Holbar
About Holbar Lake
Holbar Lake is our exclusive day-ticket carp water, spanning 4 acres with 47 easily accessible pegs. This renowned runs water holds the largest fish on the complex, stocked with:
– Mirror and Common Carp from 5 lbs up to 27 lbs and plenty of F1’s.
The lake features vast open water with depths reaching up to 12 ft in certain areas, and 35 meters to the islands. Popular pegs include those over the bridge onto the island, a reliable spot for large carp year-round.
In November 2019, 27 Carp weighing between 10 to 22 lbs were introduced then last year we had 9 new Carp added with the weights of:
2x 22lbs Mirror
1x 23lbs Mirror
1x 24lbs Mirror
1x 19.10 lbs Common
1x 24.07 lbs Common
1x 22.10 lbs Common
1x 21.01 lbs Mirror
1x 20.12 lbs Common
1x 17.00 lbs Common
Anglers’ Tips
Banded 8mm pellets with loose feed over the top
Method feeders
Boilies also prove effective
A Brief History
Holbar Lake was originally two separate lakes (Holbar 1 & 2) but was redeveloped and combined, with increased depths boosting its reputation. The lake even produced the runner-up weight in the Fish ‘O’ Mania Qualifier 2015 — Andrew Bailey of Daiwa Dons landed 101.14 lbs from peg 16.
Day Ticket Prices
£13.00 for 1 rod
£16.00 for 2 rods
No concessions
Day tickets must be purchased before heading to your peg.
Holbar Rules
- No wading — remain on the bank at all times.
- Size 6 barbless hooks maximum.
- Barbless Hooks only (no crimped or de-barbed hooks).
- Day tickets must be purchased before fishing.
- X-safe feeders are allowed.
- Two rods maximum per angler.
- No littering — all swims must be kept clean, and all litter must be taken home.
- No braided mainlines. (except on marker and spod rods).
- No bait boats.
- Landing nets must be a minimum of 36″.
- Carp cradles or large beanie unhooking mats are mandatory — suitable equipment for safely landing and unhooking large carp is required.
- No carp to be retained at any time.
- No fixed rigs — rig checks may be conducted by bailiffs.
- No fixed leads they must be easy to eject if the fish becomes snagged.
- No braided hooklinks. Coated braid ie: Korda NTrap is acceptable, as are mono hooklinks.
- No braided mainlines
- Leadcore and Korda Dark Matter leaders are allowed but must be set up safely so the lead or hooklink can release if breakage occurs.
- Rig Tubing is allowed
- Minimum line strength: 10 lbs.
- Fish must be returned quickly to minimize stress.
- No plugs, lures, or spinners.
- No juniors without adult supervision.
- No rods to be left unattended at any time.
- Carp care kit or similar must be carried by all anglers.
- No BBQs or fire pits using coals or wood.
- Abuse or violence towards other anglers, the public, or staff will result in immediate removal from the fishery.
- No practices that endanger fish stocks, wildlife, or water bodies.
- Breaking any rules will result in being asked to leave without a refund.
- Bivvys are allowed
Holbar Bait Bans
- Ground bait 2kg limit
- Boilies 2kg limit
- No Cat or Dog food
- No floating baits
- No bloodworm or jokers.
- No nuts of any kind (including Tiger nuts).
- No plastic/fake/imitation baits — including zig aligners.
* All rules are also subject to the discretion of our Bailiffs, please ask them for further advice if any of these rules are unclear *
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