Much shallower on the whole than Island Pool, this is another one-acre water which averages about four feet throughout most of its length and is stocked with roach to 2lbs; rudd to 1lb; bream to 4lbs; chub to 4lbs and mirror and common carp which run well into double figures.

In addition, the water is home to a good head of smaller ghost carp which provide lively sport well into the colder months.

Whilst the water fishes much the same as Island, because it is shallow and has a silty bottom it is usually more coloured.

Because of this anglers can often tell when the fish are on the feed because they stir up so much mud that parts of the lake become noticeably more cloudy.

This means it is always worth having a walk round the pool before tackling up to pick a swim where the fish already have their heads down.

Although not as popular with serious carp anglers as Island Pool or Far Pool, it can still be a very rewarding water to fish.

In September, 2003, one angler landed a 23lb mirror, whilst several other anglers have reported being broken by what they believe were even bigger fish.

Like Island Pool, Middle Pool has banks which shelve steeply to the bottom and with rushes along the sides and far end there is always plenty of cover for anglers fishing either close in or stalking the carp.

In 2007 new platform pegs were installed along the far bank of the lake to make angling easier from this side of the water.

Being a shallow pool, most anglers tend to float fish Middle Pool and it is very popular with pole anglers using casters, maggots, sweetcorn, luncheon meat and pellets.

Boilies, dog food and larger pellets are all good for the carp, as are floating baits fished both close in by the side and in open water during warmer weather for both carp and chub.

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