The Res
The Res has 24 designated swims spaced out across 24 acres of water. The depth of water does vary throughout the year but generally, the deepest points are approx. 10-12 feet with a clay-based bottom. The carp get caught on a wide range of tactics; bottom baits, pop-ups, Zigs and surface at short, medium and long-ranges all depending on conditions, swims, weed beds and the time of year.
The lake has been carefully stocked with over 600 hand-selected carp & 14 catfish from some of the UK’s best-known fish dealers, some of which we have been growing on in our stock lakes since 2006. This has ensured there is a good cross-section of all strains of carp including the original fisher pond mirrors, clean commons, heavily scaled mirrors, fully plated and linear’s.
The carp range from brand new virginal doubles to a very large head of beautiful 20’s & as we write this we estimate there are 40+ different 30lb carp present in the lake. The current lake record Mirror is a fish known as ‘Rambo’ weighing in at 44lb 9oz and the lake record Common is ‘Buster’ at 40lb. With both good numbers and sizes of fish present, this water offers a realistic chance of an all round great session.
And let’s not forget about the catfish, with the average size around 35-40lb with better specimens reaching a whopping 65lb+.
Meadow Lake
Sheltered between the reservoir and the River Roding within stunning countryside is Meadow Lake.
The lake was purposely designed and stocked with carp anglers in mind. It has a range of underwater features and an island so there are plenty of good fishing areas other than the margins.
The lake has been stocked with the same strains of carp as ‘The Res’ to sizes 30lb+ with a good head of 20’s and doubles. It has 5 purpose-built wood chipped swims socially positioned along one bank with plenty of water, features and opposite bank fishing available.
With close convenient parking only a very short distance away and with flat banks this lake is also very accessible to everyone. This lake can be fished by individuals by pre-booking a swim or groups 4/5 exclusively hiring the lake.
Poultons
Sheltered the Reservoir and the River Roding, directly next to Meadow Lake. It is the smallest of the 3 lakes at 1 acre in size.
Consisting of a range of depths with many man-made underwater features to find. It has 2 good-sized wood chipped swims to fish from and is very sheltered from the elements.
The lake has been stocked with 50 carp to 30lb+ with a good head of 20’s and clean doubles to also target. It offers a closer range fishing experience to the other lakes and is great for intimate stalking, floater fishing etc.
Please note with only 2 swims this lake is for exclusive hire only. Ideal for individuals or small groups wanting their own lake to fish, pre-booking is available please contact us for more info. Car parking is also conveniently close to this lake which makes unloading for a session a breeze.
