Latest catch reports from Lac Serreire and Badgers Holt.
11 to 18 November
Due to being let down at the last minute this was our final week of the season with Mark and Richard as our final guests.
They managed a respectable 4 carp to 62lb 5oz plus 2 x mid 40s.
Winter work now kicks off with AE fisheries completing a biomass control netting on Lac Serreire.
4 to 11 November
The weather was certainly the winner on Badgers Holt this week with heavy rain and flooding which certainly made the fishing difficult.
However Martin and Ted were rewarded for their efforts with a 60lb 1oz mirror.
28 October to 4 November
It was our final week of the season for Lac Serreire and probably the wettest we have known. Our two anglers Nigel and Kevin set up camp in Woods swim and despite losing a few ended the week with 13 carp including 5 x 40s to 49lb.
It was Kev and Dan’s second week which proved much trickier than their first no doubt due to the sheer volume of water pumping through the lake. They did however save a blank with a mid 30 carp.
21 to 28 October
Well it certainly was a wet week but also a very productive one for our four anglers who ended their week with 38 carp plus a few hook pulls. Their captures included; 1 x 60 of 68lb, 5 x 50s, 13 x 40s and 12 x 30s.
Regulars Kev and Dan fished Badgers and caught 6 with a best of 68lb. They also caught 2 x 50s of 55lb 8oz and 53lb 10oz and 3 x 40s.
Over on Serreire our two anglers enjoyed a bumper week with 32 carp. Adopting a mobile approach and heavy baiting with house boilie was the winning method which saw them land 3 x 50s to 52lb 14oz, 10 x 40s to 47lb 14oz and 12 x 30s. Congrats on your week.
7 to 21 October
Week One
Tough conditions with high pressure and high daytime temperatures followed by cold nights made the fishing tough. Regular Alex fished Badgers and caught two including a 48lb 8oz common while Jon fished Serreire with a mobile approach and caught 9 to 42lb 10oz.
Week Two
Much better conditions this week with regular rainfall and lower pressure. Newcomers James and Tom were our guests on Badgers Holt and caught four including 2 x 50s of 55lb and 53lb 4oz as well as 2 x 40s.
Over on Serreire Lee and group ended their week with 21 fish including 2 x 50s to 54lb 6oz, 6 x 40s to 46lb and 10 x 30s.
Thanks for being great guests and hope to see you all again soon.
30 September to 7 October
New visitors Shane and Mark were our guests on Lac Serreire this week and despite a slow start ended their week with 19 carp. Their haul included 6 x 40s to 49lb 15oz and 9 x 30s to 37lb.
Over on Badgers the fishing remained tough but regular Mike saved a blank with a 50lb 10oz mirror on his last night.
23 to 30 September
This week we welcomed Merv and Chris to Badgers Holt. With high pressure and clear days the fishing was tricky but Merv still managed two carp of 55lb 4oz and 44lb.
No anglers on Serreire this week.
16 to 23 September
A good week for regulars Kev and Matt who fished Badgers Holt. They finished with nine carp including a 62lb 4oz mirror, 58lb 8oz mirror and 5 x 40s to 49lb 14oz.
Geoff and Gary were our guests on Lac Serreire, unfortunately the very heavy downpours made the fishing tricky but both still ended the week with several fish to 44lb 6oz.
9 to 16 September
Another good week across the complex with 36 carp caught to 58lb 10oz.
Mitch and Dave from team ‘Bait Room’ enjoyed a busy week on Badgers Holt with 12 carp. This included 3 x 50s of 58lb 10oz, 54lb and 51lb 7oz and 6 x 40s.
Kevin, Matt and Alan fished the opening Autumn week on Lac Serreire and were rewarded with 24 carp. Their haul included 2 x 50s, 6 x 40s to 47lb 4oz and 9 x 30s to 39lb 4oz.
Kevin and Matt now move across the Badgers Holt for their second week.
2 to 9 September
Regulars Shaun and Stephen were our guests at Badgers Holt this week and despite the hot tempeeratures ended their week with seven fish.
Their haul included ‘Arthur’ the cat at 85lb 10oz, 3 x 50s of 59lb 4oz, 57lb 4oz, a mid 40 of 45lb 8oz and a 38.
Congratulations on a good week.
