Carp Fishing Holidays France

Lake Villeneuve-De-La-Raho is a lake in the town of Villeneuve-de-la-Raho in Pyrénées-Orientales, France.

Our fishing here at Villeneuve de la Raho is very different to the normal carp holiday venues as the carp feed heavily day and night. Making this the ultimate experience with untold captures of carp and screaming alarms in a stunning location. Only 15 minutes from Perpignan airport this lake is used all year round for fantastic carp fishing. The water has a great reputation for being one of the best runs waters in Europe. The lake is 230 hectares in surface water, divided into three reservoirs, the Lakes of Raho are real paradises for carp anglers.

Raho carp stock consists of thousands of common and mirror carp with an average weight of 25lb up to weights above 60lb if you are the lucky one.

This stock level is unbelievable and the burning reels action you will have during your holiday will make the need for a rest when you return home.

This lake has been based around many years’ experience in the carp fishing holiday industry & the extensive search for a lake destination packed full of some of the hardest fighting carp you will ever experience.

Raho is a lake destination where you are going to catch fish day in day out while on your limited fishing holiday time. The end goal is to have a lake that you walk away from at the end of your carp fishing holiday with us and you are already booking for the next trip as the holiday has ticked all the right boxes

Our local guides Samuel and Lloyd head up the guiding at Raho, they have fished the lake for many years knowing every inch like the back of their hands.

They'll set you up, advise on the best places to fish, explain the swims and features of the lake, visit you daily and be available as required to help in any way they can to ensure you have all you need to catch these many Raho carp that reside in this stunning lake.

A WhatsApp group chat will be set up for each visiting party to ensure that you can contact the guides easily and get any information you require.

The Villeneuve de la Raho lakeside chalet accommodation is ideally located within 100m of the waters edge. Just walk out the security gates and you are on the lake fishing with us here at Raho carp holidays.

All chalets are equipped with:

• Double Bedroom & Twin room
• Shower & WC
• Kitchen
• Sitting Room with sofa bed
• Outside terrace

Equipment Provided

To ensure you have the best holiday, we have prepared a list of all the things we will provide when you arrive and a shorter list of the things you need to bring to get the very best out of your time with us (Full Circle Packages only)

• Nash Titan MKII T1 Fishing Bivvy
• Nash Trax Metro MK2 Carp Porter
• 3 x Nash X350 Series 12ft 3.5tc Carp Rods
• Nash 12ft Spomb Dot Rod
• Nash MF60 Indulgence SS3 Bedchair
• Nash Bank life table
• Fish Care Equipment per swim
• Landing Nets
• Nash Monster Retainer Slings
• Nash Monster Hi-Protect Carp Cradle
• Nash Low – Sub Chairs
• JRC Tackle Rod Pod
• Ridgemonkey Kettle, Thermal Mug Plates, Bowl and cutlery set
• Gas Burner
• Barbecue
• Nash Subterfuge Big Freeze Medium
• Cool box

Please Note a €200 euro deposit per angler is payable on arrival for equipment hire.

What to bring

• Tackle Box with all end tackle (Terminal tackle packages available)
• Leads 4oz distance (available to purchase at venue)
• Sleeping bag & Pillow – Thermal cover (Weather dependent)
• Bite Alarms & Indicators
• Head Torch & Bivvy Light
• Catapult (available for purchase at venue)
• Spods (available for purchase at venue)
• 3 x Reels and Spod Reel: (15lb & 18lb) line is recommended and leader materials for distance fishing
• Carp Care Kit
• Wrap sticks
• Chest waders

Airport Transfers

Our Full Circle Packages include airport transfers for both your inbound and outbound flights. We will arrange collection and adrop-off for you and your luggage to ensure you have a hassle-free experience from the minute you arrive until the minute you depart.

We advise flying into Perpignan, France, where you can find daily budget flights from Birmingham and London Stansted airports with Ryanair.