Thorpe lea

[Lumeymorris]

Hi guys happy new year. Thinking of going down Thorpe lea for a social on my bday due to the stock levels and and it’s winter form but everyone I talk says the same thing you don’t want to go there the fish are in a bad way but is it just their  mouths that are bad as I’m not expecting to catch anything special just want a few runs. As my usual lake has slowed right down so thought I’ll try somewhere else

[InteraX]

Happy new year to you too.

Unfortunately, my personal opinion of Thorpe Lea is not positive.

Firstly, there was a KHV outbreak back in 2016. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/koi-herpesvirus-disease-outbreak-confirmed-in-surrey Personally, I won't go to anywhere I know has had KHV. It looks like the FHI have lifted the restrictions they had in place.

Secondly, it can be a bit of a scrum to get a swim at opening time.

Thirdly, you have to choose your swim when you arrive and it's marked off on a board at the entrance. If you go for a walk around, you could miss out on your favoured swim. It's probably less of an issue at this time of year.

Finally, back when I did try this place, fish were falling off my hooks all the time due to poor mouth condition. It is a commercial runs water and attracts the casual and less than attentive crowd.

I'm sure there are other places around that are better if you want a bend in your rod.

Edited January 10, 2019 by InteraX

[Lumeymorris]

I to be fair we was thinking about farlows but when ever I've gone there before it is always ram jam and with the winter deal going can imagine its still just as busy but will probably head for that area and give it a look and go from there. What other lakes are near farlows? 

[commonly]

Nip down m3, sandhurst, yately. 

Not sure, but what about the Wraysbury lakes. Haven't been there for 30 years, but I'm sure there is a few reservoirs near there too