Browse general carp fishing interest posts with French venue round-ups, trip planning advice, holiday tips and big fish inspiration.
A fantastic session diary from Tom Robson of On The Bank Live, filmed over a week at Old Oaks in October 2015. The week included 4 x 50s, 8 x 40s, 9 x 30s and 1 x 10, with an average weight of 41.8lb. For more information on Old Oaks follow the link – Carp France
A 71lb mirror out at Laroussi yesterday. That’s a 70lb+ carp out every month for the last 3 months and we’ve only had a handful of anglers out there braving the weather! There is still 50% off between now and March 4th if you fancy getting in on the action. You can find out what […]
With so many lakes available to fish in France there is literally a lake to suit every angler. Many anglers come across a lake they love and revisit every year while others like to try a different lake each time. With such a choice of lakes available I thought as lake manager of Lac Du […]
A Happy Christmas for David Wellard currently fishing Laroussi. He first experienced a successful few days on Old Oaks – in 48hrs David landed 9 carp including 5 forties and the fifty, Christmas day alone bringing him 2 of the forties and the fifty. He has now moved to the bigger Laroussi lake and been gifted an amazing […]
Just a few photos from the netting today, which saw carp to over 60lb and a fantastic day all round. Small roach and zander were removed and the carp stock safely passed back over the net. Find out more about Jonchery here – Carp Fishing in France
Here’s our latest video from Laroussi. Filmed this September and featuring interviews with owner Mehdi Daho and well respected Laroussi regular Roy van Goor. Over the last 10 years Laroussi has established itself as one of the premiere big carp waters in France, containing carp to over 70lb. It’s a mature 15 acre gravel pit with […]
What a start to November, Congratulations to Michael Sharp! Last week, after a slow and heavy fight, landed a big mirror weighing 70lb5oz at Laroussi. Very nice dark winter colours and in great condition. Top angling! For more information on Laroussi follow the link – Carp Fishing in France
Villefond welcomed a new lake record of 64lb 8oz last week, here’s the feedback from the group fishing the lake… Holiday date: Sat 17th Oct to Sat 24th Oct 2015 Name of customer: Jamie Clayton Number of anglers: 6 Details of your catches: 64.8oz, 38.7oz, 49lb, 42lb, 37lb common x 2, 31lb mirror, 21lb mirror Your best tactics/bait/rigs: fishing small […]
This April Old Oaks welcomed FOX international for a week to film their hugely popular ‘Edges’ DVD. Lewis Porter, Harry Charrington and Scott Day were not disappointed with some absolutely stunning fish on the bank including an incredible 53lb 13oz common. Watch the session below… For more information on Old Oaks follow the link – Carp France
An interesting and detailed feedback from Frank Reid after his recent trip to Mas Bas Main Lake, a 5 acre water with lakeside gite and swimming pool… Holiday date: Sat 5th Sep to Sat 12th Sep 2015 Name of customer: Francis Reid Number of anglers: 3 Details of your catches: 2 Anglers (Frank and Graham) caught 40 Carp in […]
A couple of photos sent over by Mark at Jonchery today. Rob, fishing swim 4 has only gone and landed an incredible 61lb 11oz common. Congratulations! And incase you were thinking of a trip over to this 30 acre lake next year, there is currently an offer of 50% off the first three weeks in […]
The average weight now at Old Oaks is seriously impressive, with last weeks anglers landing more carp over 40lb than below. See their feedback here… Holiday date: Sat 22nd Aug to Sat 29th Aug 2015 Name of customer: David Dyson Number of anglers: 5 Details of your catches: Dave – 1 x 15lb grass carp, 5 x 30lb+ to 36lb, 2 […]
Last week Lillybelle welcomed team Ashima’s Emily Blake and Martin Earlam. A very productive week was had by both anglers, but Emily took all honours with most fish banked and biggest fish of the week too. To cap it all Emily also broke our current ladies record not once but twice, with a new pb […]
One week, two anglers and an incredible seven acre gravel pit just two and a half hours from Calais. Here’s an updated venue video showing you everything you need to know about this much loved water (…and we even managed a pretty special 50lb’er too) For more information on French carp fishing at Beaurepaire follow […]
Laroussi has been fishing it’s head off recently, with some truly incredible carp captures. Here’s lake owner Mehdi with the latest news… It has been very hot at Laroussi early july with record temps up to 38°C. We used to think that hot weather is not ideal for catching fish but here’s a good example why we are […]
Here are 5 simple things to bear in mind to keep your journey to your french fishing holiday as straight forward as possible. 1. Paris at rush hours – rush hour is normally 8:00-10:00 am & 5:00-8:00 pm. Your Sat Nav will often try to take you around the Paris Peripherique when travelling South. Depending on your time of […]
Katie and Kevin had another good session on Laroussi last week, topped by Katie landing a new ladies record on her birthday! Kevin took a nice 57lb 8oz mirror but Katie topped off the trip by landing the 56lb 8oz mirror. What a great present. Between the two of them they also had a 20lber, 30lber, 40lber (including […]
Villefond‘s ‘Arnold’ has come out again at a massive 59lb 8oz, but what is so impressive about this capture, apart from the great pictures, is the time of year. He has come out right after spawning when some of our big girls are over 10lb down in weight. Being a male he doesnt drop as much weight but […]
The secret to a good fishing trip to France is preparation and being well equipped. This necessarily means a certain expense, but if you want to enjoy your trip and not have it turn into an unpleasant fiasco: like the boy scouts say “Be Prepared”. Keeping warm, dry and well fed will go a long way […]
Here is the new Old Oaks lake record caught this morning by Terry Morewood. Terry’s previous PB was 32lb. He had this week 20lber, 30lber, 3 x 40lber up to 49lb 14oz, 2 x 50lb up to 53lb, 1 x 60lber at 65lb 2oz (the Long Common). Terry said earlier this week, my target of the […]
