1 Acre(s)
Three-quarters of a mile long, between 15 and 16 metres wide and with a saucer-shaped bed, Snake Lake was developed specifically to cater for up to 132 anglers without the need for a large expanse of open water - a technique commonly used today for most out-and-out match waters.
This design also means that the water can be developed economically without the need for a prohibitively large stocking policy and that all the fish will always be within easy reach of anglers.
Four feet deep at each bank and going down to a maximum of seven feet in the centre, Snake Lake is obviously designed for the pole but is still a very popular with waggler anglers.
Holding a large head of carp which were originally introduced for match anglers, these have now grown on and although the average stamp is between 5lbs and 6lbs there are Mirrors to 24lbs, Commons to 26lbs, Ghosties to 16lbs - plus and Grass Carp to double figuresAdd in a mix of crucians to 2lbs and silver fish including roach and rudd to over 1lb with some of the roach topping the 2lb mark; and chub to 5lbs but averaging 1lb 8oz to 2lbs, and you have a wide range of species to go for in a venue which is ideal for year - round fishing.
On top of this there are perch which run to 4lbs, plenty of dace and a good head of bream to at least 4lbs which produce regular nets of between 20lbs and 30lbs.
Another feature of Snake Lake is the head of tench which, although they have taken several years to become established, are now showing up to 4lbs.
Whilst the most popular technique on Snake Lake is to fish the pole to the far bank it is not the only method.
However, which ever way you fish it, it pays to loose feed constantly with small amounts of pellets, hemp and casters.
As a general guide, a one - kilo bag of pellets should prove sufficient for a six hour session.
Corn and meat baits both work well all year round whilst other popular baits are worm, pellets and paste.
Maggots are also very effective, although they tend to attract the smaller fish which can become a nuisance as on any water.
Another popular technique is to use the swim feeder or Method feeder, both of which are good for all species.
Pack the feeder with a mix of groundbait, hemp and casters and success should be guaranteed.
When fishing the waggler, fish on the bottom in the cooler months or on the bottom or up in the water in warmer weather.
Fishing close to the rushes or lily pads and feeding regular with particles and hook samples is usually the key to success whilst fishing the inside swims close under your feet works well for the larger fish, although this is usually best mid - week when the fishery is quieter.
Anglers after the roach and rudd are recommended to fish down the middle of the channel over a bed of hemp and casters, varying the depth until you find the fish.
As the roach and rudd often take the bait on the drop when they are feeding properly you need to be on your toes and strike quickly.
This technique usually proves very effective - until the carp move at which time you will need to upgrade the strength of your rig as the fish react quickly to being hooked and have plenty of cover to dive into with the abundance of bankside vegetation, reeds and lilies!