Another hot spot near Windsor Bridge produces large quantities of bream, with individual fish weighing over 7lb in weight. RDAA enquiries are on 01189 867430. The Docks have an average depth of 15 feet. Carp in the Bristol Avon River - YouTube Some years back they were barred or had a weight limit in contests. RIVER WEAVER, Winsford to Northwich, Cheshire. Receive info on events, offers, and the latest fishing news straight to your inbox . Bait a swim for a few days before fishing, to enhance your chances. A variety of fish inhabit Margaret's lake. In this article, well take a closer look at what makes the carp tick on this water and how you can best prepare to get amongst them. Switching between sardines and sprats seemed to do the trick and although the weather was still a challenge, jack after jack was attacking the baits (I missed a couple of runs, striking early to avoid deep hooking the small pike). The Gasworks Pool at Barton Mills, on the outskirts of Mildenhall, is the place where the Lark changes character from a tinkling trout stream into a wider, slower Fenland river. However what it did mean was that the water was pretty much free . Ben Hervey-Murray, a former Anglers Mail Where To Fish editor, has caught UK river carp to 32 lb 2 oz. Successful tactics can include surface baits, or Method feeder has been very effective over the years. Winsford DAA issues day tickets on various lengths, otherwise its yearbook only for Northwich and specific parts of Winsfords water. These two decades have established quite a good reputation for this location, and brought the owners a lot of experience in running a successful fishery. Any of these venues offer the realistic prospect of a double figure barbel. There are five waters at the venue, offering great prospects for coarse fishing, but also specimen carp angling exclusively. Membership contact is 0115 919 9500. Some are managed by syndicates, others privately owned and available to fish on day tickets. See map here Species include Roach, Dace, Chub, Bream, Perch, Barbel and Pike. Lakes such as Sevington, a small village on the outskirts of Chippenham, Erlestoke near Devizes, Longleat (a series of lakes in the grounds of Lord Bath's Estate) and Ivy House Lakes at Grittenham in the Wootton Bassett area provide good coarse fishing. The main lake contains carp to 28lb, tench to 7lb, pike to 20lb and plenty of other fish to maintain your interest. Night fishing is not allowed at this north Somerset venue, but a dawn to dusk day ticket allows the use of up to 3 rods and costs 8. EXETER CANAL,Canal Banks, Exeter, Devon, EX2 6LT. Thats why we decided to bring you our very own guide to the finest carp fishing locations in and around Bristol. You can change your mind at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of any email you receive from me, or by sending me a message. The new lakes, Bridgepool and Withypool, have been recently stocked with over 30,000 worth of fish, with carp to 5lb, bream to 4lb, roach to 2lb, plus perch, crucian carp and chub.