Swan Lake is another specimen water, again tree lined at about 12 acres. Fished from two banks, the north bank being deeper than the south. With little weed to contend with, the features you are looking for are hard spots on the lake bed.
Home to our biggest Carp with the Two Tone Common, The Box Common, The Perfect Common and Dave topping out at 58lb in 2019 and several 40’s including the battle hardened Scar Common and the 46lb Grass, there aren’t to many people that wouldn’t be able to potentially beat their PB.
A particle approach accounts from most catches with zigs being a popular method then conditions allow.
For the serious specimen carp angler, Swan Lake at Bluebell Lakes Fishery represents the pinnacle of big carp angling in the UK. This impressive 12-acre specimen water is tree-lined and offers a distinct challenge, boasting some of the most iconic and sought-after carp in the country.
Swan Lake is home to legendary residents such as the “Two Tone Common,” “The Box Common,” “The Perfect Common,” and “Dave,” with fish regularly topping the 50lb mark, and even hitting 58lb in recent years. It presents an incredible opportunity to smash your personal best!
Fished primarily from two banks, with the north bank being deeper, Swan Lake offers various features to explore. While there’s typically little weed, success often comes down to meticulously locating hard spots on the lakebed. Anglers often find a particle approach to be highly effective, and zig rigs can be deadly when conditions allow, particularly in warmer months.
Swan Lake demands experience and dedication, with a minimum age of 16 for anglers. It’s a venue that truly rewards those who put in the effort, offering not just the chance of a lifetime carp, but also the thrill of tackling one of England’s premier big fish waters. Be prepared to work for your rewards, and you could be joining the ranks of those who have tamed the giants of Swan Lake.
“Prolific carp catcher Kev Hewitt gives ESP an excellent overview of the Bluebell Lakes complex near Peterborough – one of the countries premier big carp day ticket fisheries.
‘I first set foot on the Bluebell complex back in 2013. I had heard lots about it but with it being over 2 hours away it was off the radar until one Saturday afternoon I decided off the cuff to just pack the car and make the journey.
Little did I know that I would instantly fall in love with the place and would make the journey countless times over the coming years.
