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12 of the Best Small Exclusive Carp Lakes in France for Intimate Groups

12 of the Best Small Exclusive Carp Lakes in France for Intimate Groups

Looking for a French carp lake for just two or three anglers? Sometimes it’s nice not to be bothered by other groups. We get it. No competing for swims, no crossed lines, no noise. That’s exactly why small exclusive carp lakes in France have become such a sought-after choice for serious carp anglers. It’s these […]

Why You Need Travel Insurance For Carp Fishing in France

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 […]

A Beginner’s Guide to Carp Fishing in France

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 […]

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General Interest

Planning A Carp Fishing Trip – Important Questions Answered

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 […]

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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 Whilst 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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Owning a Carp Lake

Interview with Owner – Barry at Golden Carp Lake

Our website features an outstanding collection of carp lakes in France, and each one is a credit to the dedicated people who run them. With this in mind, we spoke to Barry, the owner of Golden Carp Lake, and asked him a few questions, to learn more about his journey.

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