27/05/2026
****SPAWNING UPDATE****
Most of the carp seem to have spawned now
So all of the lakes will re open Friday morning (29th May) but please be aware if they start again you may be asked to wind in or leave
With all this red hot weather we have currently
Please ensure you cool down your mat/cradle before placing a fish in it, with some fresh cold lake water. Please do not keep the fish out of the water for too long, get them back in the water as soon as possible
If fishing Dark Lane please DO NOT take fish up to the fence line for photos ! Keep them in your swim, quick pics then get them back 👌🏻
23/05/2026
Badminston Lake now closed for spawning
The carp have started going at it hard all over the lake so we will be closed until further notice
23/05/2026
The carp Dark Lane big Pond have started to spawn! So the lake will be closed till at least Wednesday
22/05/2026
Please be aware that if the carp start spawning on any of the lakes during this hot spell, then you May asked to pack up and leave So that they can get on with it stress free !
16/05/2026
JP with one of Dark Lane ponds largest residents at an impressive 32lb 12oz which was part of a 3 fish catch on a quick overnighter
Season tickets still available if anyone is still wanting to join up
11/05/2026
Great little session for Alfie Hutchinson and Lucas King at our Badminston lake. Landing 12 carp between them up to 20lb
05/05/2026
Harvey Townsend with a lovely 20lb+ common from Mopley pond caught on Sticky Baits Manilla on a quick session stalking with 1 rod !
Well done mate
26/04/2026
Lee Sherwood and his son Ronnie fished our Badminston day ticket water on a 24hr session
Landing 16 carp including 3x 20+ commons up to 21lb 8oz which was a New PB for him !
14/04/2026
I’m pleased to announce that our Badminston Lake is now open for day/night ticket
The lake is approximately 5 acres
And holds a good stock of carp to 20lb+
Tench, Crucians, Roach Rudd and Perch all to decent sizes
Address-  Badminston Drove - SO45 1BW
Follow road to the end and turn right
Any questions please get in contact