Vermuyden Lake, Fenland Fisheries, Earith

A small lake in the picturesque Cambs countryside. Chance of a bite all-year round.

Vermuyden Lake


Day ticket or syndicate: Day Ticket
How much?: 1st April-31st October £10 (through letterbox) £15 (on the bank); 1st Nov-31st March £5 per day (through letterbox) £10 on the bank
How do I get a ticket?: As above - info on www.fenlandfisheries.com
How busy is it?: Can be busy at weekends, quiet midweek
Can you drive to the swims?: No
On site facilities: None
Nearest tackle shop: St Ives Tackle
Average size: Mid doubles
Max realistic size: 30lb plus
Realistic catch rate: Several possible in a session
Best swims: Fish can be found in all areas
Best method: Bottom baits
Best bait: Boilies
Ideal fishing range: 30 yards
Strange rules you should know: No braid, barbless or micro barb only, 12lb minimum line, no nuts, no lead core, no bait boats
Skill level to catch: Beginner
Location: Earith, Cambs

Vermuyden Lake, Earith

Named after the Dutch engineer responsible for the draining much of the East Anglian fens, Vermuyden Lake is a heavily stocked, former gravel pit of 2-3 acres. There are 200+ carp to over 30lb with virtually all of the stock over 10lbs.

The fishery is very popular with those new to carp fishing and also experienced anglers who enjoy plenty of arm-aching action

- James Armstrong

The fishery is very popular with those new to carp fishing and also experienced anglers who enjoy plenty of arm-aching action. The carp respond well to all methods, but the conventional tactics of legering hair-rigged boilies on two rods tends to pick up the lake’s larger specimens.

The lake has a very good reputation for winter fishing, with carp being caught on the coldest of days. Both day and night tickets are available all year round.

All day ticket money must be posted through the letterbox in the front door of the bungalow before fishing commences. Please put your day ticket money in an envelope with your name, telephone number and car registration on the front of the envelope.

 

What you need for Vermuyden!

James | 24th January 2020

James

Jimmy began his angling on the river Ouse with his father fishing for roach. His passion grew quickly and soon developed a love for big-fish across the globe!