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8 Ways To Choose The Right French Carp Fishing Lake

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 […]

Fancy a Fantastic Family Fishing Holiday in France?

It’s not always the easiest job in the world convincing the rest of the family that a Family Fishing Holiday in France is the ideal getaway for them too. Have a look at these venues, they all boast superb carp fishing, accommodation and many have swimming pools too! At Angling Lines, we specialise in organising […]

All Inclusive Carp Fishing in France at Beautiful Bears Lake

Bears Lake is one of the very best options for All Inclusive Carp Fishing in France. Owner Martin takes care of everything you need for an unforgettable carp fishing holiday on site. All that’s left for you to do is arrange your flights. You can be fishing within a couple of hours of leaving England! […]

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General Interest

Carp Fishing In France & Taking The Dog Too

Want to bring the dog with you on your French carp fishing trip? Well you are in luck, as the process of getting your pet passported is now easier than ever and many of our lakes welcome responsible dog owners and their beloved pets.  1. Firstly, get sorted with the pet passport You will need […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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