In reply to Post #253
Caught carp from both swims. Nothing huge though. Water was still really high, higher than usual. 10 was unfishable with the levels, you would have had to sleep in a tree 😅
We was catching them from close in weed beds on the point between 8&9.
Only catfish when putting rods in deeper water or at range.

In reply to Post #250
Haven't fished 43 myself so can't answer the main question, however, have fished 8&9 at that time and water was still really high for the area. Localised weed beds for a bite and anything else you can find for a better one I would think.

Good luck.

In reply to Post #248
I was in 7 week before last. Last minute trip I booked.
Water still high as normal this time but was dropping nicely every day.
Had 2 carp , couple of cats and lost one. Weather was wind and rain all week which helped I think as speaking to a couple of anglers fishing had been difficult in the week or 2 before.

In reply to Post #6
Lizards midweek even just for a few hours on the left hand lake should do the trick then.
Good Luck.

In reply to Post #4
Unfortunately, I think you will find them at any day ticket style lake you are looking for.
Little Britain being even more public than Farlows...i would avoid even more!

Can't help with the Wood Lane answer as i have never been there even though it's within half an hour of me. (not my cup of tea) I know people that have been there recently which is how i know it's still open.

Lizards by Thorney Weir? gets or got busy, probably a few idiots but tuck yourself away and you will catch loads on all sorts of methods. Haven't been for years so not sure it's even still going but might be worth a look? They are holes in the ground..

In reply to Post #1
Farlows lake 2? literally pull up behind the swims, by the cafe and toilets.
Wouldn't have a clue how easy it is these day though as haven't been down for years.

Wood Lane is still there though, and is what you are pretty much after.

In reply to Post #191
Fished 9 August before last. Water was still really high, you wouldn't of been able to fish 10 unless you was right back in the woods.
We had a few from close in weed beds but i think they are proper autumn swims. mid september onwards.

Fished 10 last October, done OK considering 8&9 wasn't doing anything.

In reply to Post #4
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In reply to Post #1
First come first served, there could be people staying on there who arrived a few days before.

Get there fairly early to check in but there's no draws.

In reply to Post #1
wildboar on abbey lakes complex?
little bit bigger than you said but think it ticks all the boxes