The top 5 day ticket venues in the UK

Linear Fisheries

A legendary complex that boasts a variety of lakes from ‘easy’ (Oxleases and Brasenose 1 and 2) to ‘pretty hard’ (think St. Johns and Manor Farm) and some of the UK’s best looking carp, too. linear-fisheries.co.uk

Elphicks Fisheries

Fancy fishing for a potential British record? Then Elphicks North Lake is the venue to head for. It also has plenty of big back-up fish, too. elphicks-fisheries.co.uk

Horseshoe Lake

Horseshoe isn’t a classic day ticket but as a lake it’s a fantastic learning curve which will improve your angling very quickly. For more information, head to The Carp Society’s website: thecarpsociety.com

Yateley Sandhurst Lake

Picturesque, well maintained, fished by all the big names and full of proper lumps which just keep on getting bigger and bigger each year. Visit now. Call: 07766 416223.

Thorpe Lea

If you want hectic action you can’t beat this place. Packed full (think: thousands) of hard fighting carp and the ideal place if you want to hone your skills to one method. thorpeleafishery.co.uk