Details of your catches:

No fish caught

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Irrelevant

Were the facilities what you expected?

We were told on arrival at Jountry that the cabin was going to be timber cladded during our stay.To which I was not impressed. As a Construction site manager I see and hear the sound of impact drills and circular saws on a daily basis not what I want on a quiet fishing trip.The works commenced on Monday around 10.30 am till 3.30 pm. The works continued like this till C,O,P Friday. Why do upgrades when people have paid good money to fish in a tranquil and beautiful environment. This was not acceptable.

Were you happy with them?

The weed in the lake has become a big problem. Having fished here in April 24. Some weed was present but not effecting the ability to fish from the bank. This trip fishing from the bank was almost impossible 20 plus feet of weed and floating weed directly in front of the swim
Making using a bait boat or landing a fish impossible till I raked a strip out myself. A row boat was positioned in my swim courtesy of the lake management free of charge. But as a confident bank angler I have never wanted to use a boat to land fish or place my rigs or bait up. Just not my style of fishing. Not Ideal for me.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

The venue is amazing hence why I returned. I just think that there needs to be more transparency with lake conditions/ fish ability/ and planned upgrades to facilities. In April 24 I arrived to a flooded lake no swim to set up in. Had to use the track as a swim. No mention prior to arrival at the lake.
I know you can’t change the weather but this happened several day before.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Angling lines is a great company which I have used and have been on many group bookings over the years.

General Comments:

I write this accurate account of my experience because I believe that people need to know more about what lakes are like and what they might in counter when arriving on there fishing trip. It may help people choose there trip accordingly.
*Angling Lines note* Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate it. We are sorry to hear that spawning affected your fishing during the week. We have discussed your comments with bailiff Mark. The curly leaf weed is seasonal and normally dies back towards the end of May/early June as the water temperature rises (we have added a latest news piece with aerial shots of the lake taken April 2026). Regarding the cladding, Mark advises anglers were asked at the start of the week if the works could go ahead and no concerns were raised at the time. As no complaints were made during the week, Mark was unaware the noise was causing an issue. However, we take your comments on board moving forwards and apologise.

Details of your catches:

3 carp:
41lb mirror
56lb mirror
78lb common

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Accurate baiting and rig placement and keep your eyes open, they do like to show.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes as expected

Were you happy with them?

Yes

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes absolutely but maybe more suited to the experienced angler

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Without a doubt

General Comments:

Tricky week with high daytime temperatures and cool nights. Accurate rig and bait placement is definitely an advantage.

Details of your catches:

8 carp caught
2 20s
3 30s
51lb 56lb 61lb

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

I think the best tactic on Evaro is patience, don't rush and don't panic if your not catching straight away. Theese are big fish and do like their food so don't be afraid to put some in and sit on it

Were the facilities what you expected?

As expected

Were you happy with them?

Yes more than adequate

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes

General Comments:

I would like to say a big thankyou to Mark and Anita for there superb hospitality on arrival.
Evaro is definitely not a runs water but it doesn't need to be because the next bite could quite possibly be the fish of a lifetime.
If I could only ever fish one water again Evaro would be it

Details of your catches:

A very hard week with no showing fish, but patience paid off with 4 fish landed and new PB’s. 42lb mirror, 45lb common PB, 51lb mirror PB, 52lb mirror PB

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Very wary carp so clear leaders and match the hatch style baiting - pop ups

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes, venue was as expected and no issues

Were you happy with them?

Yes

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes if you’re after a 50 but be prepared to be very patient and work at it. A very pretty and peaceful location

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes, definitely

General Comments:

Mark and staff as always very helpful and welcoming