The lake is well stocked and was last netted by the Environment Agency 8 years ago. The water has a wide range of fish including carp to (or over) 8lb. Smaller fish include Perch, Tench, Roach, Dace, Rudd etc. There has also been reports of a Golden Orfe and Rainbow trout!!

If you catch any other species please lets us know. (hover your mouse over the image to see its species)

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Gudgeon: I have highlighted this species as we have had several reports on Gudgeon being caught on our water which could be close to the British (rod caught) record of 5oz.
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ALL freshwater species in the UK.

Please remember this is a nature reserve and as such you are expected to take all trash away with you. The area has neither toilets or waste paper bins so whatever you take with you please take away when you leave.

Please follow this link to a YouTube video of ALL freshwater species in the UK.

Please remember this is a nature reserve and as such you are expected to take all trash away with you. The area has neither toilets or waste paper bins so whatever you take with you please take away when you leave.

Please follow this link to a YouTube video of
ALL freshwater species in the UK.