The Lake

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A quintessential carp lake.  The pit is surrounded by mature trees, and much of the bankside is reed-lined.  Depths of up to 16ft can be found in places, and the margin shelves away quickly, resulting in very close-range angling opportunities.  Pit 7 is around 9 acres in size, and as well as the aforementioned reeds, there are several overhanging bushes that the carp love to frequent, as well as areas of gravel and silt that you would expect to find in a gravel pit.   

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The Fish

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​Lake 7 is a tricky venue, with a stock of around 60 fish, of which twenty are over thirty pounds.  The rewards are sought after Cambridgeshire carp, with a number of classic commons present, such as Fred, the largest common in the lake (forty-plus).  A rare visitor to the bank, often only slipping up once a season.  And cracking mirrors, such as the Sutton (also forty-plus).

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