Kingfisher Lake: your own carp lake in Charente
Exclusive use for up to 4 anglers, with private accommodation and a pool.
Whole lake and accommodation from £2,100 per week
- Under 6 hours' drive from St Malo
- Self-catering, food package optional
- Saturday to Saturday
- Book direct with the owner
- 2.75 acres
- 3 swims, 2 doubles
- 50+ carp, most over 30lb
- Fish to 64lb+
The lake
Kingfisher is 2.75 acres of mature water with three swims, two of them doubles. It holds 50+ carp from 28lb to 64lb+, and the vast majority are over 30lb.
When you book Kingfisher you book the whole lake. Nobody else fishes it that week, so you pick your swims, set your own pace and keep the water quiet from Saturday to Saturday.
Swim 1
Swim 2
Swim 3
New swim sheds
New timber sheds on the swims give you shelter from the weather and a dry, comfortable base for the week.
From your door to the water
About three minutes from the accommodation to the lake.
The accommodation and the pool
The Cottage is yours for the week and sleeps 4 to 5, so partners, family and friends who don't fish can come too.
It's self-catering, with a pool and plenty of quiet. The lake is a three-minute walk away, so the anglers can be on the bank while everyone else is by the pool.
If you'd rather not cook every night, add the optional food package when you enquire.
Getting here
Kingfisher is in Charente, east of Angoulême. Most guests drive down with their own gear. These are the three crossings that work best.
Fastest overall
LeShuttle, Folkestone to Calais
- Crossing
- 35 minutes
- Then drive
- About 6h40 to 8h30
The quickest door to door from London and the South East.
Least driving
Ferry, Portsmouth to Caen
- Crossing
- About 6 hours
- Then drive
- About 4h30 to 5h50
Rest on the boat and cut the French driving.
Sleep on the way
Overnight ferry, Portsmouth to St Malo
- Crossing
- Overnight
- Then drive
- About 4h40 to 5h40
Under 6 hours from St Malo, arriving fresh.
Typical Google Maps times. They do not include waiting for a sailing or the one-hour time difference.
Price and what's included
Included
- Exclusive use of Kingfisher Lake
- All three swims
- New timber sheds on the swims
- The Cottage, sleeps 4 to 5
- Use of the pool
Optional
- Food package. Ask when you enquire.
Please note
- On-site bait only. It protects the fish and keeps the lake consistent.
- A deposit secures your week. Full terms are sent with your booking.
Catch reports
Read the latest reports from both lakes. See recent catch reportsQuestions
How many anglers can fish?
Up to 4 anglers. The lake has three swims, two of them doubles.
Can non-anglers come?
Yes. The accommodation and pool are for the whole group, so partners, family and friends who don't fish are welcome.
How far is the walk to the lake?
About three minutes from the accommodation. You can walk it step by step above.
What bait can we use?
On-site bait only. It protects the fish and keeps the lake consistent from week to week.
Which crossing should we book?
LeShuttle is fastest overall. Portsmouth to Caen means the least driving. See Getting here for times from your area.
What day does the week start?
Saturday. Weeks run Saturday to Saturday.
How do I know if my week is free?
Send your preferred Saturday in the form below and the owner will confirm availability personally, usually within 24 hours.
Is there a food package?
Yes, it's optional. Ask about it when you enquire.
How do we book?
Send an enquiry below, or call or WhatsApp on +44 7734 389388. You deal directly with the owner.
Also on the estate
Heron Lake
6.5 acres, fish to 76.4lb. Visit Heron LakeAsk about your week
Tell us your preferred Saturday and group size, and we'll confirm availability personally.
