Venues: South East

One of three lakes on the complex, which straddles the country border, Mallard is a beautiful reed-fringed 4.6-acre mature pool holding specimen carp and big catfish.

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

One of two carp lakes at the five-lake complex set in partial woodland, Oak is dominated by islands that provide different swims and features. The depth varies from one to five metres, offering fishing for discerning anglers who want more of a challenge and to fish for carp to 33lb.

A specialist carp water on a day-ticket complex, there are just eight carefully positioned swims for the serious carper.

A scenic 25-acre lake with over a dozen wood-chipped swims

Check out the best open-to-fish carp waters in the UK. There’s something for everyone, wherever you live and whatever size of carp you’re after. The Top Lake Churchgate Lakes, EssexChurchgate Lakes’ The Top Lake is a picturesque venue of three acres that sits in the unspoilt Essex countryside. There are over 500 carp present, with a good head of double-figure fish and plenty of twenties to go at.