Although the three-quarters-of-an-acre Stock Pool holds commons to 30lbs and mirrors to the mid-20s, it is popular with anglers of all ages and abilities, including children, because the rank and file fish are relatively easy to catch.

For 2017 a total of 17 permanent slabbed pegs were installed on Stock Pool which have improved facilities for match fishing.

However, pleasure anglers can fish from anywhere around the pool, although popular spots tend to be down the far end where the island can be reached and along the entrance bank.

In addition to the bigger carp, Stock Pool holds a few ghosties, lots of smaller and mid - range carp between 8lbs and 14lbs, plus a large head of silver fish including skimmers, roach, bream, roach / bream hybrids and tench.

Although the bigger carp tend to be more wary and difficult to catch, specimens of between 15lbs and 18lbs are taken regularly and if you are looking for your first double this is a water to head for.

Once again, Stock Pool tends to be a water where almost anything goes with all baits from maggots to flavoured meats working well.

Bread can also be a great bait but once again this should not be fished on the surface.

Deepest at the entrance end of the pool where about seven feet of water can be found, Stock Pool shallows gradually thoughout its length to about five feet near the island and four and three feet at the top end.

Although it has a bowl - shaped bottom at the far end, the banks go straight down to the maximum depth near the entrance.

Used for small matches in winter, the pool is reserved for pleasure anglers in summer but can become busy at weekends so anglers after the bigger carp may want to go mid - week when the water is quieter.

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