Welcome to the European Specimen Angling Centre or ESAC complex set in 200 acres of forest and farmland. ESAC fishery is located in the southwest of Brittany in a small village called Loscouet-sur-Meu. As the name implies, the river Meu runs around and through the lake "peace" , "tranquillity" and "seclusion" are some of the phrases that come from the anglers that visit us.

ESAC is 1 hour drive from the port of St Malo, which is the closest port, or a 2 hour drive from Caen or Cherbourg, otherwise a 5 hour drive from Calais. ESAC has three lakes in its complex: Le Lac Fishabil, Kingfisher Reserve and Lac Locarno. However Lac Locarno is not available for fishing as we are holding and breeding fish in it at present.

The European Specimen Angling Centre is one of the best complex's and fishery in Europe, not just because of the track record we have, but with over 50 tons plus of carp and cats in residence its an unbelievable place to fish and anglers dreams are definitely made here, which is why anglers come back year after year to enjoy fishing that can not be had anywhere else. In the past we have held 6 major European matches, plus 2 European carp cup tournaments and 2 world carp cups with 8 World records broken which is something no other fishery has achieved. Most of the top names in today's angling have used lac fishabil in articles or fished in the competition that has been held hear so as you can see we have a lot to offer and loads of big fish. Our facilities (like our lake) are also second to none with mens and ladies toilets, along with a fully marbled shower unit, we are fully equiped to cater for your stay.

Once you have been here you will be enchanted by the serenity and beauty that the lakes can offer plus some of the best fishing you will ever experience.

Le Lac Fishabil  Le Lac Kingfisher

 Brief History of Lake Loscouet-sur-Meu

Over 500 years of history is associated with this lake, with a past history of local monks from the Abbey of St.Meen la grand farming carp for the table. It also provided waterpower for the Mill situated on the edge of the lake for 150 years, producing flour for the surrounding areas. In the Second World War the German occupation meant a garrison with 200 troops and gun placements. After the war the lake was mainly used by the villagers at Loscouet thus, it stayed a quiet, ignored local feature until 1988 when reshaped, rebuilt and restocked it, to create the lake as it is today.

Great fishing!

This is just some of what you have said

Great weeks fishing loads of carp to mid 40s, cats to 48lb, grassies to 36lb. First class facilities, top rate fishing. All thanks to Ian! Be back soon for the sixth session

-Sarah and Darren White   (self drive)

What can I say? That I keep coming back time after time for the best fishing you can have,this time I had 43 carp to low 40lb plus 6 cats to 60lb and a craker of a grass carp of 52 lb. Thanks for another cracker of a week and see you next year

-Rayn O'Neal and friends  (self drive)

Thanks again for another fab weeks fishing, good company, great food and loads of fish what more can an angler want for! 26 carp to low 40s, 1cat so big it broke my 100lb scales and 17 angry sturgeon to 36lb as well. Fantastic! would definitely reccormend it to every one

-David and Caroline Pentacost  (organised trip)

Had a lovely trip again. This lake is stunning with great fishing and unbelievable stunning fish. Smashed my PB with a 40lb mirror and a 31lb common many thanks to Ian for this fantastic place

-James Butler   (organised trip)

Another good weeks fishing third time this year and loads of big carp yet again. Been coming here for 9 years now and still can't beleve how good the fishing can be for carp and cats thanks Ian see you next year

-Mike Richards  (orgainsed trip)

Wow!, winter fishing at this place is fantactic. Fishing in late November catching plenty of carp with run after run. Carp of 32lb 35lb 37lb 39lb and 40lb and 41lb and loads of upper 20s to boot as well. Total 53 carp.  Thanks Ian for your hospitality. What a trip! see you next year

-Peter Harrson (organised trip)

Le Lac Fishabil ( 65 acres)

Kingfisher Reserve (5 acres)

Lake Loscouet-sur-Meu in late 1800.

Over 50 tones plus of Specimen Carp and Cats and much more.

The river mea rounds around the lake and has chub trout and roach.

We have the best match teams in France come and practise at the lake.

Veiws are just stunning across the lake set in over 200 acers of forrest and fram land.

You just never no whats going to come out.

The first cats that were stocked in 1988 and have now been breeding for many years, now the first babys born are over 100lb in size!