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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9 French Carp Lakes for Big Carp – Chasing 70lb+ Giants
France has long been a dream destination for anglers looking to land large carp. In this article, we’ll explore nine top French carp lakes for big carp – places where a 70lb’er isn’t just a dream, but a genuine possibility. Discover the ultimate destinations for your next big carp adventure.
Carp Lakes in France РInterview with Owners G̩rard & Carla at Cerises
We have a fantastic group of lakes on our website, which are a credit to the people that run them. We asked Gérard who together with Carla owns Cerises & Duquesne two small and exclusive carp lakes in France a few questions.
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Best carp fishing in France with luxury accommodation
We now have 24 top quality French carp fishing venues with accommodation. These vary from very comfortable houses complete with hot tubs and swimming pools to smaller lakeside lodges. Here are six of our venues for carp fishing in France with luxury accommodation:
Planning your first Carp Fishing in France trip
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. […]
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 […]
Owning a Carp Lake
Interview with an Owner – Thomas at Carrouge Carp Lake
Our website features an outstanding collection of lakes, and each one is a credit to the dedicated people who run them. With this in mind, we spoke to Thomas, the owner of Carrouge Carp Lake, and asked him a few questions, to learn more about his journey.
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 […]
