COMMERCIALS FOR A BIG WINTER WEIGHT NEAR YOU
NORTH BLUNDELLS FISHERY, RIXTON, CHESHIRE
Trio Lake is the place to head for if you’re looking to catch a good weight. Fishing the pole with corn or bread towards features can be the key to success. Contact: 0161 775 2124 Postcode: WA3 6EJ
WOODLAND LAKES, THIRSK, N YORKSHIRE
The carp in the rectangular Kestrel, Partridge and Skylark Lakes are of a good average size. Ask in the tackle shop for specific pegs to try and you’re set for a day’s bagging. Contact: 01845 526110 Postcode: YO7 4NJ
MIDLANDS DECOY LAKES, PETERBOROUGH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Few venues have a reputation like Decoy Lakes, and lots of the waters here are capable of throwing up a big weight. The Strips and Horseshoe are particularly good.
Contact: 01733 202230 Postcode: PE7 2AD
MOORLANDS FARM, KIDDERMINSTER, WORCESTERSHIRE
Give Meadow Pool a try if you want to catch some big F1s and carp. The waggler and corn can work very well here, as can fishing the long pole. Maggot can also be worth a go. Contact: 01299 250427 Postcode: DY11 7XN
JANSON FISHERY, ELTON, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
The Lakes at Janson Fishery are ideally suited to pole fishing, and each lake is very well stocked. Aubrey’s Lake is filled with small carp, ide and skimmers. Contact: 07555 892127 Postcode: NG13 9FA
SOUTH PUDDLEDOCK FARM, UPMINSTER, ESSEX
If you’re hoping to catch a 100lb net, then Peg 99 on the Snake Lake will give you as good a chance as any. It’s won the last five matches! Maggots are doing the damage.
Contact: 07788 716837 Postcode: RM14 3NX
MONK LAKES, MARDEN, KENT
Monk Lakes has to be one of the most prolific venues in the country, where 500lb bags are taken in summer. Scale down your feeding and tackle to keep catching in the cold.
Contact: 01622 833332 Postcode: TN12 9BS
ACORN FISHERY, CLEVEDON, BRISTOL
Winning bags of over 100lb are regularly reported here. The Paddock Lake is the one to head to, and the edges are worth trying all year round.
Contact: 01934 834050 Postcode: BS21 6XS