Although the three tree-lined pools were originally worked as clay pits, each has its own individual character with plenty of space for anglers.

An aeration system helps to maintain oxygen levels in prolonged sunny dry spells whilst a recirculating system ensures each pool receives a constant supply of fresh water.

Main Pool, at two acres in size, is the largest of the three and is well-known locally for its large head of double - figure carp - up to 30lbs.

It has also been a renowned tench water for many years with the largest verified specimen currently standing at 9lbs 8oz.

Recent decent sized fish include a 28lb fully scaled mirror taken on a hair - rigged Scopex boilie at the top end of the lake and a 24lbs mirror taken on squid flavour boilie.

Add to this pike over 20lbs, roach to 1lb 8oz and rudd which provide plenty of sport on the surface when the bigger fish aren't feeding, and you can be reasonably sure of having a decent day.

The water holds about 25 comfortable pegs and work is currently underway increasing the number of staged swims to cater more for disabled anglers and give all visitors more comfort.

A nice feature of Main Pool is that the pegs are separated from each other by lush vegetation so, unless you choose one of the double pegs, you rarely see other anglers when fishing.

Deepest off the Hotel bank where it is just over six feet, the lake bed shelves gradually along its length to the far end where it averages three feet.

This makes the water ideal for fishing the rod.

Boilies fished on the bottom are the most commonly used bait for the carp whilst early in the season floating crust is also very effective.

Stalking the carp can also give good results with many of the larger specimens being taken after anglers have dropped their bait into a mass of bubbles rising to the surface.

As with many waters, a lot of fish are taken in the margins, particularly near the overhanging trees where the fish find shelter.

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