Lakes & Waters
231 lakes and waters across the UK.
231 lakes and waters across the UK.
231 lakes found— page 1 of 11
Taswood Lakes
Specialist members only and holiday lodge residents lake. Beautiful picturesque water with overhanging willows, much deeper than other lakes with depths 5-15 feet. 4 acres with mainly silt and clay bottom, no weed. Hard water suited only to experienced anglers but rewards can be magnificent. Stocked with 90 fish averaging 27lb, mainly 20s and 30s with fish to over 40lbs including big ghosties, mirrors nearing 40lb, and big commons over 40lbs. Single swims only with various features including far banks, lily pads, overhanging trees. All fishing on far bank. Retainer sling mandatory - all fish must be lifted in sling, not net.
Taswood Lakes
Specimen Coarse Lake recently extended and heavily stocked as 20 swim coarse lake with all the species one would expect to find. Carp, bream, tench, roach, rudd, perch with the odd barbel showing. Excellent mixed coarse fishing with catches in excess of 100lbs regularly recorded. No pre-booking required, just turn up and get ticket from on-site tackle shop. Method feeders permitted on this lake.
Taswood Lakes
Specialist Carp Water - former trout lake featured on John Wilson's fishing programme, re-sculptured and restocked. 4 acres with fast growing British carp ranging 15lb to just over 30lb, average size mid to upper doubles with plenty of 20s. Medium difficulty water with secluded sheltered comfortable large swims. All fishing on one side with lily pads, reeds and bays. Fish like loads of bait, all methods work well including floating baits. Depths 4-6 feet. Brick BBQ available behind central swims.
Taswood Lakes
Specialist Carp lake - beautiful mature tree and shrub lined water with lots of lily beds. Flat spacious swims with plenty of room for bivvies. 7 acres with silty/clay bottom, depths 3-6 feet. Medium difficulty water with large head of Mirror, Common, Ghost and Grass Carp to over 30lb. Lake record 38lb 12oz. Each swim is individual with out of bounds areas on opposite banks to avoid overcasting. 24 named swims provide excellent variety of features including islands, channels, bays, and overhanging willows.
Taswood Lakes
Exclusive hire intimate carp lake for ultimate social fishing with a friend. Half acre brand new lake with no nuisance fish, stocked with over 50 hard fighting pretty English scaly carp to mid 20s. Fish have not seen hooks before so action expected to be thick and fast. One massive social double swim centrally located with wooden shelter equipped with power points and lighting. Private BBQ provided. Nets/mats/slings provided so no need to pack wet gear. No need to reel in as everything is central. Strict start 10am, finish 9am next day.
Taswood Lakes
Beautiful secluded Coarse Lake surrounded by mature trees and shrubs. Popular with pleasure anglers as it offers something different - Tench, chub, barbel, crucians and grass carp. Very few silver fish or ordinary carp. No matches allowed on this lake, perfect for peaceful pleasure angling. No pre-booking required, just turn up and get ticket from on-site tackle shop. Method feeders permitted on this lake.
Taswood Lakes
Purpose built Specimen Coarse Lake for the purist coarse angler who wants to use light sporting tackle without scaling up to avoid being smashed by large carp. Large Bream, Tench, Crucians, Barbel, Chub, Roach, Perch and a few small Carp. Purpose built comfortable swims with deep water close in. No matches allowed. Used by Bob Nudd to film DVD on 'An Introduction to Waggler fishing' - during filming caught stunning variety including large tench. This is the lake where the 4 luxury holiday lodges are situated with their own private swims. Method feeders permitted.
Taswood Lakes
Specialist Carp Runs Water fed by freshwater springs from the Tas Valley. Beautiful picturesque lake surrounded by mature trees, shrubs, weeping willows and water lilies. Large head of Mirror, Common, Ghost and Grass Carp to over 20lbs. Ideal for those new to carp fishing or looking for instant success, heavily stocked with singles and doubles. Depths average 3-5 feet. Boilies to far lily margins and open water produce well, fish also feed off surface.
Angel Lakes & Livery
Our bottom and smallest lake, perfect for novices and families. Featuring 2 disabled pegs. Average depth 6ft with undulating bottom and underwater features. Carp species (50%): Common, Crucian, Koi, Leather, Mirror. Other species (50%): Roach, Rudd, Silver, Skimmers, Tench.
