Chuck Ives provides some advice on carp fishing holidays in France. From initially picking a venue, preparation for the trip and finally the journey through France, with a few personal fishing tips along the way. Hopefully these blogs will help anyone thinking about going to France for the first time… or even just to give an […]
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8 Big French Carp Fishing Lakes For Large Groups
.Are you struggling to find a French carp lake that can accommodate a large group of anglers? Here’s our pick of the best big French carp fishing lakes that cater for 10-16 anglers, making it ideal for that annual social… 1. Blue Lake (up to 10 anglers) You can expect lots of action from hard fighting […]
7 French Carp Lakes for Targeting Big 70lb+ Carp
France has long been a dream destination for anglers looking to land large carp. In this article, we’ll explore seven top French carp lakes for big carp —places where a 70lb’er isn’t just a dream, but a genuine possibility. Discover the ultimate destinations for your next big carp adventure. 1. Old Oaks Nestled in the […]
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Need the lake, the accommodation AND the swimming pool?
We know it can be difficult convincing the rest of the family that your carp fishing holiday will be the perfect getaway for them too. However, here are 10 amazing French carp fishing lakes with accommodation and pools that make the job easy!
Find Great Carp Fishing in France with Food Package
Is a food package one of your requirements when choosing a French carp fishing holiday? Here are 15 great lakes that offer carp fishing in France with food package. We’ve split them up into two categories – bivvy only carp lakes and also lakes that offer accommodation on site.
Technical Carping
Carp Care : 8 Top Tips
We are all trying to be responsible anglers, respecting the environment and practicing good carp care with the fish we catch. Here’s our top 8 tips to help you do that. 1 Make sure that you are using fishing tackle that is suitable for French carp fishing and this means strong and reliable rods, reels […]
7 Great Tips To Combat Crayfish When Carp Fishing
Crayfish occur naturally in most lakes & rivers in France. The carp love to eat them & almost without exception where there’s large carp you’ll find crayfish too, because they are an excellent source of protein which makes the carp grow very quickly. Here is how to beat crayfish when carp fishing… Under normal circumstances […]
Owning a Carp Lake
Buying A Carp Lake In France – The Ultimate Guide
We often get asked the same question many times in the office here at Angling Lines –  “How do I go about buying a carp lake in France?” – this article should point you in the right direction. John London bought the popular little French carp lake Bletiere back in the early 2000´s. He kindly […]
Interview with an Owner – Cyril at Vasseur Lakes
We have a fantastic group of lakes on our website, which are a credit to our brilliant owners and all their hard work. Today we are introducing Cyril, who along with brother Sebastian, runs four excellent carp lakes in France – Lepinet, Blue Lake, Cailleaux and Autels. As well as running these stunning lakes, the […]
