Specimen Carp Fishing

Carp Lake

A peaceful specimen lake with common, mirror and grass carp up to 35lb, alongside albino grass carp and silverfish.

Carp to 35lb

Grass Carp to 35lb

Silverfish

Bench beside Carp Lake at Lakeside Retreats

About the lake

Settle in for the day.

Carp Lake is one of our two specimen lakes, with spacious swims in a mature, peaceful setting. Common carp, mirror carp and grass carp reach up to 35lb, with albino grass carp and silverfish also present. This lake does not contain catfish, chub or tench.

Braided mainline is prohibited. Please keep your swim tidy and leave enough room for other people to pass safely.

Day fishing is £20, or £30 for 24 hours, including two rods. An extra rod costs £10 per day. Guests are charged £10 per day, with children under 10 going free. Cottage guests receive a discounted fishing rate of £20 per 24 hours, with two rods per angler.

Our on-site bait shop sells bait and tackle. Home-cooked particle baits, including tiger nuts, maize, hemp and barley, must not be brought onto the fishery. These baits must be purchased from our bait shop, as incorrectly prepared bait can harm or kill fish.

Fishing bivvy set up beside a lake at Lakeside Retreats

At a glance

What to know before you arrive.

Arrival

£20 day ticket with two rods. Carp Lake and Cat Lake: £30 for 24 hours. Match Lake: day fishing only.

Booking

Not required — turn up and pay

Equipment

Bring your own tackle and fish-care kit

Hooks

Barbless hooks only

Licence

A valid fishing licence is required

Keep Exploring

Explore our other lakes.

Lakeside cottage beside a turquoise fishing lake at Lakeside Retreats

Day Ticket Fishing

Match Lake

Cat Lake at Lakeside Retreats with a fishing swim and trees along the bank

Specimen Carp & Catfish

Cat Lake

Plan your stay

Your lakeside break starts here.