Overnight Lake in Leicestershire area

[Tuckab]

Morning all,

 

I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good overnight lake with big carp in the Leicestershire area.

 

I was planning a trip to Makins but wanted to see if there were any more scenic or fun lakes that I'm unaware of.

 

Cheers,

 

Tom

[yonny]

  On 30/06/2022 at 10:46, Tuckab said:

big carp in the Leicestershire area.

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Leics is poor for big carp imo mate.

Head half an hour South to Northants and there's loads of places. Stanwick Lakes is a good starting point.

While Makins does hold big carp it's actually a match venue. Far removed from what most would consider a typical carp water.

[Tuckab]

  On 30/06/2022 at 12:33, yonny said:

Leics is poor for big carp imo mate.

Head half an hour South to Northants and there's loads of places. Stanwick Lakes is a good starting point.

While Makins does hold big carp it's actually a match venue. Far removed from what most would consider a typical carp water.

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Thanks mate.

 

I've had a look at Stanwick and the bigger lake with decent sized fish is fully booked this Saturday. Do you have any other recommendations within a 30 - 45 minutes drive of LE65?

[Tuckab]

Reading Ryecroft in Castle Donnington might be worth a look.

[yonny]

  On 30/06/2022 at 12:55, Tuckab said:

I've had a look at Stanwick and the bigger lake with decent sized fish is fully booked this Saturday.

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That's Elsons. The one next to it, Mallard, doesn't take bookings, open to all and holds fish to 35+.

[welder]

Tuckab, you might want to consider travelling a little north to Newark. Cromwell Lake is a cracking fishery and holds some big fish.

Ian.