Set in a tranquil wooded valley, this intimate, four-acre water is reminiscent of Redmire Pool and home to a large stock of big carp. There are currently around 40 carp over 40lb, 18 over 50lb, one over 60lb and one at 71lb! The remaining stock are over 30lb with an average weight in the lake of over 35lb. For a water of its size it has to be one of the premier waters in France. Open from April to the end of October.
Renowned as one of the best big-fish day-ticket waters in the UK, this scenic 18-acre gravel pit has seven fish over 40lb at the right time of year. With an abundance of weed beds and gravel bars there are plenty of features to target and a vast amount of stunning carp.
A 20-acre lake lined with mature trees and offering a great many features to fish to, including islands both large and small, sunken barges, plateaus, gravel bars, and weed beds.
Part of carp fishing history, Cuttle Mill's Mill Pool now has a maximum of 8 anglers allowed to fish at any one time. Under threat from HS2 it was closed but fishing has now been allowed again, but for how long? Experience it while you can.
A 4½-acre clay-lined irrigation reservoir with 12 swims. There's an average depth of eight to nine feet and plenty to find. The average size of carp is around 20lb and most tactics will work well, including zigs when the conditions are right.
At just over 25 acres, Barden has become a recent Mecca for carp anglers in the Tonbridge area. There's a large head of carp running up to well over 40lb with numerous 20lb and 30lb-plus fish. There is a small no-fishing bank where there's a large bird-feeding area. As well as varied depths, there are two islands and these tend to be good fish-holding areas.