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Vallee Lake 1 - Awesome 63lb Grassy
24/07/2014
What a fish !! Take a look at this enormous Grass Caarp caught from lake 1 , the fish an original from the lake , probably in the excess of 40yrs Old !!! Taking on mais at range , 63lbs other fish pictured are also some stunning specimens caught on the same session - Awesome fish !! ....more
Willow Lake - Return visit
24/07/2014
Mr Poole reports: Although the weather was terrible on arrival, the place looked stunning. We were greeted by some friendly chickens which have become family pets now. The lake is nicely maintained, really like the out of bounds far side which gives some sanctuary for the carp. Fishing was a mixture ....more
St Leonards - Update
13/07/2014
Despite the ever changing weather there's still been some lovely fish out with the picnic table swim providing Craig with the top rod and a mirror of 42.10lb. Please see the gallery for the photos. ....more
Beausoleil - New lake record 38lb common carp!
13/07/2014
Pepe was first caught by David Lock back in October 2012 and was named after Pepé Le Pew (the cartoon skunk). The skunk reference comes from the fact that he was fishing with some rather special bait known as Skunk & Geranium. A rather potent mix as I recall! So far this year Pepe ....more
Les Kaolins-Galleon - Les Kaolins - Cracking 38lb 15oz mirror, pb, for John Seaman
12/07/2014
Les Kaolins - Cracking 38lb 15oz mirror for John Seaman 21 - 28th June was a great week for our group of prison officers. Fabulously hot weather with light breeze most days. Perfect weather for bivvying and catching carp, not to mention knocking back a few beers and topping up the tan. Mid week ....more
Ladignac Lakes - 27th Sept now available
08/07/2014
A rare chance to get on this quality lake ....more
Etang Marolles - What A Difference!
07/07/2014
Already halfway through the fishing season and the hard work over the last winter has paid dividends. With the majority of tree roots and stumps removed, there has been a massive reduction in call-outs by anglers this year due to snagged lines and thus lost fish. This creates a safer environment f ....more
Saint Amand Leisure - New video out
02/07/2014
Great vid of Saint Amand giving you a great impression of this fantastic lake. For more info take a look at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTXjz8YNblk ....more
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Lake Juvanze - Blue
12/07/2014
Jeff, Ale and Jack run a very good fishery. Swim layout is superb, food package is the best we've had. ....more
Happy Valley
12/07/2014
Our second visit to this fishy little lake, and a warm welcome from geoff and nathalie. fishing was very slow for the first 3 days with only 6 fish being landed,due to we think unsettled weather conditions with high temperatures coupled with easterly winds. fortunately fishing improved and a total ....more
Beausoleil
12/07/2014
Beautiful setting with clean & tidy accommodation. A lovely place to spend a week’s fishing. ....more
Les Burons
04/07/2014
Another wonderful week, fishing out of this world. Lin’s meals excellent & Rob the Rag man as looney as ever. Going home for a rest !! ....more
La Petite Martiniere
21/06/2014
Lovely food from Nikki and plenty of it ! Marc was very helpful with info on lake, tactics , etc 5 over 30lb, 3 over 28lb, 3 low 20’s, 2 mid doubles, Little Sid once or twice and a 5lb male Tench ....more
Lake Juvanze
05/07/2014
Jeff and Jack excellent hosts, Jack's guidance invaluable, and the food superb. 4th trip to France and this is the best venue and best hosts so far! ....more
Les Basses Berthieres
05/07/2014
Great accomodation, Alan & Jill fantastic hosts, could not do more. Shame the weather slowed the fishing down at times, need to come back for the bigger ones that got away. Even so still managed around 50- 60 fish for the week, including a nice looking Common of 28lb 5oz, Mirrors of 29lb 13oz,, ....more
Les Basses Berthieres
21/06/2014
Back again for 3rd visit, as usual everything nice, clean and tidy, normal standard. Fishing started a bit slow but Elaine soon caught some nice fish to upper 20's. Picked up a bit as week went on, but weather a bit indifferent. Fish started coming on a bit more and Elaine banked a nice 32lb Mirror, ....more
