Specimen Lakes
Bait & Tackle
- Frozen boilies only
- Own frozen boilies are allowed
- Any other bait must be purchased on-site
- Do not bring any other bait onto the venue
- No maggots or worms
Bait Prices
- Parker Baits Boilies – £10 per kg
- House Pellets – £12 per 4kg bag
The fish are fed year-round with house pellets and boilies to maximise growth and condition. Serious weight gains are expected this season, with several fish potentially pushing into the 40lb bracket.
Bait can be purchased on-site from Gary.
Swims & Anglers
6 swims total
- 2 East bank
- 2 North bank
- 2 West bank
- Bivvies only in designated swims
- Maximum 5 anglers on the lake at any one time
A perfect social water for 4–5 anglers, with the option of leaving one swim free when 5 are booked.
Tackle, Rigs & Conduct
Barbless hooks only
- Bait boats allowed — misuse will result in a ban
- Must remain within your swim boundaries
- No rods to be left unattended at any time
- Sensible tackle only — fish welfare is priority
Not permitted:
- Leadcore
- Fixed leads
- Braid mainline
- Zigs
- Naked mainline
- Dogs
Requirements:
- Minimum 15lb / 0.35mm mainline
- Maximum 2 rods
- Tubing or lead-free leaders only
- Rigs must allow the carp to shed the lead in the event of a break-off
Rigs may be checked at any time by the owner, managers, or bailiffs.
Fish Care & Equipment
Anglers must use the fish care equipment provided:
- 42” landing net
- Large unhooking mat
- Weigh/retention sling
- Anti-bacterial carp care product, such as Klin-ik, must be carried and applied to any sores, scale damage, hook holds, or mouth damage
- Fish must not be retained in a sling for more than 20 minutes, unless specifically authorised by Gary
- Nets, mats and slings must be returned clean and in the condition found
- Report any damage or concerns immediately
- Please weigh and photograph both sides of every fish for stock tracking and growth monitoring
Fish welfare is non-negotiable.
Site Rules
- Gate code provided 2 days before your booking — do not share
- The lake may be closed during spawning periods
- All litter must be taken home
- No drugs tolerated
- Alcohol permitted in moderation
- Noise must be kept to a minimum — Watermeadows is maintained as a friendly, peaceful fishery
Facilities
- Private gated access
- Private parking
- Toilets
- Fresh drinking water
- Each swim has its own water access
Watermeadows is set up as an ideal exclusive/social venue, combining serious carp potential with strict fish care standards and a well-managed environment throughout.