Carp fishing is popular in France and liked by the tourists and travelers.. For the people of France it is a past time to catch carp fish in various lakes, river and sea. Knowledge of fishing is necessary for tourists. A perfect fishing tackle is required to get the right kind of fish. Fishing tackles are available in plenty on online stores having varieties of tackles. They show the fishing tackle and let you know the price. For a good catch quality equipment is advisable.

Permit to catch carp is required, which is available easily in angling shops and pubs. For tourists there are many private lakes full of carp fish. These lake owners rent places to stay. They have camping sites and luxury accommodation. The position of the carp is available in the fishing map. Previous knowledge about carp fish locality helps in good catch. Spare hooks, baits, flashlight, sufficient gas and drinking water are necessary on night fishing. Night fishing is disallowed in certain places. If you are attracted in night fishing then Bordeaux is the place. The suitable time for carp fishing is from April to October.

The private lake owners take care of the tourist and give all their requirements for carp fishing. Being professionals themselves their guidance is valuable. The size of the carp is big and it weighs between 40lbs to 50 lbs. However, 60lbs giant carp, found in specific lakes. To catch this huge fish you need the perfect angler. To catch this fish you need large reels of line and it has to be quality lines. Usually carp fish do not stay in the vicinity of the bank. Hiring a boat is necessary.

The type of bait may differ from lake to lake. Hence, go with the proper bait used in the lake. The rules differ from one lake to the other. Preference of using two or four rods depends on the rules of the lake owner and night fishing depends on the rules. Before booking for a definite location, get all the required information to make your stay pleasing. When you bait 40lbs, carp fish each time you forget your tiredness and enjoy with excitement.

The size and quality nourishment available in the lakes and the environment help the carp to grow in size. The largest carp weighing 89 lbs, caught in a lake in Dijon in the year 2006, which is a world record. The famous places for carp fishing in France are Bordeaux, Brittany, Troyes, Dijon and Reims.