At 13 1/2 acres, Lambsdown Lake is by far the largest of the two Meadowlands waters and offers anglers a choice of fishing styles and species thanks to its varied depth and diverse stocking.

Up to 14ft deep along the Keller Bank which runs below the entrance road, Lambsdown shallows to between three and four feet at the narrow end near the entrance and up to seven feet along the dam wall.

Depths are generally between seven and nine feet in the centre.

The water is believed to hold one of the largest stocking ratios of fish in the country with summer anglers reporting catches of up to 300 fish at one sitting.

It is also home to some large tench, the biggest taken to date being 9lb 2oz, and a massive head of bream to 7lbs and roach which have been witnessed to 3lbs 3oz.

Whilst not regarded primarily as a carp water, Lambsdown holds some good sized fish.

The largest recorded mirror stands at 29lbs 7oz and the largest ghost carp at 23lbs.

In addition, the water has a good head of crucians, nearly all of which are over 1lbs with the biggest to date being 3lbs 8oz.

Because of its size, roach and rudd also abound.

The fishery record for both roach and rudd currently stands at 3lbs 3oz whilst the match record for Lambsdown currently stands at 278lbs with regular match weights in excess of 150lb being recorded.

When it comes to fishing Lambsdown, the most popular method in summer is with the method feeder, waggler or straight lead on the rod.

Pole with paste or meat also account for large bags of carp in the margins.

In summer, carp pellets, paste and luncheon meat all work well, but with such high fish stocks Lambsdown is a very hungry lake and all baits work well.

In winter, a straight lead with a PVA bag and the pole for silver fish account for bags of up to 50lbs.

Although there are no particular hot spots, winter fishing is always best in the deeper water whilst on the right days in summer the shallower water produces good catches.

Pegs 4 to 14 are the deepest to around 12 feet.

When fishing Lambsdown the secret is to build up a tight swim and cast accurately into it, clipping off the line to ensure consistent distance every time.

Use groundbait or pellets around an Method Feeder - elasticated feeders are allowed - and bury your bait for best results.

Another good technique, particularly in summer, is to fish pole and paste feeding 4mm fishery pellets.

Anglers can also feed about a dozen pellets or hook samples regularly with meat, maggots, casters and pellets all being good baits.

Start at 11 metres out until the fish move closer when they can be caught at about three metres.

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