A specimen carp lake is a body of water known for having a lot of big carp that often weigh more than 25 pounds. Anglers typically seek out these big carp lakes for a challenge and a chance to land a trophy-sized carp, demonstrating the angling skills they’ve spent years (often decades) developing and perfecting.
Depending on where you’re fishing and the specific lake, the carp in these lakes can have different features, species, and weights.
The fish in a big carp lake are frequently larger (25 lbs +) and older since they have had the opportunity to develop and mature in a suitable, well-developed environment. Hence, they may be more difficult to reel in and require additional patience and expertise on the angler’s part.
The lakes’ distinctive qualities will also make them ideal environments for large carp. One instance is an area with deep water and lots of objects submerged (like weed beds and vegetation to give fish cover). Additionally, the carp’s growth and general health may be supported by the natural food sources present in these lakes, including insects, crustaceans, and tiny fish.
So, anglers should be ready for more of a challenge when fishing for carp in these lakes, but the reward can be worth it if the right techniques are used.
You’re a carp fisherman, so you know what it’s like to be able to see that beautiful fish at the bottom of your line, but not quite be able to reel it in. You’ve got a 25 pounder on the end of your line, but are you willing to call it a specimen? Most carp anglers would consider a fish of 25 pounds or more a specimen and I agree.
However, with increased popularity in recent years, as well as the temperature getting increasingly higher over the last decade or so, so too have the carp increased in size and weight. In fact, if you have the chance of fishing in such a venue that has benefitted from the warmer climate and the fish being fed, you might even have the possibility to reel in a specimen of 30lbs plus!
We consider many of our venues to be big carp specimen lakes, many of which having hundreds of carp present and at weights greater than 30lb.
Here’s a quick breakdown of some of our venues.
Arrow Meadow Pools was the first fishery we started. It was a real passion project of mine and as an avid carp angler that has been carp fishing his whole life, I created an environment that I believe, appeals to almost every big carp angler.
Set in 4.5 acres of stunning countryside, we offer anglers the opportunity to exclusively hire this venue and with over 60 carp to catch, some of them weighing upto 35lb, this is a truly authentic big carp lake.
The Estate Lake is a stunning example of an English estate lake. It’s a 2.5 acre lake in size, and it’s surrounded by private, secluded woodland and stunning countryside with rolling hills and the manor house in the distance. Nestled in amongst this serene setting, The Estate Lake is a picturesque sanctuary for anglers.
Stocked with over 150 carp with weights upto 30lb – this is an excellent venue for anglers looking catch big carp.
As well as our exclusive hire big carp specimen lakes, we also own and operate our incredibly popular super ticket syndicate.
Comprised of 8 distinctly different lakes across 5 venues with over 940 carp with known weights upto 40lbs – this truly is a syndicate comprised of big carp specimen lakes.
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Rods and Lines
Your one-stop shop for all your coarse, match, carp and predator angling needs – from terminal tackle to bait and buckets, rods and lines and from waterproof clothing to bivvies!
Fishing Republic
Fishing Republic was founded in 1985 and has since become one of the leading UK fishing retailers, with a commitment to keep angling accessible and fun for all ages.
VS Fisheries
VS Fisheries is a specialist UK carp farm, producing the finest quality fish for the restocking market. The business aims to produce the highest quality farm reared carp.
Dave Mallin Products
These boilie mixes have been developed over many years and have been tweaked from the input of many of the greatest carp anglers and bait makers of our time.
Bulk Fish Supplies
We have produced fish feed for more than 50 years, and this makes us one of the worlds most experienced fish feed producers, delivering some of the best products on the market, to our customers.
Three Rivers Rolling
Three rivers rolling has been trading as a company since 2006 but they have actually been making and rolling bait for more than twenty-five years!
Trakker
Over 30+ years in designing and manufacturing fishing equipment for the dedicated carp fishing enthusiast across the globe, we are Trakker Products.
Cygnet
Cygnet Tackle company delivers rugged and dependable hardware, including rod pods and banksticks, weight equipment and fish care products, baiting and more.
Cotswold Rods
We specialise in high performance, hand built rods. We build on hundreds of different blanks and are experts on the American Tackle, Harrison and Century product ranges.
