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Les Basses Berthieres - Week available in May
01/03/2014
Due to a change of booking, we now have the week commencing 17th May available. Don't forget, we are now doing Drive and Survive ....more
Les Basses Berthieres - Week available in May
01/03/2014
Due to a change of booking, we now have the week commencing 17th May available. Don't forget, we are now doing Drive and Survive ....more
Ultimate Lake - Dates available
27/02/2014
We now have 2 spaces free for 31st May '14 and 5 spaces free for 21st - 28th June '14. Please call 01455 220390 or email us on admin@carp-france.com ....more
Vallee Lake 1 - 59lb 6oz Vallee Lake 1 Mirror
17/02/2014
Chris Harris caught this superb Mirror just under 60lbs in wintery conditions in February '14 fishing deep water. Nice one Chris https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sg5G5TCKbtg ....more
Vallee Lake 1 - 59lb 6oz Vallee Lake 1 Mirror
17/02/2014
Chris Harris caught this superb Mirror just under 60lbs in wintery conditions in February '14 fishing deep water. Nice one Chris https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sg5G5TCKbtg ....more
Beausoleil - New carp stocking at the lake
13/02/2014
This winter we’ve added twenty two stunning new mirror carp to the venue ranging from 17 to 34lbs! We are delighted to announce the arrival of some truly stunning new residents to the venue. These fish have been sourced from a local highly respected fishery. We were very lucky to be inv ....more
Etang Marolles - New Arrivals - February 2014
12/02/2014
Amid the wind & rain, eight new arrivals were stocked in the main lake ranging from 38-41lbs. ....more
Vallee Lake 1 - Still producing
11/02/2014
Peter Rosario and Chris Harris where rewarded for coming over on a work party, they managed a few hours fishing during the night with Superb results, Pete had a loverly Dark 40lb+ Mirror and two Mid thirties while Chris had a Monster of a Mirror just under 60lbs weighing at a superb 59lb 6oz fishing ....more
Vallee Lake 1 - Still producing
11/02/2014
Peter Rosario and Chris Harris where rewarded for coming over on a work party, they managed a few hours fishing during the night with Superb results, Pete had a loverly Dark 40lb+ Mirror and two Mid thirties while Chris had a Monster of a Mirror just under 60lbs weighing at a superb 59lb 6oz fishing ....more
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Happy Valley
24/08/2013
Facilites were spot on. I broke my reel but Geoff lent me one (no charge) ....more
Lac de Laneuville
10/02/2014
Great place we both caught P.B's 1 x50 3 x 40's 7 x 30's and one pretty little mid 20. Excellent session for winter and we used 18kg of boilies . The fish were loving the mild conditions and so were we. ....more
Beausoleil
04/02/2014
The weather was wild and wet but the carp fed well and polished off 4 kg of my home rolled Blue Oyster. All four carp came within the first 24hrs, two at night, and two in the afternoon. The 2nd night the pressure rose, the skies cleared and the wind dropped. ....more
Ultimate Lake
10/01/2014
New lake record!!! 58lb!!!! Absolutely cracking venue, mickey a cracking host his knowledge is invaluable. ....more
Beausoleil
06/01/2014
This was my opportunity to fish for the newly stocked carp. The Blue Oyster proved an instant hit, I didn’t have any mix made until the day before my session so I wasn’t able to pre-bait. The new fish feed well and fight like tigers. I certainly look forward to meeting some more of them on my next s ....more
Lake Juvanze
03/11/2013
As the lake had fished so well the week before I decided to treat myself to 3 nights fishing before closing for the winter. Conditions were perfect, very mild with horrendous wind and rain. It started well with 9 fish to 65lb during the first night and it turned out to be one of the best sessions of ....more
Lake Juvanze
26/10/2013
The fishing was out of this world for the time of year. Ale and Jeff looked after us great and the food was outstanding. We will be back again. ....more
Ultimate Lake
26/12/2013
Fantastic lake and fish, great facilities and food to die for, the owner mick, has to be the most helpfull owner in France,top bloke ....more
Malhere
08/11/2013
This is a superb water for 2 / 3 anglers. There are lots of fantastic quality fish in a small lake. My son and I fished for a long weekend and whilst we struggled as the weather was cold with constant rain we both caught new PB's which made the trip worth while. I have fished this lake since i ....more
La Verrerie
10/08/2013
on holiday with my family so I didn't intend to do to much fishing but there is so much for everyone to do that I was able to slip away often. the Gibsons are lovely people and are so helpful and nothing is too much trouble, Glen even taking time out to help me land my personal best. The lakes and ....more
Etang Marolles
31/08/2013
started the 2 week annual trip on the Saturday morning after a long journey, but this time it was for 2weeks and we couldn't wait to get stuck in to them lumps. after choosing pegs we where all set up fairly close together and it started ok with a few fish .then after the second day I decided to mo ....more
Ultimate Lake
26/10/2013
