Two private lakes. Minimal anglers. Pure tranquillity.

[ Welcome to The Sanctuary ]

Nestled in a lush valley, overlooked by a 500-acre forest and bordered by a stream and wild marsh area, The Sanctuary Fishery is a wildlife haven unlike any other.

Two mature, natural estate lakes of 7 and 15 acres. Rich, shallow and teeming with quality carp — not quantity.

If you're looking for a rowdy, busy venue or an overstocked water, we're not the place for you. If you're looking to escape the crowds, lose yourself in nature and fish a truly special venue — get in touch.

Quality, not quantity.

[ THE lakes ]

THE 7 ACRE LAKE

Records to 59lb 12oz

200 fish · 4 anglers max

At 7 acres in size this lake is 7ft deep at the deepest point with the majority being 4-5ft. 100 yards wide from peg 4 to the far bank and the remainder 4 swims being 60-70 yards across. Rich, clean grey clay base, with some hard gravel patches & silt pockets make the lake bed. Weed beds do arise depending on each season but not in abundance. Marginal iris, horsetail, bulrushes, sedge & crack willow line the waters edge. 5 gravel pegs with interconnecting paths for 4 anglers max, fishing from one bank only to eliminate crossing lines and giving lots of far bank marginal hotspots, along with no Poisson chat make this the perfect small group venue.

A balanced stock of 200 fish reside in the lake with a lake record Mirror of 59lb 12oz, common of 58lb 14oz, Grassies to 40lb and an average weight of 32lb+. A small number of specimen fish of other species are present with Rudd & Roach to 3lb, Zander 12lb+, Perch 4lb+, Black Bass to 5lb & a few Tench to to 8lb. A hand selected stock of small numbers of in-house bred carp are added for a reason, and an odd single or double will come up on the catches, but when the beauty of these fish are seen, you will understand why these future stock fish are added. We are not solely driven by size and numbers of fish, condition and looks of the carp also play a huge part as can be seen from the gallery.

[ THE lakes ]

THE 15 ACRE LAKE

Records to 50lb

500+ fish · 7 anglers max

Being the same shape but a larger version of the 7 acre lake, it has a huge reed lined bay at the far end. Fishing is also from one bank and 7 double swims allowing 7 anglers max, allowing a peg each or swims to double up and work as a team. It has a clay base and similar depths to the smaller lake but with islands dotted here & there around the lake. Stream fed and incredibly rich, it will become the jewel in our crown. Large beds of rushes surround most pegs, the calm beauty and seclusion of this lake is as 'Good as it gets', a real anglers wet dream!

500+ fish ranging from 20lb-50lb, all fish have been home grown and selected from 1000's for growth rates, beauty, scale patterns, colour and health. Once again there is a stock of Zander & Grass Carp in the lakes to do a job, and a small number of select future stock present. If you're looking for Commons with Genetics like Schwarzenegger, linears, scatted scales, star-bursts, fully scaled mirrors, well this is what this lake is all about, pure quality.

FACILITIES

• Shower block & kitchen area on the lake

• Clean drinking water

• Hot showers

• Toilet facilities

• Kitchen with oven, fridge, chest freezer, sink, utensils & power points

• Outdoor covered eating area with tables & chairs • Outdoor BBQ

• Landing nets, unhooking cradles, weigh slings & buckets provided on each peg

Get in touch

For bookings and enquiries, get in touch directly:

andymcn.sanctuary@gmail.com

0033 (0)625 49 18 96