1 Acre(s)
Set slightly away from the main fishery, Heyford's secluded and tranquil Carp Lake is about half an acre in size and holds up to 10 anglers on well-spaced pegs.
Although it is currently closed because it has become almost totally choked with weed, the water is expected to re-open in 2009.
A natural-looking water, Carp Lake holds a good head of fish including Mirrors to 30lbs, Commons to 26lbs and Ghosties and Grass Carp to 12lbs.
However, what is rarely recognised - or fished for - is the large head of quality roach and rudd which run to well over 2lbs and some tench to 4lbs.
A haven for wildlife, Carp Lake has deliberately been allowed to become naturalised to give it that traditional carp fishery feel.
Whilst the amount of weed can be a draw back to more inexperienced anglers there are open pegs and the 'weed-worry' can easily be overcome by scaling up the strength of tackle.
Only four feet deep throughout the majority of the water, there is a five foot hole in the far left hand corner of the water as you approach the lake.
Both traditional and modern carp fishing techniques work well on this water, whilst the clear swims enable those anglers who wish to do so to float fish the water.
However, the native duck population can pose a problem for those anglers wanting to fish floating baits such as dog biscuits and bread.
For those keen on wildlife, an interesting feature of this water is the large number of bull - frogs which live here - their calls giving the impression you could be fishing the Florida Glades instead of a rural Northamptonshire fishery!Because all parts of the pool fish well there is little need to cast far and anglers visiting the water for the first time are recommended to fish a static bait on the bottom close to the rushes.
Fishing the margins is always popular, especially when the water is quiet with few anglers about.
As for baits, hair - rig boilies, meat or corn are always popular and any flavour seems to work well.
Bread is also a popular bait as are hair - rigged pellets and paste.