Venues: South East

Needless to say that Farlows is one of the most popular fisheries in the UK with some incredible fish. But, has it always been that way?

Originally a flooded gravel pit and now a lovingly restored and stunning 70-year-old three-acre lake, only available as a whole booking for up to six anglers

Two mature lakes, Kingfisher and Wood, set in rural surroundings and run on a day-ticket basis booked through the website.

A total of eight lakes covering 44 acres, two of which are members only, offering a range of challenges and sizes of fish to match all angling abilities.

A mature six-acre picturesque and secure lake on the edge of a forest featuring islands, lily pads, bays, bars and plateaus, with variable depths to 12 feet

On the Suffolk/Essex border, the 16-swim specimen carp lake on this friendly family run fishery is well stocked with mirrors, commons, ghosties and wild carp

A three-lake complex set in the tranquil and scenic heart of the Essex countryside, with two smaller lakes and a 24-acre reservoir for big-water, big fish action. All of the lakes have been carefully stocked with plenty of stunning carp, including 40 different thirties in the Res and some going well over the 40lb mark. Weed beds make for interesting features and the fish are growing quickly.