Oakview Lake Reviews

All of these 5 stars are for real - you'll find the exact same hand-written versions on the bookshelf in the lodge.

Had some good catches
By Jamie Willis on 18 April 2010

Short stay only fished nights. Believe fish were starting to spawn but still had some good catches.
Martin and Shirley were excellent hosts very helpful and friendly. Many thanks. Mirror carp 21lb to 32lb
Overall it was a brilliant fishing holiday
By Liam Johnson on 9 April 2010

Its a nice place we'll be coming back in the summer. Overall it was a brilliant fishing holiday. 1 x 26lb mirror (PB) Fish weren't feeding really because of time of year - still cold. I was out with family most days.
Will be back again
By Mark Barrett on 19 March 2010

Martin & Shirley very helpful in every way. Will be back again.
Would recommend map of lake. 20-3-10 at 6.20pm one Mirror 25lb 12oz, 25-3-10 at 12.35pm one Mirror 26lb
Highly recommend this venue to anyone
By Steve Duncalf on 6 November 2009

Highly recommend this venue to anyone. The pictures just don't do it justice and top hospitality from Martin and Shirley. Would have been good to have a few cats to go at and wifi in the lodge (the lodge has everything else). Would love to come back in the summer. We were the first ever anglers to enjoy a winter break at Oakview and we loved every minute of it. The fish were jumping all over the place but just weren't biting. Danny caught a nice 26lb 4 oz leather on Thursday night and that made our week as we weren't expecting much.
Another unforgettable trip to Oakview.
By Barry Plummer on 2 October 2009

Fantastic fishing for pristine carp, outstanding hospitality and brilliant facilities. We would like to thank Martin and Shirley for another great week. We couldn’t of wished for better home comforts with a special personal touch. See you again in June next year, when I’ll be back again with the boys!! This was my 2nd visit (this time with family) and facilities as before were of a very high standard and far exceeded Dawn's expectations.I love the lodge swim!
30lb 12oz common (The Legend) and mirrors - 27lb 10oz, 24lb 11oz, 24lb 5oz, 22lb 2oz, 21lb 1oz, 18lb 7oz. Fishing long with a bait boat and lost a few on the way in.
What a wonderful week we had
By Reg Miller on 25 September 2009

What a wonderful week we had. The accommodation and whole set up was superb. Cannot be faulted. Many thanks to Martin and Shirley as superb hosts. We had exceptionally hot weather which made the fishing slow but improved throughout the week. 8 carp to 27lb 2oz
Great weather, food and hospitality
By Tom Connor on 18 September 2009

Would have liked a few more fish but suspect the great weather we enjoyed did not help the fishing. Would love to return. Three 20+ mirrors. A couple of fish lost at the net and a dozen or so carp under 1lb caught on a bit of fun fishing on maggots. Despite slow fishing had a lovely enjoyable week enjoying the great weather, food and hospitality
Food and hospitality first class
By Mick Haynes on 11 September 2009

The most enjoyable fishing holiday we've experienced. No need to go back to Canada for quite a while. Food + hospitality first class, looking forward to a return trip in the spring.
12 fish caught - all mirrors.29lb 12oz, 27lb 9oz, 26lb 7oz, 23lb 15oz, 22lb 15oz, 22lb 10oz, 22lb 6oz, 22lb, 21lb 12oz, 21lb 2oz, 19lb 12oz, 15lb 2oz
First class venue
By Stephen Allison on 4 September 2009

Martin and Shirley made us feel right at home from the start. The facilities are excellent, offering everything you want and more. In eleven years of coming to France this is the best venue I have been to. Martin and Shirley catered for our every need. They were very helpful and informative. Although Martin is not a carp angler he does listen to any suggestions and acts upon them which was very refreshing. I would like to congratulate Martin and Shirley on an excellent venue and look forward to coming back year after year.
All fish caught from low 20's to upper 20's. First few days were slow then averaged two fish banked per day.
Great venue for both families and serious carp fishing groups
By Chuck Ives on 28 August 2009

The lodge is very comfortable, a stones throw from the lake. Sitting on the veranda, waiting for the next take with a glass of wine is millionaires fishing - try it!! The surrounding countryside is fantastic, lots of places to visit. Fishing days only. 11 x 20lb+ fish. 20lb 3oz, 21lb 8oz, 21lb 4oz, 21lb 8oz, 21lb 8oz, 22lb 8oz, 22lb 13oz, 22lb 15oz, 25lb 8oz, 26lb, 27lb 12oz, 28lb 6oz.
Better than expected, very comfortable lodge, fished in my slippers!
Martin and Shirley were very helpful and friendly
By Emma Owen on 21 August 2009

