Having never been used as a  fishery before, we set about clearing the lake ready for the new arrivals. In  November 2003 the lake was ready. Now we needed the fish, we were determined to  ensure that the fish we stocked were not obtained illegally, so we obtained our  fish from a reputable source, with that done we introduced them into their new  home. Over 200 Carp were added into Rushes Lake, Royale Carp with their  stunning scale patterns, Margot Commons that shine like bars of gold &  Dinks with the largest being a magnificent 46lbs.

The fish are all notoriously  hard fighting, and don’t give in, even when in the net!

In addition to our Carp stock we  added a number of Wels Catfish in January 2005 to provide an additional  challenge, these are currently in the 50lb bracket.

The fish in Rushes Lake respond  well to good quality food baits and are fed all year round so to promote  growth, stamina and condition.

Lake records to date.

• Mirror 42lbs 5ozs

• Common 32lbs 12ozs

• Catfish 47lb 2ozs

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