10 HIDDEN GEM VENUES TO HEAD FOR THIS WEEK

SICKLINGHALL PONDS, SICKLINGHALL, N YORKS

Controlled by Wetherby and District AC, these four remote ponds offer tench and crucians in a tranquil setting.

Contact: 07742 942990 Website: www.wetherbydistrictanglingclub.co.uk

THE PARK FISHERY, MARKET RANSEN, N LINCS

This peaceful and attractive fishery is home to a wide range of species, with everything from roach to ornamentals on offer. Contact: 01673 828332 Postcode: LN8 3YJ

NEWBRIDGE LAKES, BURSTWICK, E YORKS

The main Newbridge Lake is a fantastic skimmer and hybrid venue. Fishing the feeder or pole, casting regularly, can score big. Contact: 07817 058054 Postcode: HU12 9HS

THE TRAP POOL, BUCKLEY, FLINTSHIRE, WALES

This well-established fishery offers great traditional angling. You’ll find a range of depths, not to mention some cracking silvers. Contact: 07415 614285 Postcode: CH7 3NJ

HEAD FEN LAKES, ELY, CAMBS

Set in the wide, remote Fenland, Head Fen boasts some fantastic fishing for a range of species. You can bag up with smaller carp and F1s or target larger fish. Contact: 07971 574375 Postcode: CB6 2ER

PURPLE BADGER LAKES, BEEBY, LEICESTER

At this friendly venue you’ll find two lakes, the Coarse Lake and the Top Lake. There are some great roach in the Coarse Lake, which can be caught shallow. Contact: 07594 515948 Postcode: LE7 3BH

CROSS DROVE FISHERY, THETFORD, NORFOLK

You won’t find many lakes with a more diverse stock than Cross Drove, where F1s and carp swim alongside catfish and zander. Contact: 01842 828102 Postcode: IP26 4JQ

SPIRES LAKES, TAUNTON, DEVON

Big perch, lots of carp and even some big eels can be caught here. Worth a visit if you fancy getting away from the crowds. Contact: 01837 82499 Postcode: EX20 2ED

WHINWHISTLE COARSE FISHERY, ROMSEY, HANTS

Whinwhistle offers four lakes, each of which is filled with features. There’s also a stretch of the River Blackwater to try. Contact: 01794 324485 Postcode: SO51 6BE

NEW CLAYGATE LAKES, MARDEN, KENT

The three lakes at Claygate are filled with fish, and you can have a great day catching carp on surface baits. There are also some quality perch and eels. Contact: 07770 513448 Postcode: TN12 9PL