I have fished Bc since 1990, and it isnt the water it was, some very good Pike, but sadly the days of good bags of Roach have long gone.
I do know the place was netted, Bob the owner told me himself that he had removed Bream and put them in the lake. I also know there are some big Roach in the lake, couple of carp anglers have been catching them, along with the Bream.
There has been some great Dace caught at BC over the years, but like everywhere they seem to be in decline also.
Last year was the first year i hadnt fished BC since 1990, and that was because IMO the place is on its last legs, for big Roach anyway. I have no doubt that there are still the odd couple around, but finding them isnt going to be easy, but then is it ever.
The last time i was there i hooked into a common carp, didnt get to land it.
Had a few Grayling but all very small, my PB came from there at 2lb 10ozs, but that was back in 1992.
I used to love going there for the day, not just for the fishing, but the wildlife also, just keep our fingers crossed that the Kennet as a whole can get back to its better days, or at least somewhere near it.
I used to fish at hampstead marshall just up the road, that was like BC in the early days, and is like it today, very few fish, and those that are there all seem to be on the small side.
Great if you want Crays..................