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Farlows Lake 1

Farlows Lake

About This Venue

Farlows Lake 1 is a historic 25-acre gravel pit in Iver, Buckinghamshire, steeped in carp fishing history as one of the original Colne Valley pits. Home to over 1200 dark and scaly specimen carp including 100+ fish over 30lb and multiple 40lb+ specimens. This premier day ticket venue offers excellent facilities, varied features including islands, bars and bays, with year-round fishing opportunities for anglers of all levels. Famous anglers like Rob Maylin and Steve Briggs honed their skills here, making it a true mecca of UK carp fishing.

Quick Facts

Lake Name

Farlows Lake 1

Type

Day Ticket

Established

1930

Size

25 Acres

Swims

35

Average Depth

4-5 feet

Total Stock

1200 carp

Average Weight

24lb - 26lb

πŸ“ Location

Address:
Farlows Lake, Ford Lane
Iver, Buckinghamshire
SL0 9LL
UK

What3Words: ///river.drip.bravo

Region: South East England

Nearest Motorway: 5 miles

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πŸ“ž Contact

πŸ’° Pricing

🎣 Day Tickets

  • 1-3 Rods: Β£13

⏰ Sessions

  • 12 Hour: Β£16 (3 rods)
  • 24 Hour: Β£27-Β£30 (3 rods)
  • 48 Hour: Β£54-Β£60 (3 rods)
  • Concessions:

πŸ’³ Payment & Info

  • Payment Methods: Card
  • Currency: GBP
  • Last Updated: 04-08-2025
  • Special Offer: Winter deal: 72 hours for Β£70 (seasonal offer)

πŸ“… Booking Information

Booking Policy

  • Advanced Booking: No bookings. First come, first served basis only.
  • Exclusive Bookings: Contact the fishery for exclusive bookings.

Opening Times

  • Hours: 7am - 7pm (day ticket sessions). 24-hour sessions available.
  • Maximum Stay: 7 days maximum followed by 14 days before returning to same swim

🐟 Stock Information

πŸ“Š Stock Breakdown

  • Total Carp: 1200
  • Doubles: 150
  • Twenties: 950
  • Thirties: 100
  • Forties: 15

🐠 Other Species

  • Bream: Yes
  • Pike: Yes
  • Tench: Yes
  • Silvers: Yes

πŸ—ΊοΈ Lake Features

Topography

Historic gravel pit from 1930s extraction that helped build the M25. The lakebed features varied depths with gravel, silt and clay substrates. Egg box topography with lots of different levels, clean raised gravel spots mixed with silty areas and low-lying weed coverage.

Natural Features

Underwater Features

  • Depth range: 2 feet - 10 feet

Weed Information

  • Weed Present: Yes

ℹ️ Additional Information

Access & Swims

  • Access: Good access with parking available behind or very close to most swims
  • Disabled Swims: Designated disabled swims available with good access
  • Double Swims: Several double swims available for social fishing
  • Adjacent Swims: Many adjacent swims suitable for social fishing sessions

Angler Information

  • Suitable for: all rounder, intermediate, specimen hunter
  • Difficulty: 3 challenger
  • Gates Locked: Yes
  • Drinking Water: Yes

🏒 Facilities

βœ“ Toilets
βœ“ Showers
βœ“ Tackle Shop
βœ“ Food On-site
βœ“ Takeaway
8 Security /10
7 Mobile /10
βœ— WiFi
βœ— Electric

πŸ“‹ Rules & Regulations

General Rules

No dogs allowed. Baitboats allowed. No boats or wading permitted.

Conduct

No loud music. No littering. Respect other anglers and fishery staff. Must obtain ticket before setting up. No guests without consulting tackle shop. No drones without permission.

Fish Care

Use minimum 42-inch landing net and large padded unhooking mat. All nets, slings and mats must be dipped before fishing. Any 30lb+ fish must be reported to tackle shop during opening hours. Rod licenses and carp care kit must be shown before tickets purchased.

Tackle & Rigs

Barbed or micro barbed hooks ONLY. Minimum 15lb mainline (0.35mm diameter). Minimum 15lb for zig or floater hooklinks. No braided mainline. No lead core, unleaded or fused leaders including safezone. Fluorocarbon or monofilament shock leaders permitted if not fused.

Compliance

All anglers must have valid rod license. Failure to comply with rules results in being asked to leave or banned.

Bait Rules

Maggots allowed at 4 pints per day maximum. Worms, casters, soil, pinkies, mussels, snails and bloodworm banned. Boilies and quality bait recommended.

Vehicle Rules

Park in designated areas only. Most swims have parking behind or nearby.

πŸ¦† Wildlife & Nuisances

βœ“ Otters
βœ“ Seagulls
βœ“ Tufted Ducks
βœ“ Mallard Ducks
βœ“ Swans
βœ“ Geese
βœ— Crayfish

Tags

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