Small Lake

Small Lake

Our small lake is 1.5 acre and approximately 4-5ft deep and holds 30 platforms. This lake is a premium mixed/match and pleasure fishing lake also well known for club bookings.

The lake is home to a decent head of carp up to 17lb and packed Tench, Crucian, Bream, Roach, Perch.

Lake Stock

Common Carp - 1lb to 18lb
Mirror Carp - 2lb to 18lb
F1s - 4lb to 10lb
Tench - 1lb to 6lb
Bream - 0lb to 6lb
Perch - 0lb to 4lb
Roach - 0lb to 2lb

Prices

Session Type1 Rod2 Rods3 Rods

Day Tickets (1 Adult)

£12

£16

N/A

Day Tickets (Under 16’s)

£7

£13

N/A

Day Tickets (Disabled User)

£7

£12

N/A

Day Tickets (Over 65’s)

£7

£12

N/A

Day Tickets (Non fishing guest)

£5

N/A

N/A

Afternoon Tickets (1 Adult)

£7

£12

N/A

Afternoon Tickets (Under 16’s)

£5

£10

N/A

Lake Map

Fishing Tips

Coming soon!

Lake Rules

General Rules (All Lakes)
  • Dogs are allowed on site but must be kept on a lead at all times and any mess must be cleaned up fully and straight away.
  • All roadways to be kept clear for access
  • No cycling on the fishery
  • Please use toilets at reception and nowhere else
  • You must not enter the complex without a valid ticket, everyone must report to reception upon arrival.
  • 2 rod limit
  • Only 1 guest per angler and all guests must purchase a valid ticket.
  • No keepnets (except on matches supplied by fishery)
  • Minimum 4” hooklink
  • No floating baits (bait must be a minimum 12”below surface)
  • Plastic baits can be used.
  • No dog or cat food
  • Carp care must always be carried.
  • No tackle to be left unattended.
  • We no longer supply nets, mats or weigh slings for the Big Lake. You must now use your own which need to be shown when purchasing your ticket. They must be of adequate size and enough padding for 30lb plus fish. If staff deem it not adequate then you will be asked to hire one at a cost of £10.
  • All day ticket anglers on the stock pond, small, middle lake and Big Lake must be in possession of a net and unhooking mat. All equipment must be brought to reception so we can check they are DRY before issuing a ticket (currently need to be dipped).
  • Boilies can be used on the Big Lake (no limit) also can be used on Middle Lake (1kg limit)
  • Boilie are not to be used as feed on the small Lake, Boilies can be used as hookbait.
  • Please handle the fish with care and return them to the water immediately
  • Do not hold the fish in towels, this causes damage to the fish
  • Do not stand whilst holding fish
  • Please respect the fish
  • You must be in possession of a valid E.A. rod licence before fishing
  • Under 18’s are allowed to fish the Big Lake overnight but MUST be accompanied by someone over the age of 18
  • Please take all of all your rubbish home with you (ANYONE FOUND LITTERING WILL RECIEVE A LIFETIME BAN)
  • No one under the age of 12 yrs can be on the complex, unless accompanied by an adult (18 +) at all times
  • 12 to 15 yr olds have to be checked in at reception by an adult, leaving their contact details in case of any problems.
  • All unused  bait must be taken away with you.
Tackle Requirements (Stock, Small, Medium Lakes)
  • Barblesss hooks only.
  • No floating baits.
  • No leaders of any kind.
  • You must be 18 or over to fish the middle lake, 16 and under can fish the small and stock when checked in by an adult. Adults contact details must be taken at check in.
  • No floating poles.
  • No bait boats.
  • No spodding in matches.
  • Low oil pellets only.
  • No nuts of any kind.
  • No fixed rigs (lead clips are fine).
  • 12″ minimum hook length below float.
  • 4″ minimum hook length below feeder/method
  • No baited rods to be left in the water unattended.
  • Besides the above N.F.A. rules apply.
  • ALL NETS, MATS AND RETAINERS MUST BE DIPPED IN THE DIP TANK.
Bait Rules (Stock, Small, Medium Lakes)
  • Boilies: Small & Middle Lakes 1kg per session. Big Lake no limit.
  • Pellets: 4 bag limit in a day session,Small and Middle lakes only / Only our own brand of pellets for feeding – these can only be purchased from Willow Park Shop
  • Hook Pellets: Any type of hook pellets may be used.(not as feed)
  • Sweetcorn: Only 1 can (285g) per session / Please do not dispose of any remaining corn in the lake.
  • Luncheon Meat: Only 1 can (250g) may be used per session / Any type of meat (ham, spam, flavoured, coloured etc) may be used.
  • Paste: Paste hook baits are permitted
  • Other baits: Maggots (including sticky maggots and dead), castors, worm, hemp, pepperami, sinking bread are allowed.
  • Bloodworm: Standard hooker pack only (on the hook only).
  • Joker: ½ kilo limit.
  • Groundbait: Middle & Small lakes – 1 kilo per match/day session or 2 kilo of leam.