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.
Farlows Lake 1
Day Ticket
1930
25 Acres
35
4-5 feet
1200 carp
24lb - 26lb
Address:
Farlows Lake, Ford Lane
Iver, Buckinghamshire
SL0 9LL
UK
What3Words: ///river.drip.bravo
Region: South East England
Nearest Motorway: 5 miles
View on MapPhone: 01753 630302
Bailiff: 01753 630302
Email: info@farlowslake.co.uk
Website: https://www.farlowslake.co.uk
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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.
No dogs allowed. Baitboats allowed. No boats or wading permitted.
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.
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.
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.
All anglers must have valid rod license. Failure to comply with rules results in being asked to leave or banned.
Maggots allowed at 4 pints per day maximum. Worms, casters, soil, pinkies, mussels, snails and bloodworm banned. Boilies and quality bait recommended.
Park in designated areas only. Most swims have parking behind or nearby.