Venues: North East

A six-acre mature picturesque gravel pit with 16 swims, once stocked with rainbow trout (hence the name) and now operated as a specialist – and sometimes challenging – carp fishery for experienced anglers

Contact: 07392 067449
Lake record: 30lb plus
Rules: Mats, cradles, nets and slings provided by the fishery must be used, barbless only, minimum 15lb line
Stock: Plenty of carp from 9lb up to 30lb
Tickets: £20 for 24 hours, must be prebooked
Website: www.rainbowlake.co.uk
Satnav: HU12 9HS