Sandmartin, Bream Fishing, Bluebell Lakes

Primarily a Big carp water but there are some huge bream and tench too!!

Key Details

Day ticket, syndicate or holiday booking: Day ticket

Realistic catch rate: 1 fish a session

How much: £32-35 per 24 hours depending on how many rods.

Best swim(s): Road back near mallard

How do I get a ticket: No booking required. Purchase tickets in shop before session

Skill level to catch: Experienced

How busy is it: One of the quieter lakes on the complex

Location: Tansor, Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 5HP

Can you drive to the swims: Some

Best method: Boilie fishing and zigs

On site facilities: Shop, toilet, showers, cafe.

Best bait: Fishmeal boilies

Nearest tackle shop: On site

Ideal fishing range: Up to 30yrd

Average size: Bream 8-10lb

Max realistic size: 20lb

Sandmartin, Bluebell

Where dreams are made for any angler targeting most coarse species on any of the 5 lakes.

Sandmartin is I’d say 10-12 acres. There are 5 lakes on the complex, which is superbly ran by Tony and his family. The whole place really is stunning, and the fish are unbelievable.

It really wouldn’t surprise me if there are a couple of massive 20 lb Bream in sandmartin
David Jones

It really wouldn’t surprise me if there are a couple of massive 20 lb Bream in sandmartin.

The biggest I’ve had is 17Lb-6oz, and that was spawned out (below).

Plenty of massive carp to go at too, the biggest so far is just over 50l with a big head of 30’s and some colossal Tench reside in sandmartin and bluebell lake itself.

I’d always approach Sandmartin using a blend of corn, pellet and hemp, all time bream essentials.

sandmartin bream fishing 2

Rig wise I use a simple lead clip rig, braided hook lengths and a blow back rig with a Korda kurv shank hook in a size 6 barbless.

Fish safely, and make sure the rig can come away so the fish aren’t trailing line and leaders around in case of a crack off.

On the road bank next to mallard there’s a deep gully 40 yards out and a lot of fish, not just bream but a lot of the carp patrol that area so that is always a hotspot of mine, most other anglers too!

I would suggest you shy away from pop ups on the business end and match the hatch, even the bream are wise to the good old pop up rig these days.

Make sure you use strong tackle, even when targeting the bream there’s a chance of hooking a 40+ carp so your gear needs to be up to the job.

For this reason I wouldn’t use less than 12lb mainline due to the big carp that reside in the lake. Nobody wants to be losing fish and having them get tethered up.

Sandmartin Rules

Catch & release only?: Yes!

Are there swim boundaries: You must stick to your swim

Are mats provided?: No

Are bait boats allowed?: No

Are boats allowed?: No

Bait rules: No maggots, nuts, chickpeas or trout pellets

Hook pattern rules: Barbless only

Fish care rules: Make sure your landing net, sling & unhooking Mat are dry before entering the complex to prevent the spread of diseases like KHV

Parking rules: In parking areas only

Rig rules: No braid

Can I use spods/spombs?: Yes

How many rods?: Three

Are dogs allowed?: Yes under control

Is there an age limit?: Under 16's accompanied by an adult

Can I use particles: As above

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Verdict

There are massive bream, massive tench (in bluebell lake) and every lake has carp in that most angler’s would dream of catching.

Bluebells offers those not looking for carp action some special fish.

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