Originated from. ----- Ghost Carp 14lb 6oz Lake Helen is known for its impressive ghost carp, which provide a unique angling experience. Private Fishing Accommodation Both Kingfisher Cottage and the Boathouse Cottage offer private fishing pegs just steps away from the French doors. Guests have the option to fish from the decking or various other pegs along the private bank.
The cottages provide stunning views of Lake Helen from almost every room and are finished to the highest standards. The Boathouse Cottage, opened in June 2020, is particularly suitable for anglers with mobility issues as it is all on one level. Bookings and Availability Lake Helen offers various ticket options for fishing, including day tickets, 24-hour, 48-hour, and week tickets. The Mill Lane end of the lake is open to the public, while private fishing is available for guests staying at the cottages.
To ensure a relaxing fishing experience, Lake Helen encourages anglers to book their tickets in advance. Special offers and out-of-season discounts are also available. Famous for Big Crucians, Perch, and Carp Lake Helen is a renowned two-acre traditional mixed coarse fishery. It offers a range of fishing experiences with its lily pads, overhanging willows, and varied depths ranging from three to twelve feet.
Anglers often find success fishing in the margins, while carp anglers target the shallower bars in the middle of the lake. Lake Helen is particularly famous for its big crucian carp, perch, and carp. However, many other species can also be caught, including tench, bronze and silver bream, roach, rudd, koi, ghost carp, big eels, and more. The lake holds several record fish, including a common carp weighing 36lbs and a mirror carp weighing 28lbs 4oz.
Enjoyable Fishing Experiences Lake Helen offers a unique angling experience reminiscent of the days when split cane rods and crow quill floats were commonplace. Regulars and new anglers alike can enjoy a relaxing time fishing and have the opportunity to catch a variety of fish species, from common, mirror, and leather carp to big crucians, perch, and other coarse fish. The abundance of double figure carp makes Lake Helen particularly attractive to new carp anglers, while the challenge of catching the twenties and thirties appeals to more experienced anglers. Lake Helen is also known for its accommodating big perch and impressive ghost carp, ensuring an enjoyable fishing experience for all.
Whether you're a seasoned angler or a beginner, Lake Helen offers top-quality carp and coarse fishing in a picturesque setting. Book your stay at Kingfisher Cottage or the Boathouse Cottage for a memorable fishing experience.