Manor Farm Lake - Day Ticket Carp Water in Oxfordshire

Manor Farm Lake stands as the crown jewel of Linear Fisheries' big fish waters, earning legendary status as one of Oxford Linear's original carp venues and unquestionably the premier destination for specimen hunters seeking the ultimate big fish experience on day ticket waters. This magnificent 14-acre gravel pit has carved out an unparalleled reputation for producing genuine specimens, holding the distinction of being the most productive forty-pound-plus water within the Linear complex and one of the most respected specimen waters in the entire country.

The lake's extraordinary stock composition sets it apart from every other day ticket venue, with approximately 700 carefully managed carp that include at least 40 specimens exceeding thirty pounds and an incredible five different fish over the magical forty-pound barrier, culminating in the current lake record of 53lb 8oz held by a magnificent mirror carp that represents the pinnacle of Linear's specimen potential. Located adjacent to the famous St Johns Lake within the Linear complex near Stanton Harcourt, Manor Farm benefits from the same pristine water quality and expert management while maintaining its own unique character as a true specimen water where every cast carries the genuine possibility of a fish of a lifetime.

The lake's stock development represents decades of careful selection and management, with the resident carp having grown slowly and naturally to reach their impressive proportions through optimal feeding opportunities and minimal pressure fishing policies that prioritize fish welfare and natural growth patterns over high catch rates. The stock breakdown reveals the exceptional quality that defines this water, with numerous upper doubles providing the foundation, plenty of back-up fish in excess of twenty pounds ensuring consistent quality, at least 40 specimens in the thirty-pound bracket guaranteeing specimen opportunities, and those incredible five fish over forty pounds, with lake records of 53lb 8oz for a mirror, 47lb for a common and 42lb 14oz for a ghost carp.