Any info on TC pit Oxford??

[stugordon123]

Hi all, does anyone fish T C pit on Oxford bypass?? As thinking of giving it a go sometime soon, wonderin wat best wat of tackling it would be?? I no its got some stunners as saw some decent carp last year wen last fishes there, also heard rummers. Thinking of using partical & bollies maybe tiggers on hair, any pointers woyld be great

Ive heard its far from easy but well worth the effort.

[jules007]

Is that the lake by the peartree flyover, on the left as you head north?

[stugordon123]

Yes mate that's the one. Do u no anything of interest about tge place?? Or have u or anyone u no fished there? I no the carp r well worth a go at, I understand there far from easy so gunnq b real challenge so any help is welcome. Ive never fished in so much weed, where the carp have got masses of natural food, & dont see large amounts of bait, witch is why im goin witg particals, increaseing amount od bollives as I go. I may even try worms & maggots, just not sure about the snottie bream, as plenty of em. Any help or tips welcome.

[jules007]

I seem to think there is no fishing on this lake, but times might have changed

[stugordon123]

Yea officialy its no fishing, but no one pays attention to it, & no one enforces it, it would b better if someone took it on as anything goes at mo, no rules may sound nice but not so in practice, litter & rubbish everywhere, people cutting trees up making bonfires, its bang out of odder, bivvy tramps with no respect, on the flip side there's a real chance of some BIG English carp, ive heard frok reliable sorce, & seen myself wat some of its stock is, not many in there but low stock not much angling pressure means real challange with real rewards me finks :-)

[moorsey]

Yes I've fished it back in the nineties and it is challenging. Watch where you park your car and think outside the box if you want to succeed.

[mikergj]

I have been going there a lot recently, I am always walking round the place, just to get a feel for it. Has been rumours of undesirables getting round the lake at night, although I have not come across any as yet. I did a couple of over nighters last year, a few day sessions and a three day session.

 

I also got dropped of and picked up so don't have to worry about vehicle.

[stugordon123]

Hi mikergk I to will be getting dropped off etc as dont drive, safer that way too. What tacttics & bait have u been using if u don't mind me asking mate?? & were u successful landing any carp. Im guessin if you've been walking the banks a fair bit lately u will have started noticing the water coming alive now its warming up, is the weed looking like its gunna be as thick as ever??? Any info-help would be great

[mikergj]

The weed was really bad last year on the A34 bank,and I have no doubt it will be the same this year. I have not seen any sign or movement of fish at all in my last few visits this month.

 

Last year there was one spot where I spotted carp rolling again and again,so I will be watching that area with interest this year.

 

I have tried al manner of baits from boilies to worms and maggotts . All I had last year was one 8lb bream on trout pellet.

 

Are you local, the biggest problem I find is getting your kit to the swim for a over night session. Are you planning overnighters and when are you thinking of getting down there

[stugordon123]

Having fished before im expecting the weed, although fishing in it isnt my strong point, far fron it. My bro has just returned from a session targeting the bream, the carp were boshin like crazy during a thunder storm so I no where they luke to b just need to get em feeding!! Has anyone found any evidence of Otters?? as during his session my bro had 2 in his swim, 1 walked rightnext to him on way into the water so they have no fear of humans, I only hope they leave the carp & live on bream & roach, preferabley from canal/drain beside the lake. How much time do u spent on the pit?? Only would b good to find someone sensible to share info/ideas with as I understand this pit is far fron easy, but im looking forward to the challenge & learning curve as can only mqke me a better angler,

[dave3113uk]

Tc is owned by the environment agency. 
fished it quite a lot in 2000-2005. Was famous for big bream and tench in the 80s. Also had a go in 2015. Spent hours down there over the years and looked for fish in good conditions. Only ever seen 5 Carp around the lake, and continuously the same fish. Would put 2 at over 30lb. The weed is a major problem and makes it difficult nearly all year round. Margains can be easier