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Enquiries welcome for our June discounted weeks.

Enquiries welcome for our June discounted weeks.

WHAT A GREAT REVIEW FROM THE LAST GROUP

👀 👀 “Me and my dad recently got back from Brookes mere, firstly what a pieceful and beautiful place!! It has to be one of the quietest places I have ever fished. All you can hear is bird life and the odd cow from the farm at the top of the lane.
Starting our fishing for the week we made base camp in the Lodge swim. We thought this was a good starting point, also wanted to take full advantage of the lodge and New facilities, the facilities were spot on, a lovely new shower fitted, decking and bbq area which we used most days.
You will find everything you need in the lodge, kettle, oven, microwave, fridge, large freezer and even an air fryer. Which made our week Very comfortable!!
We landed 23 fish in the end up to 35lb all fish were in immaculate condition!! And look like they have plenty of room to grow.
We moved round the lake resting the main swims at night and fishing the Dam end during the day and stalking carp around the lake keeping them moving.
We didn't get manage to get any of the big ones out but will be certainly be back in a couple of years!!
We want to say a big thank you!! To David for all his help, giving us all the information we needed, spots in swims etc and was very quick to reply if we had any problems and needed any information. 10/10 Service”

WHAT A GREAT REVIEW FROM THE LAST GROUP

👀 👀 “Me and my dad recently got back from Brookes mere, firstly what a pieceful and beautiful place!! It has to be one of the quietest places I have ever fished. All you can hear is bird life and the odd cow from the farm at the top of the lane.
Starting our fishing for the week we made base camp in the Lodge swim. We thought this was a good starting point, also wanted to take full advantage of the lodge and New facilities, the facilities were spot on, a lovely new shower fitted, decking and bbq area which we used most days.
You will find everything you need in the lodge, kettle, oven, microwave, fridge, large freezer and even an air fryer. Which made our week Very comfortable!!
We landed 23 fish in the end up to 35lb all fish were in immaculate condition!! And look like they have plenty of room to grow.
We moved round the lake resting the main swims at night and fishing the Dam end during the day and stalking carp around the lake keeping them moving.
We didn't get manage to get any of the big ones out but will be certainly be back in a couple of years!!
We want to say a big thank you!! To David for all his help, giving us all the information we needed, spots in swims etc and was very quick to reply if we had any problems and needed any information. 10/10 Service”

Week ending 03,05,2025

Where to start …….

After the week before where the fish were staying hidden and only a few came out we didn’t really know what to expect but ….

We had father and son Steve and Rhys at the lake

They had their work cut out finding the fish but started strong with a couple of 30’s on the first night ….
From then on they spent the whole week constantly moving , never sitting still behind their rods for more than an hour or two …. Other than to recharge in the evenings

They finished the week with 24 fish

14 over 30lb
8 fish 27-30lb
2 fish 25-27lb

A couple of really nice guys and a pleasure to have at the lake , their fish care was also absolutely spot on 👌👌
We look forward to seeing them again

We have a couple of bargain weeks still available for June for up to 4 anglers , just under 3 acres , lake exclusive , pm and make us an offer for one of those weeks …….

Week ending 03,05,2025

Where to start …….

After the week before where the fish were staying hidden and only a few came out we didn’t really know what to expect but ….

We had father and son Steve and Rhys at the lake

They had their work cut out finding the fish but started strong with a couple of 30’s on the first night ….
From then on they spent the whole week constantly moving , never sitting still behind their rods for more than an hour or two …. Other than to recharge in the evenings

They finished the week with 24 fish

14 over 30lb
8 fish 27-30lb
2 fish 25-27lb

A couple of really nice guys and a pleasure to have at the lake , their fish care was also absolutely spot on 👌👌
We look forward to seeing them again

We have a couple of bargain weeks still available for June for up to 4 anglers , just under 3 acres , lake exclusive , pm and make us an offer for one of those weeks …….

Tranquil, dam swim just waiting for some fish to be caught.

Tranquil, dam swim just waiting for some fish to be caught.

