sampo Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 I am looking for a decent carp water in the midlands (ideally east but I'm willing to travel). I am aware of willesley, and I will definitely be fishing that over the next couple of weeks. I am also aware of the fact that the East Midlands lacks in carp waters! Well from what I can gather anyway... Does anybody know of anything other than this? Fish on my own a lot, so if anybody fancies a good session, PM me - it would be nice to have some company. Joe Sharron James 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevtaylor Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 How far do you want to travel, I'm east mids and might know a few places, how much are you willing to pay for the day or season - there's cheap day tickets from £5.00 to over 30 quid for 24 hours. Also what do you hope to catch in terms of numbers and size? Sorry mate questions not answers lol edit: Willesley sounds like a nice place, might be a good option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sampo Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 I don't really mind travelling a few miles to a decent lake mate! Also the money side doesn't matter, you get what you pay for... If there's a good head of 20s and maybe a few 30s I will pay upto 30 quid for 24hours if need be! My PB is 19lb 2oz, so of course I'm looking to beat that, but a nice atmosphere and chance at a decent fish will suit me nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevtaylor Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 There is a club in Derby 'Pride of Derby' I think. Was talking to a guy once who said the lakes held good numbers of 20's and chance of bigger. Willeslely has the sizes and stock your after - seems a good choice. Get on a club water if you can it's better value and can be more secure. Bluebell Lakes, Tansar - has several lakes, their runs water Mallard is now doing 20's with the odd 30 -that's going to be one hell of a lake with the way it's going - nice fish too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sampo Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 I actually live in derby, gonna have to look into that. Are you implying that willesley is unsafe? Doesn't sound too bad to me. Just going to have a read up on bluebell lakes now. I've fished drayton res before now which is where I caught my PB. Not the best looking fish (clearly mistreated), but it put up a good fight. Bluebell lakes are 80 miles away, so I'm presuming you have had some good sessions there I have spent a lot of time fishing at hemington, next to the a50. A very small lake but it's close to home and I love the place in summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blanksalot Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Joe, ever been newark way ? There's oakhill near norton disney, holds a good head of 20's but can get very busy. (had a couple of mid 20's from there) sapphire lakes , A1 pits ( 6 lakes to choose from) and of course cromwell, the home of the 30's & 40's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sampo Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Just had a look through the Cromwell website.. Looks phenomenal. Definitely going to fish there this year! Lining up a good year travelling round fishing. Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leggs007 Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Just had a look through the Cromwell website.. Looks phenomenal. Definitely going to fish there this year! Lining up a good year travelling round fishing. Thanks guys I have fished Cromwell for last 2yrs brilliant 5* fishery well kept,cracking fish with a few 40's and lots of 20's and 30's ring the night before you go tho it gets very busy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevtaylor Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Are you implying that willesley is unsafe? Not at all just bad writing on my part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77jacko Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Try this one.Carp to 30lbs Www.brookfieldfisheries.co.uk. £175 per year gets you 3 lakes with two night fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nharrington Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Joe, try Hardwick Hall at M1 Junction 29. Not the most prolific venue but as picturesque a water as you'll ever fish. Carp to 20+ plus large tench, perch & bream. Day tickets about £5, run by National Trust, season 16th Jun to 28th Feb. Was netted a couple of years ago and some large fish removed. Some locals reckon lots of biggest fish were removed (sold off?). Also Pebley Reservoir nr Worksop - 10 mins from M1 Junction 30. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo1807 Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Swarkestone in derby has a new syndicate! Maybe worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croniks Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 On 17/02/2014 at 21:18, blanksalot said: Joe, ever been newark way ? There's oakhill near norton disney, holds a good head of 20's but can get very busy. (had a couple of mid 20's from there) sapphire lakes , A1 pits ( 6 lakes to choose from) and of course cromwell, the home of the 30's & 40's A couple of years too late but mill farm fishery in gilmorton Leicestershire has very big carp and a good place in Derbyshire is Longford off a52 between derby and Ashbourne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harpz_31 Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 have you tried earl of Harrington in derby, not fished it personally but they have a dedicated carp water then there is pride of derby with the main carp lakes (pride lake and olvers lake) needing a premium ticket and the waiting list is 3 or 4 years long a1 pits stinks of poo literally, you can see the bog roll hanging from the trees but at £15 for 24 hours its cheap ncb area 5 in Ilkeston has a few lakes main 1 being manor floods (where I cut my teeth many moons ago)and needs a separate syndicate ticket or you can fish the famous mapperley res and theres trent view a newish day ticket water the other side of Nottingham from you moore green syndicate but at £600 its a bit on the steep side ajs fisheries has a few syndicate lakes and is well worth a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croniks Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 I'll give derby a look but a1 pits is the pits lol hemmington I find is always over fished as it's quite an easy lake. Coopers arms is good not the lake with the fountain but the other one. I personally have caught 3 over 20lb and can expect to bag 100lb in a day but for me there are only three top pegs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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