The cost for carp fishing in France can vary considerably, depending on the location, the quality of fishing facilities and how long you want to stay. Here at Angling Lines, we try to make it as affordable as possible to make it more accessible for a wider amount of anglers. With over 24 years experience we can help you plan everything you need to enjoy carp fishing in France. Whether you’re a beginner or pro carp fisher we can help you with ferry crossing, directions from the crossing, accommodation, fishing kit and the best lakes that France provides. We provide the choice of 48 French fishi ..read more

We know it can be difficult convincing the rest of the family that your carp fishing holiday will be the perfect getaway for them too. However, here are 9 amazing French carp fishing lakes with accommodation and pools that make the job easy! Take a look at these; 1 & 2. Mas Bas Mas Bas is an 80-acre estate with two lakes specialising in exclusive carp fishing holidays that have facilities for everyone to enjoy. Both lakes have their own house and private swimming pool. It’s set in the heart of rural south-west France and the privacy of the site offers tranquil family ho ..read more

If you want to remove as much stress as possible from your French carp fishing trip, then an all inclusive holiday can be the way to go. All Inclusive Carp Fishing in France includes tackle hire, bait and food packages on site. So all you need to do is get on that plane! Some even offer airport transfers, but if not, pre-booked taxis can be arranged. Here are three of the best lakes in France that offer this service… 1. Villereal This French carp fishing lake certainly ticks all the boxes, offering serious fishing yet within a holiday complex that provides an impressive all inclusive ..read more

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: 1. Beau Lac South Sleeps up to 7 people, 4 anglers max. on the lake Beau Lac South offers big carp fishing to over 61lb on your own pretty 6 acre lake and that’s only the beginning! There are also luxury accommodation options, a heated swimming pool and various other recreational activities within an estate perfectly set up ..read more

Is a food package one of your requirements when choosing a French carp fishing holiday? Here are 14 great lakes that offer carp fishing in France with food package. We’ve split them up into two categories – bivvy lakes and also lakes that offer accommodation on site. Bivvy Fishing Lakes 1. Granite Lake A top quality lake that provides plenty of action! Seriously impressive stock, with carp reaching to over 60lb and over a dozen over 50lb. This lake sits in tranquil surroundings and is perfect for anglers seeking top quality fishing with peaceful surroundings. Granite Lake provides excellent f ..read more

Are you struggling to find a French carp lake that can accommodate a large group of anglers? Here’s our pick of the best big French carp fishing lakes that cater for 10-16 anglers, making it ideal for that annual social… 1. Blue Lake (up to 10 anglers) You can expect lots of action from hard fighting carp to over 67lb here. This is also an incredibly beautiful lake, a gravel-pit that varies from 3ft at its shallowest running to over 15ft at its South West end. With enough features and big carp to satisfy the most experienced of anglers, it also usually produces well for less experienced ..read more

Here are six easy carp lakes in France that we would describe as usually being easy fishing. They are all well stocked, allowing you to relax and enjoy plenty of memorable carp fishing… after all we only get so many holidays a year so why not spend them catching! Jonchery 7 or 8 These two small lakes are extremely popular for anglers that want to enjoy a lake to themselves. Both lakes take up to 3 anglers each and sit on the same complex. The quality of the fishing is excellent – both for size and number of runs. You’ll find carp to over 60lb and a very good average weight. Overall, Jonchery 8 ..read more

If you are looking for the some of the biggest carp, then these two top class French carp lakes with 80lb carp will certainly do the job! Sky Lake This lake has an exceptional reputation for big carp fishing in France and is a short drive from Calais at just 3 hours 15 minutes. With great management, facilities, optional food packages and bait available to buy on site, the lake has it all. Seriously huge mirror at Sky Lake As the stock of carp has matured over the years, there are now over 50 x 50lb+ carp and a lake record at over 80lb. The great thing is that, despite these huge carp, we stil ..read more

Villereal is one of the very best options for All Inclusive Carp Fishing in France. Owners Dave and Linda take care of everything you need for an unforgettable carp fishing holiday on site. All that’s left for you to do is arrange your flights – you can be fishing within a couple of hours of leaving England! The lake is under 30 minutes from Bergerac airport and the venue offers free transfers to and from the airport. The 8 acre lake is not difficult and therefore suitable for groups of mixed experience, but offers plenty of features to keep even the most picky of anglers interested. It is we ..read more

We’re always wary of describing some of our French carp fishing lakes as ‘runs waters’. After all, the way a lake produces on one single week is down to many variables – weather, time of year, pressure and so on. However, with that said, the following lakes usually produce the goods again and again. These are our top 7 runs waters in France. 1. Seigneurie This is a lovely 12.5 acre French gravel pit lying in the Eure Valley, just a short 2hr45 drive from the port of Calais and 1hr30 from Le Havre. Since opening in 2019 this lake has proven itself to be extremely popular, offering anglers plent ..read more