FIVE TOP HOLIDAY VENUES

BROMPTON LAKES, RICHMOND, NORTH YORKSHIRE

Two scenic lakes contain carp to low doubles, tench and silverfish. There are pegs directly outside your luxury lodge accommodation, making this a haven for less able anglers or those who like easy, action-packed fishing. Contact: 01748 850333 Postcode: DL10 7EJ Website: www.bromptonlakes.co.uk

HOME FARM FISHERY, ALSAGER, CHESHIRE

If you fancy locking horns with a giant 65lb-plus catfish, this venue is for you. There are five overnight cabins around the lake which will provide comfort and warmth while your baits are in the water. There is also a mixed stock match lake if big fish don’t float your boat. Contact: 07713 886654 Postcode: ST7 2UD

NEW FARM FISHERY, WINSFORD CHESHIRE

This fishery offers caravan hook-ups and a stylish B&B. All four lakes are well stocked with carp and silverfish. The carp run to over 20lb in the 20-peg Carp Lake, while Middle Lake has a good variety of silvers including bream and tench, which go to at least 5lb. Contact: 07925 102408 Postcode: CW7 4DW

WOODLAND LAKES, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE

As well as being a top match venue with 13 well-stocked lakes, Woodlands Lakes also has luxury holiday lodges supported by a tackle, shop, a bar and a restaurant. Expect to catch carp, bream, tench and even barbel from the lakes. Contact: 07831 824870 Postcode: YO7 4NJ Website: www.woodlandlakesthirsk.com

WYRESIDE LAKES, WYRESIDE, LANCS

Located at the foot of the Bowland Fells, alongside the River Wyre, this scenic fishery comprises seven lakes offering big carp and pike as well as ordinary coarse fishing. The site boasts a recreational centre with bar and restaurant as well as a large camping and caravanning site and a tackle shop. Contact: 01524 792093 Sat Nav: LA2 9DG