These four smaller ponds have been developed down the entrance side of Molands Mere and offer good sport with decent sized tench and carp to about 5lbs, crucian carp to 1lb 8oz, rudd and roach to 1lb and perch to 2lbs.

With plenty of trees, shrubs, reeds and lilies, these intimate pools hold a maximum of six anglers - although up to 11 anglers can be accommodated on the slightly larger Crescent Pool.

Whichever one you choose, they are all ideal for pleasure anglers offering excellent sport.

Whichever one you choose they are all worth a visit.

No more than five feet deep in the centre, they are ideal for younger anglers because they offer lots of bites on small baits such as maggot and casters.

The pools are also good for fishing sweetcorn, luncheon meat and small 4mm expander pellets on the hook.

Float fishing the pole or waggler close into the steeply shelving sides is a particularly effective method for catching fish.

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