Holyfield Lake

Carp are listed from about 8lb to 36lb 8oz, with an average of about 23lb.

From May to September only, using floating trout pellet or pop-ups.

Going by what the fishery says: Bottom Lake carp are listed from about 8lb to 36lb 8oz, average about 23lb, with approximately 200 carp; tench to 8lb, bream to 14lb and ghost carp to 19lb are also listed. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.

carp, tench, bream. Bottom Lake carp are listed from about 8lb to 36lb 8oz, average about 23lb, with approximately 200 carp; tench to 8lb, bream to 14lb and ghost carp to 19lb are also listed.

Around Just under four acres acres. A specimen carp water with a proper chance of a big old lump..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Bottom Lake further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: with the fish the fishery lists here, a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.

Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. Booking ahead is the safe bet.

A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for Holyfield Lake before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.

You'll need to book Bottom Lake in advance rather than just turning up.

No — Night fishing must be booked in advance.

Good for: Anglers targeting larger carp and a specimen-style session.; Surface anglers fishing the warmer months with the permitted baits.. Less suited to: Anyone wanting a broad mixed-fishing session or a venue where bread and dog biscuit surface fishing is allowed..

Top Lake is for over-18s only.

It is approximately 3–5ft deep.

Going by what the fishery says: Top Lake carp are listed from 1lb to 32lb, average about 14lb, and the lake has over 200 carp; tench to 4lb, bream to 7lb and ghost carp to 8lb are also listed. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.

carp, tench, bream. Top Lake carp are listed from 1lb to 32lb, average about 14lb, and the lake has over 200 carp; tench to 4lb, bream to 7lb and ghost carp to 8lb are also listed.

Around Not published acres. A feature-packed carp lake with islands, weed and lily pads..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Top Lake further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: with the fish the fishery lists here, a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.

Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. Booking ahead is the safe bet.

A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for Holyfield Lake before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.

You'll need to book Top Lake in advance rather than just turning up.

No — Night fishing must be booked in advance.

Good for: Over-18 anglers after a mixed carp session with plenty of visible features.; Anglers happy working shallow water, islands, weed and lily-pad edges.. Less suited to: Under-18s, as Top Lake is for over-18s only..

Yes. Match Lake is open to beginners and experienced anglers.

Yes, but children must be supervised by an adult.

The fishery hasn't published a record for Match Lake that we've found. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.

roach, rudd, bream, perch, carp, tench.

Around Around one acre acres. A small mixed lake open to beginners and experienced anglers..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Match Lake further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.

Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. Booking ahead is the safe bet.

A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for Holyfield Lake before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.

You'll need to book Match Lake in advance rather than just turning up.

No — Night fishing must be booked in advance.

Good for: Beginners and anglers wanting a mixed bag of coarse species.; Clubs or groups looking to book a private match.. Less suited to: Anglers specifically chasing the larger carp listed in Bottom Lake..

Adult day-only access is listed at £90, or adult days-and-nights access at £120 for one or two rods.

The River page shows access from June 16 to March 15.

The fishery hasn't published a record for Relief Channel joining the River Lea that we've found. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.

carp.

Around Not published acres. A listed stretch of channel with day and night access options..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Relief Channel joining the River Lea further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.

Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. Booking ahead is the safe bet.

A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for Holyfield Lake before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.

You'll need to book Relief Channel joining the River Lea in advance rather than just turning up.

No — Night fishing must be booked in advance.

Good for: Anglers looking for river-style fishing rather than a lake session.; Those wanting the listed days-and-nights access option.. Less suited to: Anyone needing a confirmed species list before booking..