Gary Cox is now the proud new owner of the fishery, he's already made some improvements, with more secure gates being installed and shower facilities now available.

Prices: Day fishing £7. 24 hours £17. Pegs can be booked, but generally just turn up.

Gossip: There's supposed to be a couple of albino catfish in there, but new owner Gary has had an application to stock cats refused, because of close vicinity of the river Trent.

The lake is situated in the peaceful village of Cromwell (look for the sign-post next to Holly Farm Shop), near Newark, Nottinghamshire, five minutes from Newark off the A1 heading north to Doncaster.

The beautiful spring-fed 17-acre lake has excellent water quality with an abundance of natural features.It is noted for its tranquil surroundings and wildlife. All the 60 pegs are a short easy walk from the car park where toilet/ disabled facilities are available.

The venue is available for club or private matches and for corporate entertainment, please phone for details.

For the last 25 years Cromwell Lake was exclusively a trout fishery, it closed its doors on 31st Dec. 2000 and re-opened 1st Jan 2001 as a specimen carp and pike water.

Around 470 specimen carp have been stocked over the last four years, and it now has a good head of carp in the region of 20lbs - plus several fish in the 30lb bracket.

Carp around the 40lb mark have been spotted. All the carp stocked are now in double figures.

Night fishing is allowed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights and other times by prior arrangement.Cromwell Lake, Cromwell, nr. Newark, Notts. Tel: 01636 822425