A wonderful lake, fantastically run by Mickey, he couldn't do enough for us. The food package is definitely the best I've experienced in all the years I've been going to France. Swims were tidy and the addition of the anglers huts come in extremely handy for sleeping or kit storage. At last...a venu ....more
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Lac de Laneuville - 5 night winter session result
17/02/2014
Monday 10th- 15th Feb Aje and Jenson ended their session with 12 fish between them, 1 x 50.02lb Mirror 3 x 40's 48lb 44lb and 41.02lb 7 x 30's and a 25.04lb mirror. They used 18kg of boilies with critically balanced hook baits. Winter Result, well done lads ....more
Beausoleil - The underwater world of our carp & feature finding
13/02/2014
Matt takes you for a tour around the hidden features of Beausoleil that were exposed during the draining and netting of the lake. As a carp angler, if you ever get the chance to visit a lake that is being drained, then my advice would be to do so. It’s a fascinating experience and one that wi ....more
Malhere - Early bonus
10/02/2014
While over getting ready for the new saeson, Dave managed to catch this 40lb mirror. ....more
Etang des Landes
04/02/2014
New to carp-france.com….'Etang des Landes' http://www.carp-france.com/Venue.aspx/etangdeslandes An absolutely stunning new addition to the carp-france.com portfolio offering a beautiful 4.75 acre lake in the loire valley for exclusive use for up to 5 anglers. David and Tina will welc ....more
Christmas Message
27/12/2013
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from carp-france.com What a fantastic year it's been, with record numbers of PB's being caught with results getting better and better as the season went on. This year saw the most amount of 60's and 70's being banked, well done to all those who managed their per ....more
Le Moulin du Mee - Frosty mornings and sunny days.
10/12/2013
This morning we awoke to find a very heavy frost covering the ground and a thin sheet of ice covering much of the lakes. The past few days have usually started cold and frosty but by the time we have completed breakfast the sun will have risen and conditions become quite mild once more. This time o ....more
Poplars Lake - Top-Up Stocking
05/12/2013
Every year we add a few thirties to increase the percentage of 30lb plus carp in Poplars Lake, which produced a best of 42lb last season and where many anglers banked new pb carp and cats to over 100lb. Last week we introduced three new mirrors, two at 32lbs and a real looker at 36lb plus. We w ....more
Birch Lake - Top-Up Stocking
01/12/2013
Every year we add a few thirties to increase the percentage of 30lb plus carp in Birch Lake, which is very popular and produced a best of 43lb last season. Last week we introduced two new mirrors of 30lbs and 33lbs, and two commons of 31lbs and a real stunner at 36lb plus. We hope to add one o ....more
Etang Rendezvous - w/c 19 October 2013
31/10/2013
Weather was unsettled this week (rain/showers) with an air temperature of 18°c. Water temperature also 18°c. The lake level rose this weeks by four inches. A total of 2,145lb 8oz of fish were caught this week which comprised the following: Carp - best catch of the week weighed in at 40lb 12o ....more
Etang Rendezvous - w/c 12 October 2013
24/10/2013
Air temperature dropped 14°c daytime temperature with rain/showers. Water temperature also dropped to 15°c. A total of 1,251lb 8oz of fish were caught this week which comprised the following: Carp - best catch of the week weighed in at 55lb 8oz, and the rest were 6x15lb+, 8x20lb+, 10x25lb+, ....more
Etang Rendezvous - w/c 5 October 2013
15/10/2013
Air temperature 21°c dropping dramatically 9°c at night. Water temperature also dropped dramatically by 4°c from 20°c to 16°c. A total of 763lb of fish were caught this week which comprised the following: Carp - best catch of the week weighed in at 53lb 12oz, and the rest were 1x15lb+, 2x20lb ....more
Etang Rendezvous - w/c 28 September 2013
15/10/2013
Air temperature between 25°c - 22°c dropping to 10°c - 14°c in the night. Water temperature 22°c. A grand total of 1817lb of fish were caught this week which comprised the following: Carp - best catch of the week weighed in at 55lb 5oz, and the rest were 4x15lb+, 14x20lb+, 8x25lb+, 7x30lb+, 4 ....more
So far so good
11/04/2013
It's been a mixed start to the season with some venues having the best start to a season they have ever had, namely Vallee Lake 1 with umpteen 50's and several 60's (http://www.carp-france.com/Venue.aspx/ValleeLake1) The weather has been unprecedented with the relentless cold weather. For many ....more
Changes to Facebook
26/10/2012
So Facebook have been moving a few bits around, this means you won't always get to see our updates, and most importantly what's been banked at all our venues. If you don't want to miss out on our latest news, visit our facebook page and you will see a little cog in the top right hand corner (next t ....more
A little bit more Breathalyser info for you.
04/05/2012
As the French Law becomes enforceable in November this year, it's wise to get prepared. Up to now we have found the Alcosense Breathalyser to be the one which is most recommended. Here's a link for more info and how to go about getting hold of one: http://www.alcosense.co.uk/alcosense-singles.html ....more