Birch Lake is regarded by many as the most beautiful lake on the complex, and the first glimpse of it from the dam wall has been described by many visitors as 'simply stunning.' Redmire-sized, Birch is a long lake, with the non-fishing bank composed of an unbroken series of over-hanging Birch trees, hence its name. A very atmospheric lake, and one of the most tranquil and private lakes in France, it is set in fully-fenced private woodland which we also own. The wildlife on Birch is rich and varied, and it is home to resident kingfishers, birds of prey, red squirrels, mallards and many species of song birds.
Like Poplars, Birch contains carp to over 40lb with many 20lb and 30lb fish, including many superb big commons. The carp tend to be caught from the far margin against the trees, but more recently open water spots have also been productive. Best cat is around 75lb with 40lb and 50lb catfish common.

The coarse fishing is also excellent, with the same species found in Poplars, and livebaits are easily caught.
Many personal bests were taken from the water in our first few years, and many anglers were completely captivated by Birch, and are returning again next year - which is no
surprise to us. Parties have complete privacy, and are not overlooked by Poplars Lake.
The mobile home on Birch is very basic, but clean and comfortable, and is only a couple of yards from the water's edge. The mobile home has mains electricity and comprises one bedroom (double bed) with the main room containing a sink unit(cold running water only), gas cooker and oven, heater, storage cupboards, a dining/lounge area, TV/DVD, CD/tape player, bait and food freezer, and a further four berths. There is a barbecue area right outside the mobile home complete with garden furniture, overlooking the shallows. Right by the mobile home there is an outside but clean wash-house, with flush toilet, hot and cold wash basins and a good hot water shower. Parking is right by the mobile home. We do not recommend Birch for children or fussy ladies due to the separate toilet/shower block.

Only available dates on Birch for 2008 are 30/8 - 6/9 - 4/10 – 11/10, 11/10 – 18/10, 18/10 -25/10 and 25/10 – 1/11. ‘Due to a client swopping lakes 2/8/08 – 9/8/08 is now free on Birch.’