LINDHOLME LAKES, EPWORTH, LINCS
The sunken island in the centre of Loco Pool is a magnet for F1s to 5lb and carp to 15lb. Try rotating your hookbaits to keep the bites coming.
Contact: 01427 875555
BARSTON LAKES, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDS
Much of the bottom is silty but if you can find the gravel spots you’ll be in with a chance of carp to over 15lb. Hybrid feeder tactics with bright wafter hookbaits work well.
Contact: 01675 444890
BLUNDELLS FISHERY, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE
Ash is quite a deep lake, but the under water bars provide much shallower water to present your rig on. Plumb around carefully to find them, then fish maggots or pellets on the long pole.
Contact: 0161 7752124
SHERWOOD FOREST FISHERY, NOTTS
Peg 31 on Holmedale is known as the ‘Bore Hole’ and is deeper than the other swims, making it a hotspot. Try long pole or bomb and corn for carp to 8lb.
Contact: 07721 316334
BILLINGFORD LAKES, NORWICH, NORFOLK
Depths vary from 6ft to 12ft on Basil Todd Lake. The deeps tend to be best in winter, with a cage feeder, long pole or slider best for the big skimmers and roach.
Contact: 01362 788111
WESTON POOLS, OSWESTRY, SHROPSHIRE
On Canal Pool the swims where lily roots remain are best. Maggots work well, but corn and hard pellets are best for the bigger specimens.
Contact: 01691 671812
