There's nothing quite like fishing a large, wild and open sheet of water. Whether you want to sit it out for some of the big bream or have a busy day fishing for the roach, perch and skimmers, there really is no better time to get out on these natural venues and catch some quality fish.
Here are 10 big stillwaters that are worth a fishing trip or two...
Brough Complex, Brough, East Yorkshire
You’ll find quality bream and tench on this Hull and District AA complex. Hawk Lake holds some cracking fish. It’s members only, but HDAA club books offer great value for money.
Contact: Derek Pye, 07811 897033, www.hdaafishing.co.uk
Anglezarke Resevoir, Chorley, Lancashire
This large, imposing water presents a challenge, but there are good bream to be had. Day tickets are available from Adlington Angling Centre.
Contact: 01257 474823, www.sdaa.org.uk
Worsborough Reservoir, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
A favourite of many northern anglers, Worsbrough Reservoir is home to a fine head of bream and skimmers, along with some stunning carp.
Contact: 07763 385205, www.barnsleyfishing.uk
Kingsbury Water Park, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
There are at least six natural-style lakes here, one of the best being the 47-acre Bodymoor Heath, famed for its big bream.
Contact: 01827 872660, www.countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk
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Ferry Meadows, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
There are quality bream in this famous water. It’s not easy, but get it right and real rewards are on the cards. Day tickets online.
Contact: www.fishinginpeterborough.co.uk
Woodlands Waters, Ancaster, Linconshire
The Specimen and Match Lakes are both worth a shout. In both, you’ll find lots of species, with some big specimens mixed in. Feeder and pole tactics both work well.
Contact: 01400 230888, www.woodlandwaters.co.uk
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Patshull Park, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
This scenic water is home to a good head of silverfish, not to mention some quality skimmers and ‘proper’ bream. Try a range of hookbaits on feeder gear to keep the bites coming.
Contact: 01902 700774, www.bdaa.co.uk
Walthamstow Reservoir, Tottenham, North London
Although best known for carp, this famous complex is home to massive fish of all species. You’ll find big bream in many of the reservoirs, where a specimen-style approach is favoured.
Contact: 07747 641179, www.wildlondon.org.uk
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Grimsby Reservoir, Banbury, Oxfordshire
A bumper day is on the cards at Grimsbury. Groundbait is banned, so go down the pellet route, feeding plenty of bait.
Contact: 01295 265819
Tamar Lakes, Cornwall
Situated on the Devon and Cornwall border, these natural water lakes offer fishing of the highest order. Quality bream have been showing lately.
Contact: 01566 771930, www.swlakestrust.org.uk
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