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 truly unique carp fishing lake offering plenty of space and comfort. Deux Iles is beautiful 7 acre carp fishing lake settled within a 22 acre plot in the heart of the Eure Valley in Normandy. The lake has been designed with four anglers in mind and there are two distinctly separate sections in the form of […]
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
The latest blog comes from Andy Gilbert and follows his first trip to Vaumigny, a 35 acre lake known for it’s large carp, catfish and sturgeon. Here’s what he found… One of the major deciding factors for me personally when choosing a holiday venue is always the feedback and information regarding the lake. I check how the […]
Bletiere is in the process of adding to it’s fish stocks this winter, here’s owner John with the latest update… Well we had a good stocking yesterday with another 24 carp and 4 grass carp in total. A breakdown of the fish is; 7 x 30lbs 3 x 33lbs 5 x 35lbs 4 x 37lbs […]
Despite kicking off to slow start in terms of Anglers, those brave enough to come in March and April this year saw some decent catches in spite of the rain. La Gléhias regulars, Richard Park and Scott Bryant did their usual trick of finding a few big lumps in March when the water was still […]
On Sunday we carried out this seasons netting at Lillypool. A long and tiring day, but very successful. Lots of carp in the net, but most importantly, hundreds of kilos of silver fish removed. Here are just a few shots from the day. The third photo is Mark Baker with the big common, weighed in at just about […]
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 […]
Barry Oconnor has kindly sent in this write-up of the Jonchery Challenge this September, sounds like a cracking session! Ben and I were invited to take part in a carp match in France. It was on Jonchery Lake in Brevonnes. Jonchery was created by the Bachelier family who are fish farmers, the fishery is superbly […]
Laroussi regular Roy van Goor has just returned from a session on the lake this September. Despite a slow week, one very memorable mirror carp made it a trip to remember for Roy. It’s well worth having a read of the article he has written for Karperwereld below. Read the article here – Babe of the Lake… Luck Factor 2.0
After the worst week of weather all year, both of Lillypool lake’s catfish made an appearance for anglers Brian Edwards (59lb 8oz) and Martin Daws (50lb 8oz)… Brian’s breaking our current lake record by a little over half a pound. It’s unusual with just the 2 cats in the lake for someone to come with one […]
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 […]
