IN THE 1960s, not having a long-term secure fishing in St Albans, the club literally dug this fishery out of disused watercress beds. Since then, we have extended the area to what you see today and it has become the club's prime local water. Set in now idyllic (and secure) surroundings it is very popular with members being so very local and have easy access for for juniors and our less active members. And the fishing is superb!

In recent years Roach over 2lb, carp over 20lb, crucians over 3lb, tench and bream over 5lb have been reported. Plus rudd, perch, gudgeon  and even rumoured odd catfish (we don't know where they came from!). Trout fishing is available during the coarse close season at extra cost. Any trout caught during the coarse season must immediately be returned to the water unharmed. Matches are held on this water with 55lb in five hours and 35lb in three hours the best recorded weights. During 2002 a club house and toilet block were added.

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The lake suits many styles of angling with simple float tactics in the margins accounting for many quality fish. When it's busy a long pole, waggler or even small bomb can be worth trying. Bait wise pellet, hemp and caster, maggot and worm are all good. Paste, corn and meat also account for many fish (no cans please).

In the winter the clear water can make things more challenging - but the fish are still to be caught and light feeding and being prepared to stay until the light fades can often produce surprising results.