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Set in a
picturesque 40 acre country estate, our 15 acre spring fed lake,
offers superb specimen carp fishing in secluded surroundings.
Originally dug for gravel extraction in the 1920’s it has the look of
a very mature estate lake. Being a gravel pit, the depth and contour
features are varied. Depths range between 3ft and 8ft and the lake bed
is a mixture of hard clay, gravel and silt. There are numerous
underwater features, include an old creek bed. Margin growth is
excellent. Bulrushes, reed beds and overhanging bushes are all
present.
Twenty one swims have been placed strategically around the perimeter
and with a maximum of 8 Anglers, every guest is guaranteed his share
of water with a minimum of 14 swims to choose from. There are several
double swims and the north bank can accommodate larger groups of
anglers that want to fish together.
Access around the lake is very good. Flat grassy banks and easy
vehicular access is maintained around most of the lake. The forest
area on the west bank is being left to develop naturally and only the
track to the swims is maintained.
Originally stocked in 1985 with 500 kilos of Carp up to 25 lbs. These
original fish have produced numerous carp over 50 lbs and are the
backbone of the fishery. In addition, 500 kilo of Carp were added in
2001 at weights between 10-25lb.
A further 160 specimen Carp were added in 2005 at weights between 30lb
– 45lbs together with 5 Catfish between 60lbs-95lbs. Since then we
have added an additional 35 specimen fish, including 6 new 50lb+ fish
and 7 new 40lb-50lb fish. We will continue to replace our smaller fish
with bigger specimens on an ongoing basis.
The lake was fished by Dutch and French Carpers in the late 1980’s and
early 1990’s and was featured several times in Peche Magazine.
Acquired by the Dommange Family in 1993, the lake was closed to all
but family members.
The lake and surrounding property was purchased by the Carpsure group
in 2004.
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At a
glance
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Lake size: 15 acres
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Average Depth: 6ft
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Max Anglers: 8
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Swims: 21
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Stock Average: 32lbs
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Largest carp to date: 61 lbs
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