Still got a couple of bargain weeks at Brookes Mere for June this year and few odd weeks in Sept and Oct , message and make us an offer for a week

Still got a couple of bargain weeks at Brookes Mere for June this year and few odd weeks in Sept and Oct , message and make us an offer for a week

🔥 🚀 22 fish so far for the two guys at the lake at the moment , they’ve worked hard for them and reaped the rewards , I’ll put a few pics on tomorrow……. Best of luck for your last night lads

#thatscarpy #fishinglife #carpfishing #fisherman #fishin #bigcarp

🔥 🚀 22 fish so far for the two guys at the lake at the moment , they’ve worked hard for them and reaped the rewards , I’ll put a few pics on tomorrow……. Best of luck for your last night lads

#thatscarpy #fishinglife #carpfishing #fisherman #fishin #bigcarp

What a start to the trip for Ryhs and Steve 5 fish so far and these are the fruits of there Monday morning both weights at 32lb

Keep it going guys and we will keep you updated on there catches throughout the week. 🎣

#thatscarpy #fishinglife #carpfishing #fisherman

What a start to the trip for Ryhs and Steve 5 fish so far and these are the fruits of there Monday morning both weights at 32lb

Keep it going guys and we will keep you updated on there catches throughout the week. 🎣

#thatscarpy #fishinglife #carpfishing #fisherman

Slow start to the season this year , we kept the last 2 weeks of march and first 2 weeks of April free for us because we had so much work to do there ( tree work , bathroom , outside seating area , general tidy up after winter ) so the fish have had a really good rest, we did get the rods out on the odd occasion and David did quite well 🎣 , Steve …… not so much …….

This season has started with 3 guys on the lake this week , the weather was up and down and the fish weren’t really showing themselves , the lads still had a few fish but no where near what we expected, they did comment on the thousands of tadpoles in the lake at the minute , that coupled with the abundance of other natural food in the lake , I guess the fish are still not fully awake and are feeding on the naturals as and when they need to , still a bit boilie shy , strange considering we’ve fed them all through the winter on Steamies maple orange and low oil pellet ……. They also seem to be hiding under the undercuts in the banks and proving hard to entice out …….

New group arriving tomorrow and hopefully they’ll have a good week ,most of the fish out in the last two weeks have been 30+ so that’s a good sign at least , 🤞 they start getting on the feed

Slow start to the season this year , we kept the last 2 weeks of march and first 2 weeks of April free for us because we had so much work to do there ( tree work , bathroom , outside seating area , general tidy up after winter ) so the fish have had a really good rest, we did get the rods out on the odd occasion and David did quite well 🎣 , Steve …… not so much …….

This season has started with 3 guys on the lake this week , the weather was up and down and the fish weren’t really showing themselves , the lads still had a few fish but no where near what we expected, they did comment on the thousands of tadpoles in the lake at the minute , that coupled with the abundance of other natural food in the lake , I guess the fish are still not fully awake and are feeding on the naturals as and when they need to , still a bit boilie shy , strange considering we’ve fed them all through the winter on Steamies maple orange and low oil pellet ……. They also seem to be hiding under the undercuts in the banks and proving hard to entice out …….

New group arriving tomorrow and hopefully they’ll have a good week ,most of the fish out in the last two weeks have been 30+ so that’s a good sign at least , 🤞 they start getting on the feed

Today we welcome Dave, and his group to Brookesmere for there 1st time and open our season.

Looking forward to seeing and what they catch, we will keep you informed so check back for regular updates and photos.

Today we welcome Dave, and his group to Brookesmere for there 1st time and open our season.

Looking forward to seeing and what they catch, we will keep you informed so check back for regular updates and photos.

Don't forget to keep in mind our range of baits that we feed our carp over the winter months and use ourselves.

Might give you that extra edge.

Collection from UK only

10kg bucket of low oil mixed house pellet

5kg Brookesmere mapleorange
5kg Brookesmere cream nut

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Don't forget to keep in mind our range of baits that we feed our carp over the winter months and use ourselves.

Might give you that extra edge.

