Smithy's Carp Fishing Lakes

WELCOME TO SMITHy'S CARP LAKES

Drive and Survive

We purchased Smithy's Lake in 2017 and have worked hard to create a relaxing and peaceful environment for the perfect carp fishing holiday.
We have two 4 acre lakes, One lake named 'Jimmy's Lake' and one named 'Al's Lake'.
These are both stream fed with a silt over clay bottom and a depth of up to 12ft.

The lakes have not been used for Carp Fishing before we took ownership. In November 2018 we have stocked each of the lakes with over 2000lb of Common and Mirror Carp consisting of upper 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's and 60's.

Since purchasing the lakes, works have been carried out on Jimmy's lake to construct 2 single swims and 1 double swim with a maximum of 3 anglers at any one time. On Al's Lake there are 2 double swim and 1 swim with a maximum 4 anglers. This will leave plenty of space for large bivvies on each lake.
Both lakes are situated in natural surroundings with overhanging trees and bushes all around. This makes for a very relaxing holiday.

Facilities on-site include Toilet/Shower and use of a Kitchen for charging phones, bait boats etc.

Our season starts from the 1st March through to the 30th November. Please see availability and prices.

There is a secure parking area fo your vehicle, which is situated close to both lakes. We can transport your tackle to the swim if help is required.

2023 Prices

Per Angler: £300 (Saturday – Saturday) (£200 deposit – £100 payable 12 weeks before arrival)

Lake Exclusives Saturday – Saturday
Jimmy’s Lake: £750 (£500 deposit – £250 payable 12 weeks before arrival)
(Maximum of 3 Fishermen)

Al’s Lake: £1000 (£700 deposit – £300 payable 12 weeks before arrival)
(Maximum of 4 Fishermen)

Both Lakes: £1750 (£1050 deposit – £700 payable 12 weeks before arrival)
(Maximum of 7 Fishermen)

Non Anglers: £90 per week (Payable on Arrival)

**Please note that all deposits are NON REFUNDABLE** 

Bookings will be held after deposit has been paid by Bank Transfer – all required details will be forwarded to you by email

availability

Bookings are only to be made Saturday to Saturday only.

Please use our form below to enquire about Availability,

or email us at smithyscarpfishing@gmail.com

We aim to respond within 24 hours

THE LAKES & FACILITIES

Above is an image of our lakes. Click to enlarge

For your comfort whilst fishing, there are facilities for showering as well as a four toilets and wash basins.

Outside is a decking area and a sheltered area for relaxing.

Power points for charging bait boat batteries, laptops and mobile phones are available for 24hr use.

Freezer is available for storage of bait

Satellite TV available in seating area

OUR RULES

The rules are sensible and kept to a minimum as your enjoyment of the venue and the protection of the fish are our primary goals,

We would rather rely on the common sense of the anglers visiting our lake.

If any person is caught breaking these rules they will be asked to leave the lake with NO REFUND.

Time of Arrival: 12:00 (Noon), Please contact us if you are arriving later.

Time of Departure: 08:00 – 10:00

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY BAIT BOATS ARE ALLOWED ON THE LAKE

WE HAVE A STRICT NO DRUGS POLICY

YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE

No sacking of Fish

Reels to hold a minimum of 220 meters of Line

Minimum main line breaking strain of 15lb.
Barbless or micro barb hooks.
Line tubing no less than 24″ long must be used on main line above safety rig.

Children under 14 years of age are permitted to fish on the lake when supervised by an adult

Maximum of three rods per angler.
No Mainline braid or leadcore to be used at all.
No fires.
No swimming.
No Stalking
No rods to be left unattended.

No Safe Zone Leaders can be used.

Please bring carp care with you and these will be checked upon arrival

No other particles or pellets to be used on the lake unless they are bought from us.

You may bring your own bolies but they must be frozen (No shelf bollies)

This rule has been made because when it comes to baits our only concern are our fish.

Photos are to be taken quickly as possible in a kneeling position with an unhooking mat underneath.

(No photos are to be taken in a standing up position holding fish)

Landing Nets, Unhooking Matts, Weighing Sling, Cradles and Tripods will all be supplied by us upon arrival all anglers will need to bring is their own weighing scales.

BAIT

We do not allow any other particles or boilies to be used on the lake and anybody found breaking this rule will be asked to leave.

Could you please pre-order any baits that you require so that we can have them ready at the lake for when you arrive.

(Minimum: 3 weeks notice)

We keep all baits in stock so you can order more during the week if required.

All bait is payable on arrival in £ (Pounds) (Any bait ordered over £100 requires a 30% deposit)

Pellets

5kg – £20

10kg – £30

25kg – £65

Crushed Maize Mix

5kg Sweet Nut Cloud – £25

5kg Amino Cloud – £25

5kg Krill Cloud – £25

Spod Mix

5kg £18

10kg £28

15kg £35

20kg £45

25kg £49

Boilies

£9 per kilo

18ml m1 boilies

18ml banoffee

These are the boilies we use to feed our fish with.

Also available variation of popups wafflers.

HIRE PACKAGES

A deposit equivalent to the hire price will be required. This needs to be paid in Pounds and will be returned at the end of your holiday when all hired items have been checked.

***If you choose to fly and use one of our hire packages we will provide transport for you too and from Limoges Airport***

SEPERATE PACKAGES

Package 1
1 man bivvy, bedchair and chair, 3 Sonic SK4 Carp rods 12ft- 3lb, Wychwood Big Pit Reel (65). Sonik SKS Bite Alarm set (3) – £250 per week.