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An Amazing weeks Carp fishing for our guests

Following on from our early spawning spate of the previous couple of weeks, the guys tried their chances at the lake after we reopened for carp fishing. They were not disappointed with a record (for the lake) number of fish caught with a few more spitting their hooks. Their carp fishing efforts resulted in 19 fish between the 2 of them for the week, and, along with the gorgeous weather, it’s safe to say that they had a great time. Bathing in the spring sunshine, they barely got time for any rest but I don’t think they minded!

Take a look at some of the carp fishing catches they made!

If you fancy a trip to a secluded fishing lake where you are guaranteed not to be disturbed, carp fishing at Destan could be your ideal escape. Please check us out here or find us on Swimbooker. We have a composting toilet on site and are located off the beaten track for those who like a bit of peace and quiet. Check out the fly-throughs below.

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We have plenty of weekeday availability but and a few weekend still available. Cchck out the calendar on Swimbooker or just get in touch

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2023 – Warming up!

The weather is variable to say the least. However, at the first sign of a bit of warmth this week, the carp went on the march! The lake is springing to life and the wildlife abounds! If you are looking for a getaway for yourself and a couple of mates for a social fishing gathering, then give us the once

Plenty of free weekends this year if you are interested in a getaway from it all

We been away for a while. but now we are back with more fish!

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Well, we been away from the web for a while due to holiday and various other reasons but we are back…. Over the last few weeks and weekends, its been hectic. Every weekend booked up and enjoyed by new and returning customers! Plenty of fish caught and a surprise or two …..2 sturgeon! They must be inhabitants of the pool from old. It is an old pool and has been for many years prior to our take over. We have no idea how old they are or whether this is their maximum size or not…Its a puzzle to us. They seem to have started showing now the weather is warmer. They look healthy enough!

Plenty of carp being caught from all swims and all methods but what with this weather!!! High pressure, low pressure, rain, wind , hail, sunshine and that was just yesterday! Fish don’t know whether they are coming or going.

We have also had aeration installed. Solar panels have appeared on the island to power up a pump at times of need. They run overnight and pretty quietly. So far so good!

We have also changed our weekday booking styles. You can now book 2 , 3 or 4 days stints in the week for those with more limited time. Unfortunately, at the moment, we can only deliver bait on a Monday and Friday to your swims …but we are working on it!

Looking forward to welcoming more guests over the coming summer! Still some slots available for those interested.

Signing off for now…

3rd Weekend – and more fish!

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Jack 2

The third weekend was given over to our friends. They helped us net and remove the plethora of small roach and relocate them (legally!) to a new home not too far away.

They spent a warm weekend there with some minor spawning going on around them. This didnt stop them catching some cracking fish and these photographs are stunning.

All fish looked well and put on weight from stocking.

We look forward to welcoming them back soon!

2nd Weekend – More great guests.

Our second set of guests arrived on Friday evening. The weather was once again looking up. Bit of a breeze from the north and high pressure building. A fabulous spring evening!

The guys seem to have had a fantastic couple of days some high doubles and a 24lb and 26lb to round things off. The beasts seem to be piling on the pounds since stocking with the smallest ones gaining the fastest

Once again, The Queen of the lake remained elusive despite putting on another display for everyone. The 31lb beauty remains uncaught!

We look forward to seeing these guests again in the near future.

More guests this weekend! Hoping for another great weekend.

Opening Day!

Opening day came and went without a hitch. Our guests who grabbed the first booking almost as soon as we opened the site picked a beautiful weekend for fishing. In fact its was pretty good all round for whatever you were doing!

The sun shone, the swallows picked flies off the lake and the ghosties even paraded themselves around for all to see, sometimes at your feet. Teasing them to what they could catch. However, the 31Lber proved elusive despite his high visibility throughout the weekend.

That said, the guys had some entertaining sport including the landing of one of the bigger commons in the pool. Weighing in at 25Lb, it was the guys personal best.

The high pressure dominated the weather at the weekend and it remained gorgeous. Probably not ideal fishing conditions and they went off the feed on Saturday a little. However, further sport was had.

As none of these fish have been fished for before (Ive not fished it), with the exception of ghosties, they are a bit skittish we think. I think with hindsight, we think that stealth might be the order of the day. But hey, we all know how fishing can be….gloriously brilliant and extremely frustrating and everything in between!

Looking froward to the next guests to give the lake a bash!