Collection from UK only

10kg bucket of low oil mixed house pellet

5kg Brookesmere mapleorange
5kg Brookesmere cream nut

Pop ups
Dips

Sometimes thinking back to last week the amount of work we put into in the work party.

The jigsaw is now getting completed piece by piece 🎣

Sometimes thinking back to last week the amount of work we put into in the work party.

The jigsaw is now getting completed piece by piece 🎣

🔥 💥 Wow , where to start……….. what a fantastic week we’ve just had at the lake , glorious sunshine, longer days and plenty of work getting done all around the lake and grounds

The lake is now ready to entertain our 1st guests of the year on Saturday and we’re sure that everyone will be pleased with all the improvements we’ve made , especially in the cabin, the new bathroom is a lot more spacious , as is the cabin with the knock through ….
The new decking now provides a lovely social bbq area for anglers to catch up over an evening meal

The fishing was slow for the first part of the week which was a shame for a couple of the lads who didn’t get rewarded with a fish for their efforts but towards the end of the week it massively improved, David and Lee certainly got amongst them , the highlight was slipping the armadillo over the net cord at her new top weight of 37’6lb

We literally have just a couple of 2025 dates left now so do get in touch if you would like to secure a week for you and your pals ….. 💥 🔥

🔥 💥 Wow , where to start……….. what a fantastic week we’ve just had at the lake , glorious sunshine, longer days and plenty of work getting done all around the lake and grounds

The lake is now ready to entertain our 1st guests of the year on Saturday and we’re sure that everyone will be pleased with all the improvements we’ve made , especially in the cabin, the new bathroom is a lot more spacious , as is the cabin with the knock through ….
The new decking now provides a lovely social bbq area for anglers to catch up over an evening meal

The fishing was slow for the first part of the week which was a shame for a couple of the lads who didn’t get rewarded with a fish for their efforts but towards the end of the week it massively improved, David and Lee certainly got amongst them , the highlight was slipping the armadillo over the net cord at her new top weight of 37’6lb

We literally have just a couple of 2025 dates left now so do get in touch if you would like to secure a week for you and your pals ….. 💥 🔥

Always a nice sight to see good old England after a long but fruitful week.

White cliffs of Dover

Always a nice sight to see good old England after a long but fruitful week.

White cliffs of Dover

Au revoir pour l'instant et à très bientôt

Goodbye for now and be back very soon

A fantastic trip and lots of work achieved from removing trees and snags to installing cctv and of course some stunning fish along the way.

Truly blessed

Au revoir pour l'instant et à très bientôt

Goodbye for now and be back very soon

A fantastic trip and lots of work achieved from removing trees and snags to installing cctv and of course some stunning fish along the way.

Truly blessed

We’ve been busy at the lake preparing for our first anglers , will do a proper post early next week showing some of the work we’ve done , and some of the fish we’ve had on the odd occasion we’ve managed to get rods out

💥 here’s a little sneaky peak of something special that graced the net at a new top weight 💥

We’ve been busy at the lake preparing for our first anglers , will do a proper post early next week showing some of the work we’ve done , and some of the fish we’ve had on the odd occasion we’ve managed to get rods out

💥 here’s a little sneaky peak of something special that graced the net at a new top weight 💥

Sometimes there is that breathtaking moments that make your trip this could finally be it.

Booom boom Saturday vib✴️

Sometimes there is that breathtaking moments that make your trip this could finally be it.

Booom boom Saturday vib✴️

Watching the sun go down on another productive day around the lake.

More hard graft first light but for now bed and hope few screamers in the night 🤞

Watching the sun go down on another productive day around the lake.

More hard graft first light but for now bed and hope few screamers in the night 🤞

Another one falls to the Brookesmere maple orange tipping the scales just over 28lb

Nice little stalk paid off with a handful of freebies over the top.

Another one falls to the Brookesmere maple orange tipping the scales just over 28lb

Nice little stalk paid off with a handful of freebies over the top.

Rod in 20 min after a full day's graft and boom✴️

34.1of put brookesmere gold.

Little scrap but more plodding machine 🐠

Rod in 20 min after a full day's graft and boom✴️

34.1of put brookesmere gold.

