The Legal Time Bomb Behind Commercial Fishing Socials
In the carp angling world, “socials” have become a popular way for anglers to meet, fish together, and enjoy an experience that blends community, competition, and convenience. But behind the scenes, some of these events may unintentionally fall under UK package travel law — with serious legal responsibilities for the organiser.
Can I Take Fishing Bait to France from the UK?
Can I take fishing bait to France from the UK in 2025? The short answer: it’s complicated — and in most cases, not advisable. Since Brexit, the rules around transporting fishing bait across the Channel have tightened considerably, especially if your bait contains animal by-products, which most boilies, pellets, and groundbaits do.
Don’t Get Caught Out: Carp Fishing Holidays Can Be Package Holidays
Hold up. Before you hand over your hard-earned cash and start spooling up, ask yourself: is this a package holiday? Because if it is — and it often is — you have legal rights most carp anglers don’t know about. Rights that protect your trip, your money, and your ability to claim if something goes wrong.
World Record Contenders: The Waters Where Giants Live
Every carp angler, whether they like to admit it or not, has daydreamed about landing that fish. The one that doesn’t just smash your PB but shakes the entire carp world. The question is: where on earth do these record-busting carp actually live?
Charity Carp Match
Thousands raised for Guide Dogs Charity. A couple of weekends ago the Carp Social team attended the Lucy’s Bowl charity carp fishing match which is held at the RK Leisure complex on the Wraysbury South and Wraysbury North lakes near Slough, UK.
Chalet De L’ile
Chalet De L’ile is just over 3 hours drive from Calais and is available for exclusive bookings. The lake has 5 double swims and can be fished my a maximum of 8 anglers. All swims have lots of room for 2 anglers and are flat with wood chip covering the ground and include a picnic table. There are two VIP swim’s. The VIP swims are equipped with a wooden chalet. The chalet contains 2 beds and a kitchen area with a sink, gas cooker and gas fridge. A short walk from the lake are hot showers, toilets and there are also electric charging points.
The Carp Complex
Drive & Survive Carp Fishing Holidays in France. The Carp Complex is a complex of lakes situated a stones throw from the River Moselle in the Northeastern region of France.
Leon Lake – Catch Reports
Dream result fishing Leon Lake. The lads had a dream result fishing at Leon Lake in France despite the hot weather conditions and port delays. Not a huge number of carp caught it has to be said, however Leon Lake is known as a big fish water and that’s exactly what it produced.
2022 COVID Travel Restrictions
Travelling in France Updated COVID travel restrictions for anglers who’ve booked carp fishing holidays in Europe during 2022.
UK Charity C-R-Y
Charity Fundraiser Event Carp Social are proudly supporting the Clayton Olson Annual Charity Fundraising Event held in September 2023 at Ripple Manor in Maidstone, Kent.