An old sandpit, excavated prior to 1935, on which date it was purchased by the council as an extension to Shoebury recreation ground. About 2 acres in extent, it is well matured with tree and shrub lined banks,large reedbeds and extensive areas of lilypads. An enjoyable day's sport may be had among picturesque surroundings. Most of the swims are purpose built, some with wooden staging for mud free comfort. There are toilets within the park, but no refreshment facilities.

There are four carp over 20lb. One a mirror in excess of 25lb and the others are commons of a slightly less weight. The rest of the carp stock is of excellent quality with an average weight of about 12 - 13lb. with a good sprinkling of upper doubles. Despite the reasonably high stock level for the size of the water, these fish are not easy to catch. Float anglers may well find themselves hooking into small carp in the weight range of ounces to a few pounds since they spawn well and a few always avoid the pike.

The water also holds a good head of tench, last seasons best was 7lb.9oz., crucian to 2lb. and the usual run of roach,rudd & perch. There's always the chance of the odd exotic since, being a local park, nearby residents have for a long time used the water to rid themselves of unwanted pet fish.

Normal angling techniques should ensure good sport, but this is not a forgiving water and presentation must be good. Fish light for the smaller species and feed little and often with maggots or pinkies on the hook. Be prepared to try something different, breadpunch, hemp and tares all take fish. Normal leger methods work well for tench and carp using your favorite bait. Don't ignore the old standbys, worms,cockles or breadflake could bring specimens that don't fall for boilies. Pike respond to any acceptable method, small plugs worked sink and draw are particularly effective.

Since there is no natural feed to the lake, there is a great variation of water depths between the winter and summer levels. The figures shown here are an average mean and can be about 12" less in summer and 12"-15" deeper in winter.

We would suggest that the bank side immediately inside the entrance as approached from the car park be left clear since this is the area most used by visitors feeding the ducks.

Most of the swims, being purpose built will accommodate more than one angler and it is not normally possible to fish between swims because of the bank side vegetation.

Please help us to keep our lakes clean.
Place your litter in the bins provided.

Remember: Closed 15th March to 15th June inclusive