Carp And Cat Fishing in the Dordogne

Carp fishing. No licence needed. Night fishing permitted.

                                            
Welcome to Etang de beynac, exclusive Lake only Fishing holidays for the discerning angler for Carp and Catfish.
Phil and Erica invite you to fish our mature 300 year old 12 acre lake set on our 120 acre private estate.  The lake is an old gravel pit with many features. Depths range  from 15 feet . Overhanging trees, the odd snag, reeds, weeds and streambeds are to be found. The bottom is mostly gravel  with silty areas, a truly ideal and natural habitat for carp and waterlife. The lake is outstanding, being surrounded by mature oaks and pines, you really are in the wilderness. Wildlife abounds,there are many deer and other animals. The birdsong during the day and the Frog chorus in the night is spectacular. This truly is a place for you to unwind and relax.  Privacy , peace and tranquility interrupted by screaming runs are what to expect. We wish for you to enjoy your holiday as much as we love to live here. We welcome you to come for your best ever fishing holiday which we are passionate at providing for you.
There are 11 swims with a maximum of 8 anglers  which gives you plenty of choice.
This part of the Dordogne is largely a Regional park and renowned for some of the most spectacular scenery in France. This is how England used to be 50 years ago, come and experience it for yourself, You’ll love it.
The lake has not been seriously fished for many years and there are going to be many surprises from this water. This is truly a water to cater for all anglers at all levels, you will definitely not get bored with the fishing or the scenery, all I can say is that a week is never enough, its that addictive.
We provide for your convenience Internet,Washing machine, large refrigerator, shower and toilet facilities plus BBQ,coolers and Ice packs.

Fish Stock

The lake was emptied in December 1998 to register the carp stock. Over 2000 Kg of carp were confirmed, these were in the range of 3 to 14Kgs. There were other carp in the lake that could not be reached that were perhaps in excess of this.

An additional 600 Kgs of carp were introduced ranging from 6 to 13Kgs. This included two superb Koi carp of 10 and 11+ Kgs. We also put in some Catfish of up to 12 Kgs (they're growing fast!).

If you would like a change or prefer to course fish additional to Carp and Catfish the lake contains many other species. Large Pike , Zander and perch are present. Additionally Large Bream , Roach and Rudd abound in the lake. There are no nuisance species such as poisson chat and crayfish.

Today we estimate that the Carp should be in excess of 20 kg and the Catfish could be anywhere up to 40 kg.