If you fish the same commercial fisheries regularly that average 4-6ft and you fancy a different challenge, why not try one of these seemingly bottomless pits that reach depths of almost 50ft! While the fishing can be tricky at times, it offers something completely unmatched and once you work out what to do, the fishing on these venues can be incredible!
Lindholme Lakes, Epworth, North Lincolnshire
Head to Loco or Bennys for deep-water action. Both are filled with F1s and carp that respond to feeder and bomb tactics.
Contact: 01427 875555
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Elvington Fisheries, York, North Yorkshire
As well as this being a venue holding large carp, the silverfish sport at Elvington is something to behold. There are piles of big roach and skimmers here.
Contact: 07901 538172
Coopers Lake, Derby, Derbyshire
There’s some great fishing to be enjoyed at the attractive Coopers Lake, including quality silvers that can be caught on the pole. Book fishing online.
Contact: www.cooperslakederby.com
Patshull Park, Pattingham, Warwickshire
The Great Lake has a section known as ‘the deeps’ that produces great sport at this time of year, with nets of skimmers and even predators on the cards.
Contact: 01902 700774 or www.patshullparkestate.com/onsite/fishing
Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shropshire
The Clay Pit is a very deep water but it’s packed with F1s and carp. You can catch at close range on pellets and maggots.
Contact: 01691 671812 or www.westonpoolsvillage.co.uk
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Shatterford Lakes, Kidderminster, WorcEstershire
Stella and Stuart’s Lake both have depths to well over 15ft. They hold some cracking roach, that respond to waggler tactics.
Contact: 01299 861597 or www.shatterford.com
Purple Badger Fishing Lakes, Beeby, Leicestershire
The Coarse Lake drops steadily off to a depth of 17ft. There are some cracking roach in here, as well as carp. Book fishing well in advance online.
Contact: www.purplebadger.co.uk/fishing
Albans Lakes, St Albans, Hertfordshire
The Match Lake is a deep water that responds well to feeder tactics. There are plenty of carp and bream to go at here.
Contact: 07769 401261 or www.albanslakesofficial.co.uk
Harescombe Fisheries, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Meadow Lakes is a great bet for winter action. There’s no shortage of silverfish present. Fish over small amounts of groundbait on the pole.
Contact: 07966 520004 or www.harescombefisheries.co.uk
Southend Farm, Waltham Abbey, Essex
Fishing with maggots over groundbait and pellets is guaranteed to bring action from the plentiful stocks of silvers at this venue.
Contact: 07854 404284
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