Etang du Matougues was purchased way back in 2002. Since then the stock in this lake have grown and grown with the lake record now at over 57lb. It is so easy to find being only 200 miles from the ports of Calais, Boulogne and Dunkirk so there's no long trips through the French countryside to worry about.


This ex-gravel pit is over 30 years old with an approximate head of carp reaching 400+! The average depth is 3 metres and an island gives added fishing attraction. The lake is 14 acres with 15 swims giving ample room for a maximum of 10 anglers. Each of the double swim has plenty of room for two, two man bivvies, steps to the waters edge, a slabbed area with a pub style bench plus a weighing tripod and beany mat for weighing the fish properly.

The lake contains huge carp to over 57lbs along with giant catfish to over 100lb+. We also have grass carp to over 46lb and sturgeon to 30lb+.

A special feature of Bill’s Lake 1 is the famous River Marne which runs alongside. This river is notorious for its very big carp which are recorded to over 60lb. These fish are some of the hardest fighting fish you will ever catch and well worth the small price of a day ticket, only 15 euros! Our biggest carp out to a visitor who fished the river went to just over 40lb!. He commented... “It's a truly great experience to take a fish from moving water”.

The facilities we have an on-site include a Finnish Log Cabin where if booked, your evening meals are served plus there's a wooden terrace for when the weather is warmer for Bar-B-Q’s, a cup of tea or a cold beer. There is also a shower block that has 2 English style toilets and 2 showers.

For your safety the lake is fully fenced, gated and secure. So that you don’t feel completely alone we are on hand daily to check you have no problems and we give free advice and instruction to help you to catch your dream carp.

If you have any questions about Bill's Lake 1 then please call us on 0033 607 19 80 80 and we help in any way we can.