Cromwell Lake Fishery

An 18-acre spring-fed specimen carp lake just off the A1 near Newark, transformed into a carp fishery in 2004. Around 250 carp with over 50 thirties and 10 forties to a lake record of 47lb+; catfish also present. Nineteen well-spaced swims with one disabled-access peg. Anglers' lodge open 24/7 with toilets, showers, Wi-Fi, dining area and on-site tackle shop.

• Advance booking required — minimum session is 24 hours.
• No children under 16 on Cromwell Lake. Supervised under-16s permitted on Cromwell Pool only.
• All anglers must hold a valid Environment Agency rod licence.
• Maximum 3 rods.
• Barbless hooks only, maximum size 4.
• Minimum 0.35mm diameter mainline. No braided mainline or shock leaders; braided hook lengths permitted.
• No fixed lead rigs — leads must release on the bite or in the event of a crack-off.
• Safe Zone style leaders, lead-free leaders and rig tubing are fine; maximum 1 metre in length.
• Rods must not be left unattended at any time.
• Bait boats permitted, used sensibly within your own water.
• Boilies and pellets only.
• No dead or live baiting, no spinning.
• No OMC Magic Twig.
• Fish care is paramount — a carp care kit must be carried at all times; Propolis preferred.
• Fish to be retained in sling or landing net no longer than 15 minutes prior to weighing and photographing.
• Any damaged or sick fish to be reported immediately to the manager or bailiff.
• All fish over 40lb and any catfish must be reported to the bailiff immediately, whatever the time.
• Random rig checks may be carried out — please do not be offended.
• Lake may be closed during spawning — sessions will be rescheduled, no refunds.
• 5mph speed limit on the site lane and through the gates.
• Swims to be left tidy and free of litter; cigarette butts in pots provided.
• No dogs on site.
• All BBQs must be off the ground; no fires.
• No tents; no bivvy sharing except for couples or in special circumstances.
• No swimming.
• Only one non-fishing guest per angler, must be booked prior to arrival.
• No ungentlemanly conduct.
• No refunds.
• Maggots permitted from 1 November to 14 March — to be used sensibly.