Probably the best known water here at Bluebell. From the very start Kingfisher Lake established itself as an out and out Big Carp water with its most famous former residents being Benson at 64lb.
Kingfisher is about eight acres lined with mature trees, the lake bed has contours from shallows to depths, with plenty of features, crystal clear water clarity and abundance of naturals.
Kingfisher is one of the coplex’s weedier waters. Kingfisher has a massive head of carp in the 40’s, with the likes of the Lucas Common, Patch and Bulldozer but to name a few that occasionally tip the scales at 50lb.
Kingfisher Lake holds a truly iconic status within the Bluebell Lakes complex, firmly established as one of the UK’s premier big carp day-ticket waters. This beautiful 7-acre lake is renowned for its incredible stock of specimen carp, making it a magnet for anglers seeking a personal best.
Kingfisher is famous for being the former home of “Benson,” a legendary common carp that weighed over 60lb. While Benson is no longer in the lake, Kingfisher continues to hold a staggering number of very large fish, with over 100 carp in total, more than forty specimens exceeding 30lb, and a healthy population of 40lb+ fish, with some even pushing into the 50lb bracket. Beyond carp, it also boasts impressive perch up to 4lb and pike reaching 41lb.
The lake itself features varying depths, generally ranging from 13ft to 16ft, with numerous overhanging trees offering excellent opportunities for marginal angling. Kingfisher is a highly pressured venue, and success often hinges on meticulous location – being attentive at first light to spot showing fish is paramount. While it can be challenging, finding those hard, clay spots on the lakebed is often key to unlocking its giants. Boilies are a highly effective bait choice here.
Kingfisher is a lake that demands a high level of angling experience, with a minimum age of 16 for anglers. For those prepared to put in the effort, Kingfisher Lake offers the ultimate big carp fishing challenge and the very real chance of landing a fish of a lifetime.