Carpology
The world’s largest carp fishing publishing brand. And the only magazine on planet earth where you’ll find Hearn, Fareham, Scott and co. all perfectly bound together each month.
Carp Store
Carp Store is Birmingham’s premier carp fishing store! Carp Store takes pride in carrying a vast selection of top-quality fishing supplies that are particular to carp fishing.
Bankside Baits
Established in 2004 by well-known carp angler Jon Finch, Bankside is an expanding, family run business that has progressed into Gloucestershire’s Largest Fishing Tackle Store.
Scouts
We’re Scouts and everyone is welcome here. Every week, we help almost half a million people aged 4-25 develop skills for life. Are you ready to join the adventure?
Angling Trust
The Angling Trust, is an organisation formed from the merger of six angling authorities to form a single and more powerful non-profit organisation for the benefit of anglers.
Decoy Angling
Decoy Angling is an online fishing tackle retailer focussed on supporting all disciplines of coarse and predator fishing from the specimen hunter to the pleasure angle.
Jungle Warfare
Jungle warfare aim to bring you the best quality products, at a price point that is justified! Windswept pits or deep in the undergrowth, Jungle Warfare have you covered.
Tackle Addicts
Tackle Addicts Tamworth pride themselves on their service and commitment to customers. Expert advice is readily available in-store to help you achieve your next angling goal!
Rods and Lines
Your one-stop shop for all your coarse, match, carp and predator angling needs – from terminal tackle to bait and buckets, rods and lines and from waterproof clothing to bivvies!
Fishing Republic
Fishing Republic was founded in 1985 and has since become one of the leading UK fishing retailers, with a commitment to keep angling accessible and fun for all ages.
VS Fisheries
VS Fisheries is a specialist UK carp farm, producing the finest quality fish for the restocking market. The business aims to produce the highest quality farm reared carp.
Dave Mallin Products
These boilie mixes have been developed over many years and have been tweaked from the input of many of the greatest carp anglers and bait makers of our time.
Bulk Fish Supplies
We have produced fish feed for more than 50 years, and this makes us one of the worlds most experienced fish feed producers, delivering some of the best products on the market, to our customers.
Three Rivers Rolling
Three rivers rolling has been trading as a company since 2006 but they have actually been making and rolling bait for more than twenty-five years!
Trakker
Over 30+ years in designing and manufacturing fishing equipment for the dedicated carp fishing enthusiast across the globe, we are Trakker Products.
Cygnet
Cygnet Tackle company delivers rugged and dependable hardware, including rod pods and banksticks, weight equipment and fish care products, baiting and more.
Cotswold Rods
We specialise in high performance, hand built rods. We build on hundreds of different blanks and are experts on the American Tackle, Harrison and Century product ranges.
Carpology
The world’s largest carp fishing publishing brand. And the only magazine on planet earth where you’ll find Hearn, Fareham, Scott and co. all perfectly bound together each month.
Carp Store
Carp Store is Birmingham’s premier carp fishing store! Carp Store takes pride in carrying a vast selection of top-quality fishing supplies that are particular to carp fishing.
Bankside Baits
Established in 2004 by well-known carp angler Jon Finch, Bankside is an expanding, family run business that has progressed into Gloucestershire’s Largest Fishing Tackle Store.
Scouts
We’re Scouts and everyone is welcome here. Every week, we help almost half a million people aged 4-25 develop skills for life. Are you ready to join the adventure?
Angling Trust
The Angling Trust, is an organisation formed from the merger of six angling authorities to form a single and more powerful non-profit organisation for the benefit of anglers.
Decoy Angling
Decoy Angling is an online fishing tackle retailer focussed on supporting all disciplines of coarse and predator fishing from the specimen hunter to the pleasure angle.
Jungle Warfare
Jungle warfare aim to bring you the best quality products, at a price point that is justified! Windswept pits or deep in the undergrowth, Jungle Warfare have you covered.
Tackle Addicts
Tackle Addicts Tamworth pride themselves on their service and commitment to customers. Expert advice is readily available in-store to help you achieve your next angling goal!
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