Lake Juvanze - Blue
05/07/2014
THIS TRIP WAS OUR FIRST VISIT TO THE JUVANCE LAKES. THE FOUR OF US HAD A GREAT TIME THE FISHING WAS GOOD AND WE CAUGHT 39 CARP INCLUDING 5 FORTIES. WE FOUND ALL THE FACILITIES TO BE EXCELLANT. WE HAD THE FOOD PACKAGE WHICH WAS VERY GOOD VALUE JACK SERVED UP SOME EXCELLANT MEALS AND CATERED FOR ANY D ....more
Etang Rendezvous
05/07/2014
Nice lake in superb surroundings. Food can be provided at additional cost. We took up this option and found it food and service excellent. The meal package consisted of breakfast and evening meal, which is all proper home cooking. ....more
Croix Blanche Lake
05/07/2014
Cosy lake. Comfortable pegs. Intriguing prospects. Super service from the owner. The lake is located in the middle of nowhere. Be prepared for the catfish. ....more
Lake Juvanze - Blue
28/06/2014
Food was excellent, Jeff and Jack top blokes, very helpful. Weather made the fishing slow but we enjoyed it and we'll be back. ....more
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Etang Rendezvous - w/c 28 June 2014
09/07/2014
Weather was warm and sunny with the odd shower – temp 24c. Water temp. 21c Total weight of fish caught this week was 1392lb, which included: Carp – the best catch of the week weighed in at 41lb+ and the rest were 1x15lb+, 4x20lb+, 5x25lb+, 4x30lb+, 2x35lb+ and 1x40lb+. Grass Car ....more
Etang Rendezvous - w/c 21 June 2014
09/07/2014
Total weight of fish caught this week was 2733lb, which included: Carp – the best catch of the week weighed in at 47lbx2 and the rest were 1x15lb+, 14x20lb+, 14x25lb+, 4x30lb+, 6x35lb+ and 1x40lb+. Cats – the best catch of the week came in at 97lb+ and the rest were 84lb+, 82lb+, 70lb+ ....more
Etang Rendezvous - w/c 14 June 2014
25/06/2014
Hot and sunny this week with an air temperature of 27c and a water temperature of 22c. There were two fisherman who only fished days and three non fisherman on the lake this week, and a good time was had by all. Total weight of fish caught this week was 1076lb 8oz, which included: Carp – th ....more
Etang Rendezvous - w/c 7 June 2014
18/06/2014
Sun and cloud this week with an air temperature of 20c and a water temperature of 23c. Total weight of fish caught this week was 2092lb, which included: Carp – the best catch of the week weighed in at 58lb and the rest were 2x15lb+, 18x20lb+, 25x25lb+, 8x30lb+, 3x35lb+ and 3x40lb+. Ca ....more
Etang Rendezvous - w/c 31 May 2014
18/06/2014
Spawning started in earnest mid-week and carried on for a couple days. Air temperature ranged between 20°c – 32°c with a water temperature of 20°c – 23°c. A grand total of 1758lb of fish were caught this week which comprised the following: Carp - best catch of ....more
La Petite Martiniere - Last minute availability 28th June-5th July
08/06/2014
A change in a customers workloads has made a booking move to 2015 so we have the 28th June- 5th July available for exclusive use of our venue for a maximum of 3 people. We have no immediate neighbours, no noisy main road close by, just the gently rolling landscape perfect for a nice getaway ....more
The Retreat - First visit to The Retreat
06/05/2014
First time visitors Alan and Karen to The Retreat had a great time in April. A total of 75 runs during the week landed them 63 fish. 7x30lb plus, 15x25lb plus and 14x20lb plus. The biggest Common was 36lb 4 and the biggest Mirror 35lb 6. The couple descibed the lake as 'a fantastic runs water' and t ....more
Orchard Lake - Del and Jason fishing Orchard Lake 15th March - 22nd March
07/04/2014
Del Mirrors: 20lb 10oz, 20lb 2oz, 21lb 6oz, 24lb 6oz, 13lb 8oz, 28lb 8oz, 21lb 12oz, 23lb, 20lb 12oz, 25lb 6oz, 22lb 8oz. Commons: 14lb 2oz, 29lb 8oz. Sturgeon: 13lb 12oz. Jason Mirrors: 18lb, 18lb, 23lb, 22lb 12oz, 19lb 13oz, 21lb 8oz, 21lb, 28lb, 25lb 10oz, 32lb 8oz (pb) Commons: 16lb, 16lb, ....more
Etang des Landes - new swims
25/03/2014
Two new swims have been added to our lake in the final part of the facelift that has been happening here over the last 6 months,the first is the double garden swim and the second is the willows which has an amazing view of the full length of the lake ....more
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
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
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