This is a mature and well established lake just under an acre in size with 20 pegs. Stream fed, it has a constant flow of fresh water. Originally dug as a water supply for a nearby farm and varies in depth from around 3 feet at the top end of the lake to over 10 feet at the bottom end. Most of the pegs drop off quickly in the margins and have a good depth close in. There are plenty of overhanging trees and brambles providing close in cover for the fish.

The main species are Roach, Rudd, Skimmer Bream, Carp and Perch (some of which go over 2 lbs), with the odd tench making a rare appearance. 

Carp are plentiful and growing well, mainly ranging from 2-8lbs Because the lake is deep these carp are often seen basking and can be caught on surface baits. Beware though, the carp in this lake fight very hard and are very good at heading for cover!

Skimmers and bream are caught up to 2lb and the lake benefitted from a stocking of 3,500 small skimmers in 2013, which will ensure quality fishing in the future years. 

Maggots over pellets works well and in the warmer months good weights of these new fish and the bigger residents can be caught shallow on pellets; pole or waggler work well.Roach, Rudd and Perch are plentiful and winter catches of silver fish into double figures can be caught both pleasure fishing and in matches. There are some good quality roach that will often respond to hemp and caster tactics.

Lots of different methods can be used on the lake, the carp will respond to a variety of tactics from conventional specimen tactics to float fishing or feeder fishing. Pellets or fishmeal ground baits are reliable baits in the warmer weather and the margins will usually produce throughout the day as small groups of fish move in and out. Evening fishing  in the margins can be very productive in the summer. Lots of other baits such as meat, corn and bread will also work as well as maggots in the colder months.

The silver fish will respond to float fishing, on the pole or rod and plenty of fish can be caught close in, from 3 to 6m from the bank. Regular loose feeding maggots will get plenty of bites from small fish with some impressive hybrids and skimmers making an appearance. The carp respond positively to loose feed and will bully other fish away throughout the session. 

The lake is ideal for youngsters learning to fish as plenty of silvers can be caught very close in due to the depth and the carp are no so big that they are impossible to handle. 

The lake benefited from an Angling Trust Grant a few years ago to create accessible swims for disabled anglers. These are in or near the car park and also suitable for youngsters and families. 

The perch in this lake are a real feature with numerous fish in excess of 2lbs being caught evry year during the winter matches. 

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