Discover first time French carp fishing guides with top venue picks, tackle advice, travel tips and insider planning advice for every angler.
Experienced carp angler Pat Gillett always produces a list to check against when preparing for a French trip and he kindly agreed to share it with us. 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 […]
Booking a carp fishing holiday in France is exciting, but it also comes with responsibilities that many anglers overlook – the most important of which is holiday insurance. While it’s easy to assume insurance is only for medical emergencies, the reality is that a good policy protects you against cancellation due to illness, job loss […]
Every year, hundreds of British anglers head across the Channel in search of those iconic French monster carp, with carp fishing in France becoming a bucket list trip for many UK anglers. With so many lakes to choose from, it’s no surprise that more and more UK anglers are making the trip, hoping to beat […]
If you’re currently planning a French carp fishing trip, have a look at the Q&A below for choosing the right venue. Organising a carp fishing holiday – especially in France – is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. With so many lakes to consider, it’s easy to miss important details that could make or […]
Your French carp fishing adventure starts here. Planning your inaugural continental carp trip? Do your homework before you book and find your perfect carp fishing in France lake… Any European road trip requires a modicum of preparation. An angling trip demands so much more, bringing with it a whole host of questions, variables and imponderables. […]
Ok! so you have decided to plan your first trip carp fishing in France, what should you look for and where should you go? Choosing the right lake and being well prepared is key to a successful first trip. Here are six essential tips to help you get the most from your adventure. 1. Do […]
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! […]
If you want to remove as much stress as possible from your French carp fishing trip, then an all inclusive holiday can be the way to go. All Inclusive Carp Fishing in France includes tackle hire, bait and food packages on site. So all you need to do is get on that plane! Some even […]
Here are six easy carp lakes in France that we would describe as usually being easy fishing. They are all well stocked, allowing you to relax and enjoy plenty of memorable carp fishing… after all we only get so many holidays a year so why not spend them catching! Jonchery 7 or 8 These two […]
We’re always wary of describing some of our French carp fishing lakes as ‘runs waters’. After all, the way a lake produces on one single week is down to many variables – weather, time of year, pressure and so on. However, with that said, the following lakes usually produce the goods again and again. These […]
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 […]
I think that it fair to say that most anglers that visit French carp waters expect to catch big carp and lots of them, beating their British PB’s by a fair margin. Ultimately carp behave the same in France as in England, they can be temperamental. Then when they do go on the feed anglers […]
That very first French carp fishing trip can be daunting, especially if you are in a party of anglers that are all virgins to the French carp scene. The possibility is that you will be fishing for very wise big old carp that have seen plenty of tactics. Here is a short success guide for carp fishing […]
Here are 10 French carp fishing lakes that are ideal for 4 anglers to share exclusively. These are all social fishing lakes in France, from action-packed waters to big carp lakes, you’ll find something to suit…
We answer your questions on carp fishing in France. This time round it’s all about when carp spawn in France…
As you begin to think about your next French carp fishing trip, we thought it’d be a good idea to recap on making sure you choose the right venue to get the most out of your holiday! I have made quite a few trips to France over the last 15 years (1-3 times per year) […]
With over 40 premier French carp fishing destinations under management, Angling Lines is your ‘fast track’ to your next PB. But, with visiting angler numbers on the rise, the resident carp are wising up. How can you, as a holiday angler, stack the odds in your favour? Once upon a time, France was regarded as […]
This really is invaluable advice for any carp angler, big thanks to Jamie Simpson for these tips on how to avoid Weil’s Disease whilst fishing…
Angling Lines field tester Mike Linstead continues with his tips and advice on some points to consider during a trip.
Angling Lines Field Tester Mike Linstead give his insight into preparing yourself for a carp fishing trip to France.
