Although relatively new, Meadow Pool is maturing rapidly and is proving popular with an increasing number of specimen anglers who stalk the larger carp which can often be clearly seen cruising both the bankside and island margins in warmer weather.

In particular, the trees and shrubs on the centre island which runs along the spine of the lake have taken hold and are growing rapidly, making the island an obvious feature to fish to.

Indeed, many anglers say that the best pegs to fish are those which give access to the rear of the island where the fish frequently shelter in the shade provided by the trees.

The pool is throwing up mirrors to over 27lbs and common carp to over 30lbs with anglers reporting that other good spots include fishing on the sand bars which run into the pool from either end of the island.

Best baits for the carp are luncheon meat and dog and cat food together with pastes - the stinkier the better!It is also worth trying both boilies and pellets as well as more traditional baits such as bread, fished both on the bottom and on the surface, and sweetcorn.

As with the other Kingston Pools, single red maggot is also effective.

In addition to the carp, Meadow Pool holds a decent number of bream which now run to 6lbs.

Whether on the pole or waggler it generally pays to use lighter rather than heavier tackle and recently more fish seem to be being caught on short shank hooks.

Another tip is, whatever species you are going for, it pays to have your last weight at least a foot from the hook.

Seven to eight feet deep at the farm end, Meadow Pool runs to only three feet at the end nearest Wood Pool.

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