Hourtin-Carcans
Hourtin France
SIZE
5800 hectares
SWIMS
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ANGLERS
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STOCK
Good
CARP
45lb +
DIFFICULTY
5/5
LAKE MAP
No
NIGHT FISHING
Yes
Frances' largest natural freshwater lake
Lake Hourtin-Carcans is the largest natural freshwater lake in France located in Gironde (33), in the South West of France, in the Nouvelle Aquitaine region. It stretches from north to south, parallel to the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, over a length of 18 kilometers for a maximum width of 5 kilometers. At the heart of a wooded natural environment, with wild marshes and white sand dunes, covering an area of nearly 5,800 hectares , it has significant fish reserves. It is home to a rich fish diversity with a large predator population (pike, perch, black bass, large pike-perch and catfish), a high population of white fish (bleak, roach, rudd, tench, bream) and a remarkable herd. of common carp and mirrors of intermediate size with subjects of 20 kg. Very popular with tourists, nature lovers and fishermen for its trophy fish and its wild side. It is a fishing paradise.
Facilities
- Bait Available
- Tackle Hire
- Expert Guide
- Bait Boats
- Rowing Boats
- Lockbox
- Disabled Access
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- Toilets
- Food
- Showers
- Hot Water
- BBQ
- Car Parking
- Dogs Allowed
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Specifications
Use:
Type:
Size:
Swims
Max Anglers:
Stock:
Carp Weight:
Difficulty:
Night Fishing:
Fishing, Nautical Activities,
Public Lake
5800 hectares
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-
Good
45lb +
5/5
Yes
Rules
Only vegetable baits are allowed. 4 rods per fisherman. No carp may be kept in captivity or transported. The carp will therefore be returned to the water immediately after capture.
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Description
Frances' largest natural freshwater lake
Lake Hourtin-Carcans is the largest natural freshwater lake in France located in Gironde (33), in the South West of France, in the Nouvelle Aquitaine region. It stretches from north to south, parallel to the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, over a length of 18 kilometers for a maximum width of 5 kilometers. At the heart of a wooded natural environment, with wild marshes and white sand dunes, covering an area of nearly 5,800 hectares , it has significant fish reserves. It is home to a rich fish diversity with a large predator population (pike, perch, black bass, large pike-perch and catfish), a high population of white fish (bleak, roach, rudd, tench, bream) and a remarkable herd. of common carp and mirrors of intermediate size with subjects of 20 kg. Very popular with tourists, nature lovers and fishermen for its trophy fish and its wild side. It is a fishing paradise.
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Facilities
- Bait Available
- Tackle Hire
- Expert Guide
- Bait Boats
- Rowing Boats
- Lockbox
- Disabled Access
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- Toilets
- Food
- Showers
- Hot Water
- BBQ
- Car Parking
- Dogs Allowed
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- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
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Specifications
Use:
Type:
Size:
Swims
Max Anglers:
Stock:
Carp Weight:
Difficulty:
Night Fishing:
Fishing, Nautical Activities,
Public Lake
5800 hectares
-
-
Good
45lb
5/5
Yes
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Rules
Only vegetable baits are allowed. 4 rods per fisherman. No carp may be kept in captivity or transported. The carp will therefore be returned to the water immediately after capture.
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Lake Map
Advice for fishing in France can be found HERE.
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Lake Video
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Location
Advice for fishing in France can be found HERE.
GPS:
Lat 45.202072143555
Lon -1.120509982109 -
Contact
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