About Us

Our Service
We will organise your French carp fishing holiday so that you can concentrate on the fishing. We arrange your trip as a one stop service, whether it's for an individual, a family or a large group. We book your venue, sort out the travel arrangements and send out confirmations and a detailed information pack with everything you need… so all you need to do is relax and concentrate on the excellent carp fishing.
If you require advice on which carp lake to choose or the best fishing methods … just ask. We want your holiday to be both enjoyable and successful.
The Angling Lines Team
Heather Keep

Heather is our Managing Director. Having been around carp fishing her whole life, she has spent countless weeks on the banks of French carp lakes. Heather has vast experience and knows exactly what makes a great French carp fishing venue.

Feel free to contact me on heather@anglinglines.com or phone 01246 854553
Julie Crookes

Julie is our Office Manager and is responsible for the day to day running of the business and accounts.

Feel free to contact me on julie@anglinglines.com or phone 01246 854553
Louise Turner

Louise is our office administrator and travel coordinator. She's here to ensure that both the booking process and your travels go smoothly.

Feel free to contact me on louise@anglinglines.com or phone 01246 854553
Charlotte Witcombe

Charlotte manages the crossing aspect of your holidays and is also here to help for any queries you may have in the run up to your trip.

Feel free to contact me on charlotte@anglinglines.com or phone 01246 854553
Jo Noble

Jo manages credit control and is also here to help with any general queries you may have in the run up to your trip.

Feel free to contact me on jo@anglinglines.comor phone 01246 854553
David Keep

David was the founder of the company back in the 1990’s. As a dedicated carp angler himself he has fished most of the major French waters since 1991. He retired in 2019 but still continues to work for us on a consultancy basis.

Bridget Dawson

Since jointly setting up the business with David in 1998, Bridget has now retired to France, although continues on a consultancy basis as our ambassador. She is the first to discover our new carp lakes in France.

The Test Anglers Team
Mike Linstead

“I've had a fascination with water for as long as I can remember and having a family home on the banks of a canal made it inevitable that I would one day become an angler. Whether it's catching big carp in France, pike in Sweden, catfish in Spain, blue cod in New Zealand or just Rudd on my local pond, I'm completely obsessed with angling and have always loved to combine it with travelling. I enjoy the challenge of going to far away places and catching some amazing fish, as well as making some special memories. I enjoy documenting my adventures in France through film and writing and I'm fortunate to be able to give the customers of Angling Lines a glimpse into some of the special waters they have.”

Jamie Bellhouse

“I am a photographer and filmmaker based in Surrey, UK. I have been an angler for the best part of 30 years and have caught a variety of species from all over the world. My passion for carp angling started as a teenager and has grown into a life long pursuit and obsession for the sport. I have my own brand within the industry known as ‘Brothercarp’ as well as being a consultant for Nash Tackle I also work for a number of different angling brands and service providers across Europe.

I have visited some of the smallest and intimate lakes and canals to vast and expansive reservoirs and mountain lakes. Overcoming a variety of different challenges and conditions throughout my career has given me the knowledge to target these beautiful creatures to great effect. I like to document my travels in the form of film and media to share my story with the public and inspire them to travel and experience the incredible fishing Europe and the world has to offer. Having been a previous customer of Angling Lines for more than 10 years it was an easy choice for me to work with them to capture the amazing venues and fishing they have to offer."

Pete Castle

“I’ve been carp fishing for over thirty-five years and have been full time in the trade for twenty. I love my time on the bank and especially travelling to distant destinations. I love that sense of the unknown and adventure. I think that’s probably why I’ve been travelling to France for so long. The fishing experience is one thing, but I’ve also always enjoyed different local environments and local facilities. When I think back to all the places I’ve fished, it is not just the big carp that I remember, but the experience of being in that area and the people I’ve met. I think of the characters and the funny stories and experiences along the way. On one trip to France I can remember leaving my partner with all three rods whilst I went off for a shower thinking it was a quiet spell. When I returned she’d had a fish on every rod. There were rods and nets everywhere and the great big smile on her face was priceless. They weren’t the biggest fish in the lake, but that experience and image will stay with me forever. I’ve been a customer of Angling Lines and I do filming work for them. Their service is always outstanding and they have an extensive list of superb venues. I often take my family with me these days and we always have a great time. I know I’m a little biased, but as far as I’m concerned you can’t beat a good fishing holiday. "

The end result is that we have a pretty good idea of what makes a good fishing venue and what doesn't, both for the independent angler and those who want to take along the family. With this experience we aim to offer an unrivalled service to our customers.

We give an honest appraisal of all our venues, including fish stocks and facilities, and ensure that our high standards are maintained through site visits. We listen carefully to all feedback, using it to further improve our service.

The Company
The company is registered with Companies House and is run in accordance with European Commission Law which governs Travel Agents (The Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tour Regulations 1992). This gives you the security of knowing that you are dealing with an established and reputable firm and that your money is safe with us.

International Passenger Protection Insurance
In accordance with the UK Package Travel & Linked Travel Regulations 2018 all passengers booking with Angling Lines Ltd are fully protected for the initial deposit and subsequently the balance of all monies received by us, including repatriation costs and arrangements, arising from cancellation or curtailment of your travel arrangements due to the insolvency of Angling Lines Ltd.

Click here to see our Booking Terms & Conditions.

Carp fishing in France with Angling Lines

Being carp anglers ourselves and after many years of enjoying carp fishing in france with angling lines we know what you need from a carp fishing holiday. Choosing the right French carp lake is very important – let's face it we don't get many holidays each year! We're proud of the carp fishing in France venues we're working with currently and we're sure we can find a carp fishing holiday to suit you.

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