Spectacular venue and facilities. Martin and Shirley were very helpful and friendly. Fishing was difficult but weather was very changeable.
We all had a wonderful time and definitely intend to fish here again in the future.
9 Fish to 31lb 5oz. 1 30, 6 20's and 2 high doubles.We caught the big common at 28lb and 2 small commons. I caught a 30 for my 30th birthday and my dad caught his PB!!
The best venue we have experienced in France
By Dean Clarke on 14 August 2009

The best venue that we have experienced in France, having been to 8 different venues since 2000. Big thank you to Shirley and Martin. We will be back! 16 carp up to 29lb 5oz. 3 carp 17lb 5 oz, 18lb, 19lb. Remaining twenties.
One of the best venues we have been to in France
By Shane Richardson on 7 August 2009

One of the best venues we have been to in France. Defo be back next year when the fish are bigger and Sonja will be fishing too!! Martin and Shirley are exceptional hosts - nothing is too much trouble. Information about the area has been well researched for days out. Our compliments and thanks to Martin and Shirley for building a stunning fishing venue. 'Feels like home'. We will be back - Asta La Vista baby
15 X 20lb+, 6 X 20lb-, 1 linear, 1 leather, 16 mirrors, 3 commons. Biggest fish 27lb 8oz caught by Shane on 9/8/09 at 11.10pm.
An outstanding venue
By Pete Slack on 17 July 2009

An outstanding venue augmented by Martin and Shirley who made our week really enjoyable. The small fish problem will be sorted out by the netting of the lake and the coypus are being dealt with by the owners who will offer any assistance to ensure a pleasant stay even though the fishing was difficult. Over 30 small fish to about 3lb, 1 mirror carp 26 lb....and 1 coypu
A pleasurable week
By John Moncur on 10 July 2009

Great venue and superb accommodation. The owners were very helpfull and always on hand if anything was needed. The lodge is up to a very high standard and nothing has been forgotten. Would definatly recommend this venue to others and are very much looking forward to hopefully coming back next year.
Out of the three anglers that fished throughout the week the biggest fish weighed in at 23lb common and was caught by a first time female angler, the other catches consisted of a 19lb mirror also caught by the first time angler, a 19lb 1oz mirror by Jake and a 18lb mirror also caught by Jake, the third angler caught a 18lb 8oz and a 18lb mirror. Delighted with the high standard shown
Very warm welcome
By Jonathan Fishburn on 3 July 2009

Martin and Shirley were very helpful and friendly. We will all be looking to come back again next year - Jon, Paul, Alan, Richard and Kulraj
17 mirrors and commons between 10lb 6oz and 24lb 7oz. We are all experienced coarse fishermen and this was our first serious attempt at carp, so it was PBs all round. Very happy with the lodge. Well set up for groups/families
Beautiful venue with very good fishing
By Carsten Madsen on 26 June 2009

First Danes at Oakview. Carsten and the boys gave feedback verbally (easier for their English). Here's their answers: Any negative points? - None at all. Fishing? - very good considering the heat wave. Other comments - Beautiful venue with very good fishing. We will come back.

Well, we hope that we have noted your comments accurately and we look forward to seeing you all again - Martin & Shirley. 10 Carp to 12.2kg (26lb 14oz). 3 commons, 7 mirrors. 7 20s. New PB for Mikkel.
Fishermans dream come true
By Bob Carey on 19 June 2009

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Oakview Lake. Weather has been beautiful. just one storm mid week. Very friendly owners & helpful. We had breakfast & dinner for three days and really enjoyed them. We will be back next year. Regards, Bob, Viv & Beryl. 21 carp, total 467lb. 6 up to 20lb, 11 up to 25lb, 4 up to 28lb 1 up to 32lb 4oz. Mainly mirror carp.
Cabin was very nice, clean on arrival, nice to have Sky TV for news. Beautiful view of lake from the cabin.
An absolutely excellent venue
By Paul Shaw on 12 June 2009

An absolutely excellent venue. From the warm welcome from Martin & Shirley, to the superb accommodation, food and fishing. Our hosts couldn't have been more helpful & we will definitely come back. The food package is highly recommended. A fantastic holiday, many thanks. 14 fish caught. Paul - 10, Jenny - 4. 10 mirrors 14.6 to 30lbs. 4 commons 13.2 to 21lb 10 oz. Brought Jenny to teach her how to fish and she caught the biggest - that's fishing!
The chalet is luxurious
By Steve Hewitt on 5 June 2009

Wonderful venue; the lake is enchanting, the surroundings serene, the chalet is luxurious, Shirley & Martin are superb hosts and the carp were seriously hard-fighting fish in excellent condition. Oakview Lake is a tranquil retreat which suddely explodes into exhilerating action. A truly romantic place - a piece of paradise.
In two incomplete days we enjoyed six carp to 26lb including a perfect 19lb Common. Jackie (a novice) got the best and smashed her pb. Only one got away after a really hard twenty minute fight.