DEEP STILLWATERS TO VISIT FOR PLENTY OF BITES
DAMFLASK RESERVOIR, SHEFFIELD, S YORKSHIRE
This imposing venue isn’t for the faint-hearted, but nets of quality bream are on offer, as well as smaller silverfish and pike. Contact: 07952 485798
LINDHOLME LAKES, EPWORTH, LINCOLNSHIRE
Loco Lake is the largest and deepest lake on this complex, going down to 10ft in places. The feeder is a proven winner here. Contact: 01427 875555 SYKEHOUSE FISHERY, GOOLE, EAST YORKSHIRE
The Stock Pond is a great bet, where you’ll find no shortage of quality carp and silvers. Fish the long pole over groundbait for big roach and skimmers. Contact: 01405 785403
MEADOWLANDS FISHERY, COVENTRY, WEST MIDLANDS
Lambsdown Lake responds well to a range of tactics, but the feeder is arguably the most popular approach. The pole will score too, with pellets a good bet for the larger fish. Contact: 07805 038645 (please text before setting out)
WESTON POOLS FISHERY, OSWESTRY, SHROPSHIRE
The Clay Pit is incredibly deep in the middle and, as water temperatures start to rise, look to catch on the short pole and in the margins.
Contact: 01691 671812
SHATTERFORD LAKES, KIDDERMINSTER, WORCESTERSHIRE
Stella and Wyre Dell are both open to day-ticket anglers and are full of quality silvers. The pole, waggler, and feeder will all produce.
Contact: 01299 861597
PURPLE BADGER FISHING LAKES, BEEBY, LEICESTERSHIRE
The Coarse Lakes goes down to 17ft and holds quality roach and some good carp. Fish maggots shallow for the roach.
Contact: 07594 515948
SHALLOWBROOK LAKES, COSTESSEY, NORFOLK
Snipe and Meadow Lakes both go down to over 10ft. Snipe is filled with small silvers, tench, crucians, and big bream. Contact: 07766 167931
BROOME PITS, BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Pit C is a great water for a day’s pleasure fishing. It’s up to 15ft deep and home to a wide range of species, including tench and bream.
Contact: 07976 165325
MILL BARN FISHERY, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, ESSEX
The 70-peg Reservoir is the deepest lake here, with depths down to 20ft. Target the margins or fish shallow on the pole or waggler further out. Book in advance.
Contact: 07721 053728