This is the newest and largest of the lakes at Woodlands with 36 pegs at a full 10 yards spacing. Hawthorn Lake features a reed fringed central island with water that varies from 16 metres to a maximum of 35 metres to the island. It is a multi-method venue that has excellent feeder and long distance waggler pegs, as well as pegs suited to the long pole methods so popular on today’s commercial waters.

Initially stocked with Mirror, Common and some Ghost Carp, these fish have shown some impressive growth rates in the last few years with fish up to 15lbs now being landed. A further stocking of carp up to 2lbs took place in the spring of 2007 and there is now an excellent mix of fish throughout all the weight ranges. The lake also has a healthy stock of skimmers and Bream to 6lb, along with some Crucian Carp and an improving quality of Roach and Perch.

Match weights have remained consistent throughout the year with winning weights typically in the 50 - 90lbs range. The 5 hour record stands at 117lbs and the 3 1/2 hour evening match record at 94lbs.

Depths on pegs 1 – 6 and 32 – 36 average around 4 feet whilst pegs 12 – 22 are the deepest at 7 – 8 feet.

Most methods are productive on this water with carp pellet, sweetcorn and small cubes of luncheon meat often the most successful. Maggot and caster can account for some quality bags of skimmers and roach during the winter months.

When not booked for club matches, Hawthorn Lake is available to day ticket anglers (see fishery notice board on arrival).

Bookings for club matches are now being taken for the 2010 season. Some dates are still available for 2009.

Call Eric on 01790 754252 to discuss your requirements.