The
Carp pond is about 1.5 acres in size. It's the place to be if
you're after a good bag of mixed carp, varying in size from
the modest 2 - 3lb right up to 20lb+ fish. It produces some
fantastic sport especially in the warmer months. The depth ranges
from 2' to about 9' at its deepest point. Best baits to be used
in the summer months when the fish are on the surface include
bread and dog biscuits, red maggot, sweetcorn and meat. Carp
specialist Steve Howard of Newport has had some notable fish
with specimens of 24lb 3oz, 20lb 12oz and 20lb 4oz all mirrors
and a stunning 18lb 11oz koi carp and many more lower weights
too numerous to mention.
The
Carp pond is smaller in size, but just as popular as the horseshoe.
It has 30 wooden fishing platforms. The depth's in the two ponds
are very similar with shallow end nearest the car park with
it running off deeper towards the other end, away from the car
park. The best spots in general tend to be around mid water
with the bank underneath the fly lake proving very popular.