Details of your catches:

Between 9 anglers we caught some mirror carp, commons and Grass carp. Also sturgeon. Some didn't catch, this was mainly due to the weather nothing be ideal on the run up up to the trip. Quite cold at times, fish shoaled up in the middle. Caught a few and missed a few in the bays by peg 3 and 4.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

We were very sparse with the bait, as we were aware of groups before overbaiting. Ronnie rigs worked well, the fish just weren't on it. When the fish are on it, I think all tactics will catch. Stalk the bays, stay on your rod, they love the snags.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Facilities were fine.

Were you happy with them?

No issues.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Defo recommend, even though our overall catch wasn't great. Go when the weather has been consistent for a few weeks. Middle of May onwards, watch for spawning though.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Angling Lines is a very good way of booking places to spread the cost. We have already booked 2024 and are looking at 2025.

General Comments:

Love the whole booking system and the venues we have been to so far. Facilities where sound, shower was hot, electric to charge things. Plenty of fridge/freezer space. Didn't have any issues with rats etc. The main issue was the sturgeon it can wipe out all rods, especially if it's snapped off. Personally think they should be removed. Owners were great, came round every couple of days if you want bait etc. Overall a good venue, just not great conditions, but that's fishing.

Details of your catches:

Biggest carp 39.8, 6 carp more 30lb, 25 carp 7 sturgeon to 130LB

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Small patches of bait. Challenging week but we all caught.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Facilities are basic but our requirements are covered

Were you happy with them?

Yes

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes

General Comments:

Lovely lakes, crystal clean water. Fish are hard fighting, great venue

Details of your catches:

Sturgeon: 50lb x3, 65lb x1, 113lb x1 Common Carp: x10 up to 40lb Mirror Carp: x11 up to 40lb Grass Carp: x1 40lb Bream & Tench

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Fishy bait pink pop

Were the facilities what you expected?

yes

Were you happy with them?

yes

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

yes

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

yes

General Comments:

Overall very happy, just got one complaint: THE LAKE HAS A MAJOR RAT PROBLEM, RATS ON EVERY SWIM *Angling Lines note* Thank you for your feedback, we will bring this to the attention of the owner who will treat the problem.

Details of your catches:

6 carp to 48lb Sturgeon to 53lb

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Fish baits with oils or goo

Were the facilities what you expected?

Basic facilities, toilet and shower with wash basins plenty of hot water

Were you happy with them?

Yes

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Probably not unless the swims were maintained.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Angling lines are great, they keep you up to date on everything and if there is a problem they will go out of their way to change anything you want at the drop of a simple phone call

General Comments:

The lake has a varied bottom, finding the right spot can be tricky, many bars and plateaus, the swims are large enough for 2 people. The only down side is they are in much need of maintenance, many of the swims have broken concrete and metal rebar sticking out with steep inclines, the rest of the venue is kept well with all verges cut and trees trimmed back. Didn't see Cyril or Sebastian hardly at all, with very minimal info on the lake upon arrival. Swim 11 had the majority of fish in front of it all week due to the deep bowl in that swim (15-18ft) hardly any fish came to the other swims. Sturgeon were hooked and caught plenty with double takes at times, these are a big pain, could do with removing in all honesty. No bailiff on the last day for catch reports for future references so wondering how catch rates are kept. With a little maintenance this could be an excellent fishery.