Little scrap but more plodding machine 🐠

Here she is in all her glory a fish me and Steve stocked in December 2023 at 26lb only ever been out once since at just shy of 30lb.

Today graced the net at 33.4lb

Buzzing and another fish in the @steamies_baits brookesmere mapleorange ✴️

Here she is in all her glory a fish me and Steve stocked in December 2023 at 26lb only ever been out once since at just shy of 30lb.

Today graced the net at 33.4lb

Buzzing and another fish in the @steamies_baits brookesmere mapleorange ✴️

Very very cold night 3°

Then bang dead on 8am woken to a screaming scrappy mirror best fight I've had this week so far. 🎣

Just about to weigh but a target fish we stocked at 26lb back in December 2023.

My guess is around 34lb, 📸

Very very cold night 3°

Then bang dead on 8am woken to a screaming scrappy mirror best fight I've had this week so far. 🎣

Just about to weigh but a target fish we stocked at 26lb back in December 2023.

My guess is around 34lb, 📸

Double take this morning resulting in a nice brace for us of common carp.

@steamies_baits doing the trick again

29.4 and 24.8

Double take this morning resulting in a nice brace for us of common carp.

@steamies_baits doing the trick again

29.4 and 24.8

Cabin taking a new look and another productive day here in france.

Step by step and piece by piece it's all coming together 🇫🇷

Cabin taking a new look and another productive day here in france.

Step by step and piece by piece it's all coming together 🇫🇷

First fish of the year and a real good scrap once again brookesmere maple orange by @steamies_baits doing the business

First fish of the year and a real good scrap once again brookesmere maple orange by @steamies_baits doing the business

New path and steps being installed

New path and steps being installed

Time to tidy the banks and grass areas up with a full day of strimming.

Also a bit of chainsaw action on the far margin

Time to tidy the banks and grass areas up with a full day of strimming.

Also a bit of chainsaw action on the far margin

New decking being cristianed with a first night bbq.

A very productive day and let's catch a few fishies 🎣

New decking being cristianed with a first night bbq.

A very productive day and let's catch a few fishies 🎣

Steve and the boys have arrived at the lake, prioritising getting bivvies and rods set up before a full day's graft around the lake and completing the decking area.

Exciting day lays ahead.

Happy Friday everyone🎉

Steve and the boys have arrived at the lake, prioritising getting bivvies and rods set up before a full day's graft around the lake and completing the decking area.

Exciting day lays ahead.

Happy Friday everyone🎉

For many anglers, a humble roach marks the start of their angling journey – probably caught on a pole whip in a canal or pond. Simple fishing, but it’s the perfect foundation for learning the full spectrum of angling. Being around top match anglers, you see things that make you think, ‘Wow, I could have never thought of that,’ and you can apply those lessons to carp fishing. It’s a shame to see so many jump straight into carp fishing. While it’s magical, it becomes even more special when you’ve worked your way up to the ultimate prize. What do your thoughts ? 👌🎣

For many anglers, a humble roach marks the start of their angling journey – probably caught on a pole whip in a canal or pond. Simple fishing, but it’s the perfect foundation for learning the full spectrum of angling. Being around top match anglers, you see things that make you think, ‘Wow, I could have never thought of that,’ and you can apply those lessons to carp fishing. It’s a shame to see so many jump straight into carp fishing. While it’s magical, it becomes even more special when you’ve worked your way up to the ultimate prize. What do your thoughts ? 👌🎣

We have our own boilies avaliable for our anglers to order and use for anyone booked onto our lake get your orders in as takes time to fulfill some orders.

#steamiesbyindividuialbaits

We have our own boilies avaliable for our anglers to order and use for anyone booked onto our lake get your orders in as takes time to fulfill some orders.

#steamiesbyindividuialbaits

Count down to the final work party / preparing for the 2025 season is nearly here , full steam ahead and final parts of the jigsaw coming into place.

Count down to the final work party / preparing for the 2025 season is nearly here , full steam ahead and final parts of the jigsaw coming into place.

What a carp this fella is LUMPY a true original and consistent weight of around 32lb not a monster but one of the hardest fighting fish I've ever caught.

