1 Acre(s)
One-and-a-half acres in size, Bottom Lake is probably best known for its carp, the quarry of most anglers who pleasure fish this water, but the quality roach, bream and tench are also worth finding.
The water also holds a good stock of pure Crucian Carp which run to 2lbs-plus and which give a remarkable account of themselves when hooked.
In addition, local anglers say there are some good chub in the water and with the River Leddon, noted locally for its eels, running between Bottom and Top Lake there are also rumoured to be eels up to 7lbs.
Whilst Bottom Lake is surrounded by trees, there is plenty of bank space all the way round, so casting isn't a problem.
However, a few trees and bushes hang over the water and whilst these make ideal features to fish to, care is needed not to become snagged in the branches.
The deepest water is to be found at the entrance end of the pool where up to 10 feet can be found, particularly opposite Pegs 2 and 3.
From the entrance the water gradually shallows to some three or four feet at the far end where where there is more vegetation round the bankside and lily pads in the water which offer good sport in summer.
Similarly, depths at the bankside gradually deepen towards the middle.
With Mirrors said to run to 30lbs, there is a good head of fish around the 15lb mark and these can regularly be seen cruising just below the surface in summer months.
The Common Carp, thought to be a strain which have grown from wild stock, are smaller and tend to run to 10lbs.
All popular methods work well at Evesbatch with waggler and pole probably being the most predominant.
However, fishing The Method with luncheon meat, paste or pellet is very effective for the carp whilst a floating bait such as bread crust, bread flake or dog biscuit works well for the bigger specimens, particularly when fished in open water.
Another popular bait is sweetcorn, which is very effective in the early months between March and May but becomes less effective as the fish become wary of being caught on it in summer and autumn.
As one would expect, the ubiquitous maggot is also popular but, as with any water, can result in a lot of small fish being caught before the bigger fish move in.
Worms are also effective, particularly single lobs, whilst luncheon meat, bread, paste and pellets are also good.