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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October French Carp Fishing Deals
Here’s our pick of deals & availability for this October… Eau de Vie South25% off 14th & 21st October Eau De Vie South is a spring fed 2-acre lake offering plenty of features and carp to over 54lb. You hire it exclusively for the week for up to 3 anglers. A refurbished railway carriage offers […]
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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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 14 great lakes that offer carp fishing in France with food package. We’ve split them up into two categories – bivvy lakes and also lakes that offer accommodation on site.
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 […]
Technical Carping
How to Avoid & Combat Poisson Chat
We’re resurrecting a few of our old question & answer posts as they’re still very applicable today! Here’s a great one on how to avoid & combat poisson chat. Poisson chat are very common in many French lakes, but with a few tips and tricks you can minimise any disturbance they have on your carp […]
What To Take Carp Fishing in France: Easy Checklist
Pat Gillett always produces a list to check against when preparing for a trip. He kindly agreed to share it with us and we hope that this detailed list of what to take carp fishing in France can prove as a great point of reference and jog a few memories when packing for your trip… Equipment […]
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 […]