Looking forward to seeing this fella very soon

#thatscarpy #fishinglife #carpfishing

What a carp this fella is LUMPY a true original and consistent weight of around 32lb not a monster but one of the hardest fighting fish I've ever caught.

Looking forward to seeing this fella very soon

#thatscarpy #fishinglife #carpfishing

On the 1st evening yiu arrive in the dark many of us will pub chuck, but that little bit of local knowledge and presentation of bait can really pay off in them early few hours.

On the 1st evening yiu arrive in the dark many of us will pub chuck, but that little bit of local knowledge and presentation of bait can really pay off in them early few hours.

With only 2 weeks until we open up for our 2025 season, we still have so much to tidy up but behind the scenes we are working like mad.

So who is heading out this weekend tk hit the banks.

Tight lines to everyone

With only 2 weeks until we open up for our 2025 season, we still have so much to tidy up but behind the scenes we are working like mad.

So who is heading out this weekend tk hit the banks.

Tight lines to everyone

Sometimes taking yourself away and being with nature is so grounding.

Love how gods creative side broadens your horizons and embrace every beautiful thing.

Take every day as it comes.

#fishinglife #thatscarpy #selflove #selfcare❤️

Sometimes taking yourself away and being with nature is so grounding.

Love how gods creative side broadens your horizons and embrace every beautiful thing.

Take every day as it comes.

#fishinglife #thatscarpy #selflove #selfcare❤️

Wow with only 6 remaining weeks available for 2025 our fish should be fed all year round and some happy anglers and owners with weights growing and new personal bests being broken on a weekly basis.🎣

Don't be disappointed and grab one of our remaining weeks bit a 10% discount 👀

Wow with only 6 remaining weeks available for 2025 our fish should be fed all year round and some happy anglers and owners with weights growing and new personal bests being broken on a weekly basis.🎣

Don't be disappointed and grab one of our remaining weeks bit a 10% discount 👀

New life rings and ropes will be put around the lake and checked on a weekly basis.

Very handy piece of equipment and can save life's 😊

Safety is always paramount with our anglers and fish coming first.

New life rings and ropes will be put around the lake and checked on a weekly basis.

Very handy piece of equipment and can save life's 😊

Safety is always paramount with our anglers and fish coming first.

When you have a mixture of fish caught on your trip and all times of the day and night the difference from a half awake photo to a buzzing midday in the sun photo.

What's your favourite time of the day to catch?

When you have a mixture of fish caught on your trip and all times of the day and night the difference from a half awake photo to a buzzing midday in the sun photo.

What's your favourite time of the day to catch?

Sometimes taking yourself away for a bit of you time, body mind and soul to a happy place.

Getting new ideas at a local lake with some great things to implement and new adventures beginning.

Sometimes taking yourself away for a bit of you time, body mind and soul to a happy place.

Getting new ideas at a local lake with some great things to implement and new adventures beginning.

Far margin fishing or under the rod tip are always great places to start and little beds of bait to get the fish confidence up and feeding on your spots.

Rewards are there for all to see. 👀

Far margin fishing or under the rod tip are always great places to start and little beds of bait to get the fish confidence up and feeding on your spots.

Rewards are there for all to see. 👀

My target fish this year, stocked in November 2023 and she just keeps growing, putting on over 7lb last year.

Fights like a absolute steam train 🚂

My target fish this year, stocked in November 2023 and she just keeps growing, putting on over 7lb last year.

Fights like a absolute steam train 🚂

Spring nearly here and the time to think about your French trip..

One thing people forget to pack is there insect repellent, which is key as mosquito larvae hatch from June onwards all the way through to September.

I've found jungle formula the best around.

Spring nearly here and the time to think about your French trip..

One thing people forget to pack is there insect repellent, which is key as mosquito larvae hatch from June onwards all the way through to September.

I've found jungle formula the best around.

With the season opening on the horizon, it's the little jobs that fit all together like a jigsaw to make the complete package.

Spring into action

With the season opening on the horizon, it's the little jobs that fit all together like a jigsaw to make the complete package.

