Located in the Cher region, just 30 minutes south of Bourges in Central France, Camalo is surrounded by vast forests, open countryside, and stunning natural scenery. This beautiful 14-acre carp fishing lake offers an exclusive and peaceful experience with just three swims, each equipped with its own chalet. Along the southern bank, mature woodland and overhanging trees create perfect natural features and add to the lake’s wild atmosphere.

Managed by Guillaume, a professional fish farmer with years of experience, Camalo boasts an exceptional carp stock that has been carefully developed through several high-quality restocking programs in recent years. The lake is home to an impressive number of big fish, including at least 25 carp over 50lb and 3 giants exceeding the 70lb mark.

The Lake

Originally dug out in the early 1970s, Camalo has been available for carp fishing since 2021. The lake offers a varied depth profile, creating excellent opportunities for different fishing approaches. From the dam, located to the right of Swim 1, through to the VIP swim, the water is relatively deep, ranging from around 2 metres (6ft) to 3 metres (10ft). In contrast, the area in front of Swim 3 is much shallower, with depths between 0.8 and 1,5 metre (3–6ft).

The lakebed mainly consists of clay and sand, with a few gravelly patches and occasional silt pockets to explore. There are very few underwater obstacles, making it a comfortable and accessible lake to fish.

Behind the swims, you’ll find open pastureland with grazing cattle, while the opposite bank is lined with beautiful dense woodland, adding to the peaceful and natural atmosphere of the venue. A path circles the entire lake, allowing easy access around the water.

Several streams continuously feed Camalo, helping to maintain both water levels and excellent oxygenation throughout the year. Even during the dry summer months, the lake has shown remarkable stability with very little water loss.

The swims

The water counts only 3 swims and all come with accommodation. Swim 1 is a double swim, great to fish the area near the dam and the deeper area of the lake. The 4 person bungalow - called "Heaven" - has a living room with sofa, two bedrooms (both with two single beds each), a fully equipped kitchen, coffee machine, fridge & freezer. There's cutlery, plates and glasses for 4 persons. More information for this accommodation go here >

Swim 2 is also known as the VIP swim, ideal for 2 anglers. Although the "peninsula" from the VIP swim is still visible on Google Maps, it has been removed in 2020. The anglers fish from a large grassy swim. The VIP swim features a brand new lodge, called "le Kube", with cooker, a small sofa, a double bed, a table with 4 chairs and a micro wave oven. There's electricity and it's included in the price. The VIP swim can be reached by car.

Swim 3 is a double swim with loads of features. The swim has been shifted slightly to the left and given a major upgrade. It is now a wide, double swim, allowing anglers to fish the entire bay to the left, as well as the open water in front and the overhanging trees on the right. With plenty of exciting features, it’s a swim that any carp angler will enjoy exploring.

This swim also now includes a bungalow with electricity, two bedrooms, and a small kitchen, complete with sheets, blankets, and pillows. You can drive within 30-40 meters of the swim, with the last part of the journey on foot. Photos of the new setup will be coming very soon!

For running water, you can go to the facilities where you'll find WC, washbasin and showers. Swim 3 can be approached by car in dry conditions. You'll have to walk 30-40 meters to reach the swim. On rainy days, the terrain gets too soft and cars better stay on the main track.

The carp stock: 40lb+ average

Guillaume is a energetic fish farmer and manager of several carp fishing venues. Nauticarp isn't unknown in the carp scene. He runs lakes such as Etang Furet. Because he shut the lakes of Etang Neuf & Etang Rys on the St. Augustin property, he opened Camalo and La Loubière in 2021. Camalo is only a few minutes from his home and Etang Furet.

The original stocking of Camalo has been completed with the biggest fish of Etang Neuf. Now, Camalo has an impressive stocking! In total there are over 250 carp in the lake. The average weight of the carp caught at this lake is around 40lb.

3 fish are over 70lb and the biggest fish is a 32kg (70.6lb) mirror carp. The biggest common carp is 27kg (59.5lb). There's very nice koi carp up to 14kg (30lb) and grass carp up to 25kg (55lb).

The winter of 2025-2026 the lake was drained to remove the poisson chat and the crayfish.

Service

On the venue there's new clean facilities with WC and shower. Here, you can upload your batteries & phones.

Guillaume sells pellets & boilies on site. He also offers food packs: English breakfast, French breakfast, evening meals. You can order the food packs prior to your arrival.

There are shops and supermarkets 10 minutes from the venue. 20 minutes from Camalo there's a small tackle shop.

To prevent carp diseases, own boats aren't allowed on the lake. But you can rent boats on site. 70€ for a rowing boat, 70€ per week for an e-motor and battery. Fish finder is 35€ per week.