News

This section will help keep you informed of what is happening at the lake. As records are broken, new stock fish are added and changes/improvements are made, we will do our best to keep you informed. New stories and information will be added at the top of the list.

Lake Records

Mirror -	69lb 8oz - caught by Gary White
Common -	62lb 10oz - Long Common
Catfish -	130lbs + - caught by Dave R.
Koi	32lbs

Currently we are aware of at least 4 Carp which are over 60lbs (3 Mirrors and the Long Common) but, there may be more!

For an indication of the fish landed by our clients each week, please see the Catch Report pages. Whilst it is not always possible (webmaster away fishing perhaps) we do try to keep the reports up to date.

We are also keen to publish you fish pictures! If you want the world and his/her spouse to see your catch, then please send them in. Details are available on the Contact Us page.

Top Stories

October 2011 - Last week of the 2011 Season - Zac bags a Hat-trick of 60's
Zac Burley, fishing the last week of the 2011 season, bags 11 Carp weighing in at - 22lb, 22lb 4ozs, 23lb, 2 @ 33lb, 34lb, 44lb 12ozs, 45lb 6oz, 60lb 2ozs, 60lb 8ozs and 67lb 4ozs. Amazing! Read a copy of the article published in Carp-Talk.

Included in the Hat-trick of 60lb Mirror's are two new entries which have munched their way up from the the high 50's bracket in readiness winter. This takes our tally of 60 plus identifiable Carp landed this season to 7. What a way to close out an amazing year.

Work has already started on a series of improvements to the swims, banks and pathways in readiness for the start of the 2012 season. We will keep you posted on progress.
28th August 2011 - UPDATE - Thinking of Booking for 2012?
There are currently only few places available for fishing in 2012.
- Chalet rental is available for weeks commencing 7th April and 28th April 2012.
- A few fishing places (and possible chalet bookings) are available in June, July, August, September and October.
- There are only a few weeks available that can be booked as Lake Exclusive.

Contact Us for more information or use our online Reservation Request form
August 2011 - Letter received from Dunstable Angling Club
Every year we do our best to help support the Macmillan Cancer Relief Charity by donating a holiday for two to be auctioned as part of the John Tomkins Memorial Match Event run by Dunstable Angling Club. For more information, please read the letter of thanks attached.
Week Ending 23rd July 2011 - Record Breaking Week!
The weather was not kind for the time of year with approximately 3 inches (75mm) of rain to bring the lake level up. But, the weather was offset by the sheer numbers of Carp being caught! In all, 74 Carp were landed, including three at 60lb plus, to bring the total catch weight to 2,725lb 2ozs (1.2 Tons). A staggering achievement form a superb fishery. If you are in any doubt - take a look at the actual catch list (pdf file)!
Week Ending 4th June 2011 - Spawning over for this season!
All fish now spawned out! Three of the upper 40's out last week were previously seen as 50's so, they are well spawned out and ready for that big munch to fatten up!
Week Ending 2nd April 2011 - Stunning first week of the season!
The new season has started in spectacular fashion with a 61lb Mirror and a 64lb 4oz Mirror gracing the banks. Guests also landed 6 doubles, 5 twenties, 5 thirties, 7 forties and 6 fifties to round off a fantastic week.

Robert Taylor had a 42lb Mirror, a 44lb Mirror, a 64lb 4oz Mirror, a 51lb Mirror and a 23lb Common in ONE morning! On the last night he bagged a 50lb 10oz Mirror. Amazing!

For a breakdown of the weeks catch, please visit out 2011 Catch Reports page and, to see some of the photos, take a look at the 2011 Gallery pages.
End of Year - 2010
This has been a record breaking year in many respects. Guests landed between then 790 Carp of which: -
    130 were between 40 and 50lbs,
     59 were between 50 and 60lbs and
     22 were over 60lbs.
A never before seen 60lb 11oz Half Linear Carp was also landed just prior to the end of the season. Amazing!

At the end of the season the lake was drained down for essential work to be undertaken and 500kgs of Roach were removed. The last of the big snags have now been removed. All of the platforms on the far bank have been removed as they were showing their age. In their place, the banks have been re-modeled and landscaped. New photos will be added when they become available.

We would like to wish you a very Happy New Year and tight lines.
Week ending 18th September 2010 - 57lb Common - New Lake Record!
Steve O lands a new Lake Record 57lb Common Carp. Well done Steve.
Week ending 31st July 2010 - 130lb Catfish Lake Record!
The 110lb Catfish previously landed by the "Bolton Wanderer", has been coaxed out by Dave R. This time measurements indicated that this fish now weighs in at an impressive 130lb plus. So that's where all my bait went during my last visit. Nice one Dave!
10th July 2010 - Spawning for this year finally ends!
Finally, after several weeks of changeable weather where water temperature went up and down almost on a daily basis, a period of good weather has resulted in an end to spawning activity. Hopefully the Carp will now settle down to the task in hand - namely munching. We all have our fingers crossed.
8th July 2010 - Reservation Request Online Form now working!
For almost the last year we have been fighting with the website to bring the Reservation Request Form back online following a major service failure on the website hosting platform. Repeated attempts failed earlier this year but I am pleased to announce that this service is now back online. Before you submit this form, please ensure that you have entered your e-mail address correctly and you will receive an e-mail copy of the information entered for your records. A copy of the mail is also sent to Clare who will answer your request as soon as she can.