Angel Lakes & Livery
Our middle, carp dominate lake, featuring two islands and a none fishing sanctuary. Average depth approximately 6ft (some areas 5ft due to undulating bottom). Carp species (70%): Common, Crucian, Leather, Mirror. Other species (30%): Barbel, Bream, Chub, Golden Orfe, Golden Rudd, Golden Tench, Ide, Orfe, Orfe Blue, Orfe Silver, Perch, Roach, Rudd, Silvers, Skimmers, Tench.
Angel Lakes & Livery
Our top lake, featuring an accessible island. Average depth approximately 6ft (some areas 5ft due to undulating bottom). 44 bank-side pegs (including 2 accessible pegs), island fishing via bridge. One complete bank-side is a No Fishing Area & Wildlife Sanctuary. Carp species (50%): Common, Crucian, Ghost, Koi, Leather, Mirror. Other species (50%): Barbel, Bream, Orfe, Roach, Tench, Rudd.
Black Lake is a versatile mixed coarse fishery offering 32 well-spaced and varied pegs. Depths range from approximately three feet near the car park to about nine feet in parts of the bay at the far end and along a central channel. Anglers can fish from the main bank or from the many pegs on central islands which offer different perspectives of the water. The lake holds a good head of common and mirror carp to over 40lbs, plus grass carp into double figures. The current lake record stands at 40lbs. Additional species include quality tench, bream, roach, rudd, chub and perch providing varied sport for pleasure and match anglers. Black Lake is suitable for both specimen carp fishing (following Pepper/Christine/Heron rules) and match/pleasure fishing with barbless hooks. Day tickets are available without advance booking, though availability should be confirmed with the tackle shop on busy periods.
Christine Lake is a beautifully set-out specimen carp water of approximately 3.5 acres, limited to just six anglers at any time to prevent overcrowding. This idyllic pool is a typical carp angler's dream with several bays and two islands providing plenty of features to target. Depths vary between four feet in the entrance bay near the car park to just over six feet in other areas. The lake holds a good head of common and mirror carp to over 40lbs, plus grass carp into double figures. The current lake record stands at an impressive 40lbs. Time spent on the bankside observing fish patrol routes and feeding areas is always worthwhile. Advance booking is strongly recommended due to the limited number of swims. The lake is available for exclusive hire at £850 per week (167 hours), with shorter sessions available from 23 hours upwards. Part days are charged at £1.50 per hour.
Elliot Lake was created in 2005 from the last two lanes of Match Lake. This small 20-peg water features a central cigar-shaped island and is fully stocked with excellent variety, making it ideal for families with children or anglers wanting consistent action. Banks slope down to a four-foot flat bottom with a one-foot shelf around the island. Recent seasons have seen double figure carp to 18lbs 8oz (mostly commons), decent numbers of tench to just over 6lbs, perch and bream to over 3lbs, and roach to 5lbs. The water also holds lovely crucian carp and crucian crosses running to a good 3lbs, providing specialist interest. The lake fishes well on pole or waggler, though some anglers prefer feeder tactics toward the island. All usual baits work effectively with maggots, sweetcorn, meat baits and soft hooker pellets proving particularly successful over beds of feeder pellets or groundbait. One rod only as per match/pleasure rules with barbless hooks mandatory.
Heron Lake is a stunning 6-peg specimen water featuring three islands. This intimate venue provides quality carp fishing in a beautiful setting, with carp present to 28lbs. The limited number of pegs ensures a peaceful fishing experience without overcrowding. The lake follows the same specimen rules as Pepper and Christine, requiring suitably experienced anglers or juniors under supervision. Two rods maximum, micro barb hooks, and minimum 12lb mainline are mandatory. All fish must be handled with care using appropriate landing nets and unhooking mats. Day tickets are available though advance booking is advisable to ensure availability. The lake offers excellent sport for specimen hunters seeking quality fish in a tranquil environment.
Match Lake is a 30-peg snake-shaped water crammed full of fish, making it an ideal venue for club matches, individual anglers and youngsters. The lake is predominantly stocked with fairly easy to catch carp between 8oz-10lbs along with plenty of roach and rudd between 8oz-1lb, ensuring consistent action throughout the day. With a maximum depth of approximately 4.5 feet and an even bottom, the lake is straightforward to fish. Fishing close to the near or far bank usually pays dividends. Due to the ease of fishing and high stock density, anglers are restricted to one rod or pole at a time. To prevent overfeeding in this heavily stocked water, there is a four pint limit on maggots, meal, sweetcorn, casters or pellets per session, and a one kilo limit on groundbait which can only be used in a pole cup or feeder. Barbless hooks are mandatory as per match/pleasure lake rules.
