30lb 8oz and 28lb were included in the netting
The Pads Lake at Nutrabaits Yateley was stocked with 100 Fishers Pond carp to low double figures back in 1998 and has remained closed to angling, save the occasional special event, ever since.

The Pads Lake is netted each year to thin out the bream and tench and to monitor the growth rates of the carp. The stock numbers 100 and nettings in previous years indicated a steady growth with fish to about 20lb but most around the mid double-figures.

What a haul!

Pads Lake opens for angling in June 2001 so this year’s netting was vital to see how the carp were developing. Continued growth was expected but everyone was stunned when carp to 30lb were revealed.

A big haul of fish came from the deeper water at the top end of the lake. A total of 49 carp amazed the onlookers. These fish averaged no less than 24lb and the biggest two topped 30lb.

A trio of Pads Lake residents

Few of the carp were less than 20lb and all were in excellent condition.

The Pads Lake opens for angling in June 2001 and the whole lake can be booked if required. Phone Sue at RMC Angling on 01276 453300 for details.

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