Europe & Overseas

While France dominates the carp fishing holidays market, some of the most exciting fishing in the world can be found beyond its borders. Carp fishing holidays in Europe have expanded dramatically in recent years — and for good reason. Croatia, Italy, and Portugal all offer exceptional venues with stunning scenery, lower angling pressure, and fish stocks that rival the very best French carp lakes, often at a significantly lower cost.

Overseas carp fishing holidays open up a world of possibilities that rarely appear on the radar of the mainstream UK fishing press. Carp fishing in Croatia is renowned for producing enormous fish in breathtaking natural landscapes — lakes that feel genuinely wild and largely untouched by commercial angling. Carp fishing in Italy combines incredible fish with culture, food, and a climate that extends the productive season well into autumn. Portuguese waters offer challenging, wild fishing with warm temperatures year-round, while carp fishing in Bosnia delivers big fish on remote waters that few UK anglers have yet discovered.

For anglers looking for something truly extraordinary, Exotic Fishing Thailand offers world-class big fish experiences on a scale that Europe simply cannot match — a once-in-a-lifetime destination for serious specimen hunters.

All European carp fishing holiday venues on swimbooker Holidays are instantly bookable online through swimbooker with real-time availability and secure confirmation. Whether you're planning your first trip outside France or looking to tick off a new country on your carp fishing abroad map, browse our venues below and find your next adventure.

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