1 Acre(s)
About an acre in size with 12 pegs, House Pond is roughly circular in shape with an island in the centre.
It is surrounded by well-maintained grass lawns, a beautiful weeping willow and ornamental trees and shrubs.
Although the fish do not run to the same size as those in Front Lake, House Pond is a good water for less experienced anglers or those looking to keep busy during their session.
The original stock fish are a German strain of fast growing common and mirror carp which now range between 6lbs and 12lbs in weight.
These fish are noted for the exceptional sport they give, taking off like torpedoes when hooked.
Since stocked in March 2004, they have spawned well and the resulting home - bred carp which run to 6lb are extremely attractive fish which now usually represent three quarters of a day's catch.
Indeed, these fish fight so well that anglers should not leave their rods whilst fishing or they stand a good chance of losing them.
Unlike many fisheries which use floating aerators to maintain oxygen levels, House Pond has a stone pyramid through which there is a foamer jet fountain which provides excellent aeration when necessary.
As you approach the House Pond, Peg 1 is along the open grassy bank near the house, with peg numbers subsequently placed anticlockwise round to peg 12 near the small weeping willow.
Anglers should note that the steep long bank adjacent to the house that borders the back garden is private and must not be walked or used for fishing.
All around House Pond is a five feet wide shallow ledge which gradually and evenly drops to give a wide six feet deep area of water around the island.
The deepest area, at nine feet, can be found between the island and the house.
This is essentially true for all the pegs apart from Pegs 10, 11 and 12 where, due to a large raised three feet deep circular pad on top of which sits the fountain, the depths can vary considerably.
Between Pegs 9 and 10 there is a three feet deep, 10 feet wide causeway which runs to the island.
Pegs 1, 2 and 3 regularly prove to be in top form and are where a lot of the larger fish can be found.
A recent 12lb common was weighed from Peg 5 and it is expected that a lot of the original stock fish will move well into double figures by the end this year.
Pegs 1 to 8 have also recently been yielding good catches of roach.
Peg 8 seems to have the edge over its immediate neighbours due to fish swimming in the deeper six feet of water and then being held up by the sudden incline of the causeway at Peg 9.
When fishing Peg 8 it can pay to fish half way out into the deeper water to find the bigger fish.
When it comes to baits, most popular tend to be pellet and paste; luncheon meat - particularly Princes which can be bought at the local shop; sweetcorn; sinking bread and maggots, casters and chopped worm.
although anglers should note that dog and cat food are not allowed because of the preservatives and fat content which is argued can affect the immune system of the fish.
Anglers are recommended to fish a Size 8, 10 or 12 hook depending on the size of the bait - although those going after the original stock fish should use larger baits to avoid the smaller carp and to scale up their tackle a little as these are really hard fighters which don't give up easily.