Details of your catches:

Only 2 carp 30 +
3 anglers experienced
9 rods not a great result.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Tried everything including zigs. Explored all options.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Facilities were acceptable, hot shower, no hot water in kitchen. Needs updating.

Were you happy with them?

Pascal was very nice but did not give any advice, only about the swans. Cats were a problem, over run.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

No, purely from the catch rate worst week in all our trips.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Angling Lines, yes, would definitely book through you again.

General Comments:

Would be a good venue work needs doing steps to facilities hazardous covered in grass.
We were unfortunate with the lake level being so high.

*Angling Lines note* Thank you for your feedback, we're sorry that the fishing and conditions proved tricky this week. As mentioned in the facilities description, a kettle is provided for hot water in the kitchen. We will speak with the owner regarding the grass on the steps to the facilities - thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Details of your catches:

64lb mirror
42lb mirror
37lb common
37lb mirror
36.5lb mirror
140+ catfish (unable to weigh)
86lb catfish
Small pike
8lb bream

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

During a very tough week weather wise, with strong NE winds, temps around 8 degrees and relentless rain the fish completely shut down until the last couple of days when it calmed down. We then started to catch steadily on most baits presented in deeper water.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Perfect for what we required. Hot shower, plenty of power points and useful fridges and freezer.

Were you happy with them?

Very happy.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

We have re booked for next year so we certainly would, lovely lake. Sophie is a lovely host.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Angling Lines were very open and offered us the chance to cancel with low water levels but we didn't want to miss out. Easy to book, great communication throughout. Thoroughly recommend Angling Lines.

General Comments:

A tough week that at times made us struggle for motivation due to relentless rain. Can't wait to come back in July when we can test ourselves against these impressive fish.

Details of your catches:

Greg - 27 carp to 46.4lb
Ollie - 9 carp to 67lb and 2 small catfish
Marc - 1 x Carp 49.8lb

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Atlantic heat boilies
Find the fish, dodge the weed and bait heavy!

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yeas has everything you will require and clean

Were you happy with them?

Yes

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes returning next year

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes

General Comments:

The current lake record is not at 73lb, we caught it at 67lb

Details of your catches:

3 carp up to 41lb
3 catfish up to 130lb

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Were the facilities what you expected?

Facilities were excellent

Were you happy with them?

Yes very happy

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Not on this occasion

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes

General Comments:

The lake water levels were at a record low and I believe the owners cancelled 2 other fisherman the week we were there. We really struggled fishing wise and we believe the water levels were a big factor. I wish we had been given the choice to fish there or not as we did not catch as we expected. I agree nature plays a part and you are not guaranteed fish but we are experienced anglers and all of our tactics only produced 6 fish. A little disappointed that's all.

*Angling Lines note* We're sorry that the fishing and conditions proved tricky this week. To confirm we did limit the number of anglers on the week so that there was plenty of space, given the lower summer water levels this year.