The lake is tree lined so like most estate lakes has a silty bottom meaning that when carp are the target, the best baits to use are popups or wafters. We’d advise using Chod rigs or slightly longer than usual hooklengths to counter the silt.

Maggot and Corn fished on the Waggler yields fantastic sport and anglers truly have no idea what it is that they’ll hook next. In winter, small maggot feeders and waggler are highly effective as the water becomes very clear and poles often spook the fish. In the summer, the carp move to the shallower water and fishing pole and paste or corn produces sometimes massive bags of fish.

The lake is generally shallow, averaging 3ft in depth, Up to 5.5ft with the area directly in front of the house having approx 2.5ft of water, perfect for spring and summer. The lake has plenty of snags and the fish are not tackle shy (as they’re not heavily fished for) so please tackle up accordingly and don’t be afraid to use reasonably heavy gear.

The lake has an aerator active for most of the year which ensures superb water quality and high dissolved oxygen levels to protect the fish stocks. This is controlled remotely by the owners but is on most of the year.