep in the Breton countryside Oakwood is a stunning Five acre, tree lined lake created in 1862 for the local chateau and then left to the elements for generations. On-going Fishery management has seen the lake rejuvenated back to the sparkling jewel it is and it resides in a securely fenced private estate of 19 acre’s. With its 7 purpose built wood chipped swims surrounded by mature woodland and masses of colourful rhododendrons Oakwood fisheries is picture perfect.

It offers many features to carp fish including islands, plateaux’s and lily pads, a real carp angler’s dream. The banks are easily accessible and car access to the swims is permitted to unload your tackle upon arrival. The swims have been carefully constructed to provide each one with interesting features to fish to. The lake can accommodate up to 5 anglers but 4 allows plenty of space to move swims.

There are around 130 big carp present, the average size being over 25lbs and a real mixture of beautiful fish including linear’s, fully scaled, big plated mirrors and of course hard fighting common carp. An additional stock of 30 big fish were added in December 2010 all ranging between 25 – 41 lbs. There are numerous 30’s and several 40’s.

If you were brought up on a diet of Bernard Venables, Dick Walker and Chris Yates you will love Oakwood Fisheries. Nestled in a quiet French valley, surrounded by woodland, with lilies forming tempting bays and providing a haven for the carp. It’s everything you will have dreamed of.

Les, Phil & Adam fished here in April 2011 taking 16 x 20′s and 7 x 30′s to 37lb 4oz. Their comments were;

“Enjoyed the visit, an excellent week. Nice fish, good owners and the food was fantastic every night. Bang on, see you next year!”

The week before Bill Holcombe had fished the lake taking 10 x 20′s and 2 x 30′s. Here are his comments;

“Food was excellent, home cooked means home cooked & very well too. Breakfast baguettes were awesome! Stay near your rods as all the takes were one-toners! I think the fish have been fed on steroids… they fight like demons and take off like trains as soon as they feel the hook!”

Oakwood Fisheries is perfect for getting away from everything, a place to enjoy catching carp while taking in the beautiful surroundings. Thinking of a carp fishing holiday in France then why not try Oakwood Fisheries.

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