Spring into action

Spring time is certainly coming, with the sun shining and birds singing.

Time for the start of final preparations ahead of the 2025 season.

All hands to the pump and getting everyone involved.

Mowing, strimming, painting, washing, digging

Spring time is certainly coming, with the sun shining and birds singing.

Time for the start of final preparations ahead of the 2025 season.

All hands to the pump and getting everyone involved.

Mowing, strimming, painting, washing, digging

A lot of fisheries are now implementing a 1kg per 24 hours boilie rule to protect water quality, and to be fair, it makes sense. Too often, uneaten bait sits rotting on the lakebed for weeks, causing water issues like excess nitrates.

Boilies should be designed so that if they aren’t eaten within 2-3 days, they break down into dust, allowing smaller species to clear them up naturally. Would be a game-changer for fishery management! 🎣💭

#carpfishing #fishing #fishery #Rules #CarpFishing #catchandrelease

A lot of fisheries are now implementing a 1kg per 24 hours boilie rule to protect water quality, and to be fair, it makes sense. Too often, uneaten bait sits rotting on the lakebed for weeks, causing water issues like excess nitrates.

Boilies should be designed so that if they aren’t eaten within 2-3 days, they break down into dust, allowing smaller species to clear them up naturally. Would be a game-changer for fishery management! 🎣💭

#carpfishing #fishing #fishery #Rules #CarpFishing #catchandrelease

When it comes to colour of boilies, some anglers go for the brightest they can find, some for the washed out pale look.

What's your thoughts???

When it comes to colour of boilies, some anglers go for the brightest they can find, some for the washed out pale look.

What's your thoughts???

The adrenaline buzz when your rod tears off in the rain and your pals roaring you in.

Teamwork and support for eachother.

Fishing can be a long lonely place where you have to much time to think.

But these times make it all worth it.......

The adrenaline buzz when your rod tears off in the rain and your pals roaring you in.

Teamwork and support for eachother.

Fishing can be a long lonely place where you have to much time to think.

But these times make it all worth it.......

Choices are endless but for me a small offering of @steamies_baits and a nice well presented boilie will always out catch other baits here....

What's your number one bait choice

Choices are endless but for me a small offering of @steamies_baits and a nice well presented boilie will always out catch other baits here....

What's your number one bait choice

When you find your spots, set your traps and the bobbin still won't sit nice.

Patience and hard graft always gets the rewards,,
Preparing for the chance of only getting 1 run and knowing that it needs to count.

Strong knots check
Hook sharp check
Clutch set check
Net handy check
Alarm on loud check

When you find your spots, set your traps and the bobbin still won't sit nice.

Patience and hard graft always gets the rewards,,
Preparing for the chance of only getting 1 run and knowing that it needs to count.

Strong knots check
Hook sharp check
Clutch set check
Net handy check
Alarm on loud check

What a sight to behold, a lucky rainbow and fantastic chance of a fish after a heavy day of rain for the carp yo wake up and get feeding.

What's your favourite weather conditions?

What a sight to behold, a lucky rainbow and fantastic chance of a fish after a heavy day of rain for the carp yo wake up and get feeding.

What's your favourite weather conditions?

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2021 WORK PARTY

dspurday
Sep 13, 2021
1 min read

Hi all and I am so happy to be writing this post.

Last week we spent 5 days at the lake doing a big maintenance and improving the lake whilst fishing only at night.

The lake was very overgrown and in the videos and fish photo pages you can see what we walked into and then the end results which we are very happy with.

30 fish were landed with 38.8lb being the biggest which as you can all understand is a little down in weight, but now anglers returning and the bait will go in I cant see why they wont grow quickly upto there normal pre-covid weights.

28.3lb

24.1lb

23.8lb

26lb

30.4lb

15lb

29lb

22.7lb

9lb

19.4lb

29.6lb

15lb

28.6lb

25.6lb

25.9lb

33.6lb

38.8lb

33.4lb

26.2lb

28.7lb

19.5lb

31.1lb

30.7lb

25.6lb

33.6lb

23.3lb

24.2lb

23.7lb

24.2lb

31.2lb

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