Carp fishing in France. Angling break in Brittany

Welcome to our Carp fishing in Brittany

For a very quick view of our details: click on 'Short Story'. All the information about our Carp fishing Venue is available there.

Etang to Vaulaurent (in English meaning Lake of the Golden Valley) is our private, family owned lake of some 31 acres, set in 50 acres of our own land, largely forested, and in a quiet rural valley approximately one mile from the village of St Martin sur Oust in the heart of the Morbihan, Brittany France. Our carp fishing venue is tailor made for those who prefer a "Drive and Survive" style angling break.

Over the last three years, the lake has largely been closed whilst we have carried out considerable developments around and adjacent to the water. Vaulaurent now offers fully private fishing Carp in France - Brittany with no rights of way across the property, new locations for swims, a modern amenity block, cabin accommodation if required, and much more to enhance your angling fishing carp stay in France at Golden Valley Venue.

Vaulaurent Lake

A Dream Location to fish for Carp in France

Having been a reservoir serving the old mill (now long disused), Vaulaurent is an old naturally balanced, silt bottomed lake featuring tree lined margins and lily pads. Its depth varies from 5 feet to 14 feet at its deepest point.

Swim of a carp fish venue. France. Brittany

For many years a favourite fishing location for pike, perch and many other species of fish, the lake has more recently - and by its two previous owners - been stocked and used as carp fishery. We are re-opening the lake in July 2008 specifically designed for fishing carp in France.

Accommodation

Timber Finlandia cabins

Our timber cabins are new and are well located close to the water at the top of the bank, each with a good view over the lake and its own swims.

A modern amenity block is provided for those wishing simply to "bivvy" by their swims.

Fish & Fishing in France - Brittany

Carp fishing France. A mirror caught at the lake

Vaulaurent is largely stocked with mirrors and common carp amongst a great variety of other fish including pike, pikeperch, and many other smaller fish.

Although not seriously fished in any great capacity for a few years now while our developments have progressed, casual carp angling has provided an average catch of around 25lb to 35lb.

The known record catch was in early 2005 and stands at a 36lb 8oz mirror, though today this carp, three years later, will very likely be in the 40s.

Carp fishing in France by night

Lake in brittany. Carp fishing venue. Fishing by night

We are licensed for carp fishing by night, so you can legally fish 24 hours a day.

Although Vaulaurent is completely private, permits are still required under French regulations. The permits required will be obtained by us for each angler and will be included in the price.

Surrounding Area

old building of the medieval Town of Vannes

We are located in the south east of The Morbihan about half an hours drive from the walled coastal city of Vannes and close to the breath taking Gulf of Morbihan with its many islands and beaches.

The forests of Broceliande are close by with its medieval history.

St Martin close by is located on the navigable river Oust with its small port for passing boats.

Port of Saint Martin sur Oust, close to our carp fishing venue

The village has all the major amenities including small supermarket, butchers, bakers, five licensed bars, two restaurants and historic chapel.

Some angling accessories are available in St Martin though in Malestroit, a nearby medieval town approximately 15 minutes drive away, there is a very good angling shop.

We are an adults only establishment with a minimum age of 16 years and in order to maintain the peace, tranquillity and cleanliness of our grounds, we are sorry to inform you that we cannot accept pets.

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