Having never been used as a fishery before, we set about clearing the lake ready for the new arrivals. In November 2003 the lake was ready. Now we needed the fish.
To ensure that the fish we stocked were not obtained illegally, we ordered our fish from a highly reputable source, with that done we introduced them into their new home.
Over 200 Carp were added to the existing stock, Royale Carp with their stunning scale patterns, Margot Commons that shine like bars of gold & Dinks with the largest being a magnificent 46lbs.
The fish are all notoriously hard fighting, and don’t give in, even when in the net!
In addition to our Carp stock we added a number of Wels Catfish in January 2005 to provide an additional challenge, these are currently in the 20 - 80lbs bracket.
The fish in Rushes Lake respond well to good quality food baits and are fed all year round to promote growth, stamina and condition.
There are no crayfish or poisson chat in the lake.
Lake records to date.
• Mirror 42lbs 5ozs
• Common 38lbs 5ozs
• Catfish 60lbs 2ozs