New Pepper is the extension section of Lake Pepper, completed in 2007. This deeper water features three central islands and comprises swims 9-16. With depths greater than Old Pepper and characterised by its island features, this section offers excellent specimen carp fishing as part of the renowned Pepper Lake system holding over 200 carp including 14 fish over 40lbs. Access is via dedicated car parks to the north of swims 15 and 13, with no swim more than a couple of minutes walk. Both traditional and modern carping techniques work well, though it's always worth checking with the on-site tackle shop for current hotspots and effective tactics. New Pepper is available for exclusive half-lake hire, though bookings exclude the Bailiff's swim which remains reserved for fishery staff use. Advance booking is essential due to high demand.
Old Pepper is the original section of Lake Pepper, excavated starting in 1990 and opened to carp anglers in 2003. This section comprises swims 1-8 and is characterised by mature reed beds and shallower waters compared to the New Pepper extension. A channel runs down the length of the water with depths increasing toward the New Pepper end. The combined Pepper Lake system holds over 200 carp, with approximately 40 fish weighing 30-40lbs and 14 known to be over 40lbs. Access to swims is via dedicated car parks including one to the north-east of swim 2 and south-east of swims 8 & 9. Both traditional and modern carping techniques work effectively. The on-site tackle shop provides current advice on productive areas and successful tactics. Advance booking is essential due to limited availability and high demand.
Windsor Lake is a popular 24-peg pleasure fishing venue known for its productivity and ease of fishing, making it ideal for day-ticket anglers. The lake consistently produces impressive catches and regularly sees match winning weights of 70-80lbs. The Match Lake end can fish particularly well depending on wind direction. The lake is well-stocked with common and mirror carp ranging 3-8lbs with occasional fish to 20lbs, tench averaging 2-3lbs (best to 5lbs), skimmer bream to 2lbs 8oz, roach and rudd to 2lbs, chub to similar sizes, and hard-fighting perch to 3lbs. The water responds particularly well to pole and feeder tactics, with 4-6lb line to size 14-16 hooks recommended. Best baits include sweetcorn, 6mm meat cubes, and hard or soft hooker pellets fished with method or cage feeders. Pellet waggler fished up in the water proves especially effective later in the season when temperatures drop. One rod only as per match/pleasure lake rules, with barbless hooks mandatory.
Lindholme Lakes Country Park
A former trout lake and completely unspoilt match venue, Beeches is matured with reed beds and trees offering a unique character unlike typical commercial fisheries. Situated in the top right-hand corner of the site, this 4-acre water features two small arms plus a main bowl section, ensuring every peg offers different fishing opportunities. The lake varies in depth between 4 feet and 6 feet throughout, with 37 well-spaced pegs providing over 16 metres between each angler. The natural features including reeds, trees and varying depths make this an interesting and challenging water that rewards tactical thinking and adapting to conditions. The fish in Beeches are notoriously hard fighting, particularly when hooked in the margins near reed cover, so heavy pole gear and quick reactions are essential to land them successfully.
Lindholme Lakes Country Park
If non-stop action and constant bites are what you're after, then Bennys Lake delivers in spectacular fashion as Lindholme's mega match venue and most recently developed water. This impressive 8.5-acre lake was formerly a specimen carp lake and then a trout fishery, but in 2014 it was opened up and transformed into an incredible match venue that has quickly established itself as a favorite among pleasure anglers and match competitors alike. Bennys has been primarily stocked with a huge number of F1 carp which average between 4 ounces and 8 ounces, running up to over 2lb, providing the kind of hectic sport where catches of 200 to 400 fish in a single session during summer months are entirely realistic. The lake features 60 well-maintained pegs with depths ranging from 4 to 8 feet just a few metres from the bank, increasing to around 10 to 12 feet of water in the middle sections. This water is particularly suited to pleasure fishing and is absolutely perfect for beginners, children, and anyone wanting to build confidence and improve their skills in an environment where bites are almost guaranteed. The current lake record stands at an incredible 427lb set by Andy Bennett from peg 28, demonstrating the sheer quantity of fish present.