Venues: Abroad

Five lakes set in 130 acres of beautiful French countryside, each featuring tree-lined banks and together holding a total of 60 swims.

Contact: 0208 302 6866
Lake record: 70lb-plus
Rules: Boilies only, barbed hooks only
Stock: Heavily stocked with hundreds of carp over 40lb, plus many fifties, sixties and seventies
Tickets: £650 per angler per week, all-inclusive
Website: www.cretelakes.com