As carp fishing gets ever more popular each year so more anglers look to Europe for their fishing and in particular – France. Most of the waters in the UK which hold fish over 35lb are either exclusive syndicate waters or cost a small fortune to fish. France then, can offer the chance of large carp for everybody.

A word of caution however, not all French lakes hold giant carp, many struggle to produce a 20 and they are not all easy either. The photos in the UK Carp Magazines give the false impression that you just have to turn up and cast out and you’ll haul in 40 pounders, this just isn’t the case.

So how does you go about booking that first trip to France or Spain?

All Inclusive Organised Trips;

For the less adventurous or for those with limited time, Organised trips are a good place to start. These are basically divided into two categories the All-inclusive and the Guided trips. The former will generally pick you up in the UK, usually at a ferry port, and transport you to a private day ticket water. They will also supply your food and bait as well.

These are the simplest options, as everything is taken care of; all you have to do is concentrate on your fishing. Once you step aboard the coach you can sit back and enjoy your week without having to worry about a thing.  They offer a fun and convivial way to go on holiday, and if you go with a group of friends they can be extremely enjoyable. Eating together and sharing in the capture of the fish throughout the week is a fantastic experience. Certain anglers enjoy it so much they often come back year after year.

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