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The best carp fishing countries worldwide | Why France is #1 for carp anglers

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Carp fishing is most popular in France with hundreds of paid and public lakes with huge carp. Carp fishing is more and more popular, even amongst young and new anglers that do anything to hunt for the ultimate specimen, and why not, world record fish. We look at the countries known for the biggest carp and we try to explain why France is the ultimate carp fishing country, known for its many big fish records.

Carp fishing holiday: Domaine des Gerris in France

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The 30 kg record carp  (picture: website) The Domaine des Gerris is a new fishery  just below Clermont-Ferrand in central France .  Since the summer of 2016 you can fish for carp at this former gravel pit.

Fishing for big river carp in France on the Isle river

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Just above the more famous Dordogne river in France is the river L'Isle. Also on this beautiful public water in France are many beautiful spots to be found and can be fished at night.

Carp fishing at Lac de Venables near Seine river in France

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The 90-hectare Lac de Venables is a wonderful  public water  with great carp fishing possibilities west of Paris.  Like many waters in the area this is also a former quarry which is directly linked to the Seine river . 

Fishing for big carp on the La Vézère river in France

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At Limeuil cross the Dordogne and La Vézère Not far from the  Dordogne River   in France you can find the less known Vézère river. Just as in the Dordogne and Lot rivers night fishing is allowed and there are many beautiful carp spot along the banks of this public water .

Carp fishing at Etang de Sault | Public water France

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The beautiful Etang de Sault is located in central France and has a size of 25 hectares. The public water is especially popular with the local fishermen and contains several carp of at least 20 kilos. 

Carp Fishing on the Dordogne River in France

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Trémolat near the Dordogne River  (click for detailed map) The beautiful Dordogne river in France is known for its great carp. Along the river are many quiet and easily accessible sites for fishing for carp. In particular we take a look at the popular fishing spot near the town of Trémolat.