Lakes for guests only
Mallard Lake
At about one and quarter acres in size, Mallard Lake is the largest and most popular of the West Pitt lakes.
Species
This winter we have added around 30 carp to 10lb and removed a lot of roach/rudd/perch and 200 crucians that we transferred to Willow. Carp run to about 16lb, Tench to 4lb, crucians 2lb and the silvers 1lb+
Depth
Mallard is shallow around the island at 2-3 feet deep. The lake slopes off to deeper water at the dam end near the outlet where 9-11 feet can be found.
Method
The most popular techniques are waggler, pole, method feeder and simple carp rigs. Don't forget the margins and keep loose feed accurate. Corn, meat, pellets and boillie are all popular baits. Bread has proved effective both on or just below the surface and can be excellent in the warmer months as the sun begins to drop.
Favoured Pegs
The whole lake fishes well in the summer with the island and dam being popular, the deeper water near the outlet is favoured in winter when 70lb bags are not uncommon.
Willow Lake
Although only half an acre in size, Willow Lake should not be underestimated. This winter we have removed all carp and made the pond silvers only with the main species Crucians & Tench.
Species
Tench, Crucians & Perch to 2lbs, with plenty of smaller roach & rudd to keep the novice angler happy.
Depth
Average depth of 5ft
Method
Waggler and pole are the favoured methods, using corn, pellet, meat and bread to target bags of tench and crucians. Select and feed two areas, one close in, the other further out. Bags made up of a dozen crucians with a similar number of tench are not uncommon.
Favoured Pegs
All pegs produce.