Thought other fellow catfish lovers might like to see the catfish I caught from a recent trip to Lac renard France. The trip was my 3rd time at this fishery which is a French owned venue of approx 16 acres stocked with carp and wells catfish.
I caught this cat during the early hours of the morning 3 days into my weeks fishing. The cat took a hook bait of 2 halibut dumbell boilies and 2 nash squid robin red 20mm boilies, fished over a scattered bed of mixed pellet. The cat was in superd condition and weighed in at 135lbs!!
I returned to bed one very happy lady!
More cats, carp and kittens followed to make a fantastic weeks fishing.
Roll on next year when i will return to this superb venue.
Pamela Martin, October 2010
Lac De Lumiere is an ideal venue for a fishing holiday in France and with holidays available for up to 5 anglers with the whole lake to themselves for only £250 per week, offering the chance to catch carp up to 56lb, surely this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Accommodation is available in a new 2 bed log cabin with shower, lounge and kitchen.Lac de Lumiere is a private lake situated in the heart of the Loire Valley near Sancerre, the famous wine growing region, and runs parallel to the Lateral Canal of the Loire. A 3 acre lake newly established in 2009, in idyllic surroundings in an area of Chateaux, Countryside and Vineyards.
This issue of the news letter is coming to you slightly later than expected as there was a lot of work going on at the lake. Publishing was held off until the lake was dug and the island was built so that this news letter could give you all the up to date information. This issue focuses solely on the work completed in July / August 2010. August here has been quite hot, on a few days it reached 37 degrees and at times it was quite difficult to work outside.
Kiran & Angelo
Etang de Planchon is a friendly carp fishing destination within the Haute Vienne region of France, near the lovely market town of Chateauponsac which has bars, restaurants and shops and is 30 minutes away from Limoges Airport. This beautiful four acre lake is set in a ten acre estate and is a secluded and secure venue which caters for a maximum of five anglers per week, licensed for day and night fishing where no permits are required.
Etang De Planchon is Opening for its first season in March 2011, but is available to take bookings NOW.
To see how this stunning carp fishing destination is preparing for its opening in 2011, please check out their latest newsetter:
Etang De Planchon Newsletter Issue 5
Earlier in the year a phone conversation had me on the edge of my seat, during a visit to Northern France some friends had found a venue that seem to fit the requirements we looked for in a new venue. What was needed was for some anglers to go over and test fish the venue and was I up for it, was I ever!
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![]() | Address: La Puye, Vienne region, France |
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Species: mirror carp, common carp |
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Tel: 0033 549 47 53 05 |
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Prices: visit website for packages and prices |
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Website: lacdulogerie.com |
You're getting ready for you carp fishing expedition to France. Now all you need to know is what you should take along with you. Of course you know the obvious like the bait and tackle. What some fishermen do not realise is the essential items needed for carp fishing in France.
Yes there are some very important items that are on the “must take with me” list. Knowing what they will ensure that you’re well prepared to catch that big carp while fishing in France. Of course every angler should take into consideration the health and care of the fish.
The Must Take List
There are of course other items that you might want to bring along with you on your carp fishing trip to France. The biggest thing to keep in mind is the care of the fish prior to releasing it back into the water. Always take care of the fish and they can increase your fishing experience for years to come.
Following on from last year's wonderful 2nd place, the Angling Trust England Carp Team are extremely excited to be taking part in the 11th FIPPSed World Carp Championships. The 72 hour event is being held on Lac De Luby in Cazaubon, Barbotan in the South of France this week (21st October to 25th October 2009).
The lakes contain a really good head of carp averaging around 20lb with specimens to over 50lb as well as some very large catfish to over 100lb, the largest in 2009 topping the 96lb mark. Onsite facilities include hot showers and English toilets. There is also a mobile home that is available for optional hire. |
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![]() | Address: Etangs de la Croix Blanche,
22 rue Principale
02820 Berrieux, France
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Species: carp, catfish |
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Tel: 0033 962 20 56 44 Mobile: 0033 670 90 04 33 |
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Prices: call fishery for latest prices |
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Website: www.croixblanchelakes.com |
Like just about every fisherman in the world it all starts as a boy, Having lived in Nottingham i was never short of a river or lake to fish, and of course what to fish for, carp, pike, bream, roach etc. So on moving to france 10 years ago i was in heaven, the unspoilt, none over fished rivers, the well stocked lakes and the beautiful surroundings and nature to take in whilst waiting for the bite.
I started Carp fishing as i already had the equipment, my fishing trips were fruitful with A1 carp all double figures and unsuspecting! Having met my now fishing buddy i was converted by my first night CATFISHING expedition, it was amazing, these guys are monsters, with 16 catfish in one night, spending three nights by the river the catches kept coming, from 30lb up to 96lb, and all in between, its thrilling work and when they take the bait you had better be ready! landing these fish is an adrenaline rush, and the whole experience is something that every fisherman should try.
This is why i decided to set up as a guide, to share this experience with others.
The area is the Poitou Charente, flights from lots of UK airports by Ryan Air to either Limoges or Angouleme airports here in France. We make it easy for you as you only need hand luggage, we pick you up and take you direct to the river bank or lake as we also cater for course and/or carp fishing.
All equipment is provided for the duration of your stay as well as breakfast and evening meals.
To book or if you require any further information please contact us at info@catmanfishing.com if you would like to see pictures visit our gallery on www.catfishingfrance.com
Come and share the experience, the adventure continues!!!
The last and final 10 places in the 2009 WCC have been filled making a total of 130 competing pairs. We take pride in announcing that the event has filled in record time (less than 5 weeks).
This is a record for the event. There will be several hundred anglers that will not been able to compete this year and we are looking at ways to resolve this for 2010. Anglers that have not been fortunate enough to secure a place are of course still very welcome to come and enjoy the pre event party and more details on this will be announced shortly.