26 August to 2 September
Regulars Pete and Louis were our guests on Badgers Holt this week. Using the house boilie over pellet and particle they ended their week with seven carp including 6 x 40s and a PB 55lb common.
Congratulations.
23 to 5 August
Tough couple of weeks on Badgers Holt to end our summer season with just a few 30s caught.
The fish will now be rested for a couple of weeks before we open again for our Autumn season.
15 to 23 July
Rest week.
8 to 15 July
A tough week across both lakes with just a handful of fish caught to the four anglers.
Highlights being a 50lb common to Brian on Serreire and ‘Arthur’ the cat at 88lb on Badgers Holt.
Lac Serreire is now closed for its annual summer break and will re-open in September.
1 to 8 July
Another steady week on the complex with carp to 56lb 8oz.
Returning guests Mike and Jason fished Badgers Holt and despite changeable conditions ended their week with four carp to 56lb 8oz.
Regulars Pete and Wendy enjoyed Lac Serreire to themselves and caught 12 including 4 x 40s and a best of 54lb 12oz. Congratulations to Wendy on smashing her Pb twice.
24 June to 1 July
A good week across both lakes for the three anglers with 28 carp to 64lb.
Regular Dan fished Badgers Holt and caught 6 with a best of 64lb as well as a 50 and 2 upper 40s.
Kev and Matt had Lac Serreire to themselves and fished Middles and Shallows and ended their week with 22 carp including 2 x 50s and 2 x 40s.
All carp caught on the new addition to our house boilie range krill and shellfish.
17 to 24 June
Due to high pressure and changeable weather conditions the fishing was tricky on both lakes.
First time visitors Kevin and Nigel fished Badgers Holt and ended their week with 5 to 54lb 10oz.
Mark and friends found the fishing tough on Serreire with a few losses but still managed numerous carp to 48lb.
10 to 17 June
A difficult week across both lakes with 19 carp caught to 62lb 2oz plus 2 losses.
First time Badgers anglers Leon and Dean ended their week with four including a PB mirror of 62lb 2oz and three high 40s to 49lb 6oz.
Just two anglers Jethro and Will on Serreire this week which is always tricky. They fished Woods and Shallows and caught 15 to 43lb.
Thanks to both groups and hope to see you all again soon.
3 to 10 June
Only 3 anglers across both lakes this week with 18 carp caught including 1 x 60 of 64lb, 3 x 50s to 59lb and 4 x 40s to 47lb 6oz.
Stuart and Tanya enjoyed a special week on Badgers Holt with 6 carp including mirrors of 64lb and 58lb 5oz plus commons of 59lb and 56lb 2oz as well as a 40 and a 30.
Michel was the sole angler on Serreire and despite losing a few he still ended his week with a respectable 12 carp including 3 x 40s to 47lb 6oz.
All anglers used the house boilie in conjunction with our pellet and particle.
27 May to 3 June
This week we welcomed Dan and Julia to Badgers Holt and Neil, Steve and David to Lac Serreire.
Despite the high temperatures the group still managed 33 carp to 72lb.
Julia walked away with the honours on Badgers Holt with a stunning 72lb personal best mirror with Dan catching both a mid 40 and mid 30. Pics to follow.
Neil was top rod on Serreire fishing Shallows with 21 carp to 40lb. After a succesful spawning many of the fish were down in weight by several pounds.
Steve fished Tim and Mary’s and broke his PB twice with 5 to 39lb 8oz.
David fished close range in Outflow and ended his week with 4 to 49lb 8oz.
Thanks to you all and see you all again soon.
20 to 27 May
This week we welcomed Vernon and Ian to Badgers Holt. Weather conditions were changeable with heavy rain at the start of the week followed by sunny conditions towards the end. Unfortunately, a chilly northerly wind persisted throughout making the fishing tricky.
However the pair baited regularly sticking to their spots and were rewarded with 8 carp including 2 x 60s to 66lb and 3 x 40s to 44lb 10oz.
No anglers on Lac Serreire this week.
13 to 20 May
Another good week on the complex with 27 carp caught to 70lb 8oz.
On Badgers we welcomed returning anglers Mick and Wayne who finished with 7 carp including a very special mirror of 70lb 8oz as well as 1 x 50 and 3 x 40s to 45lb 8oz.
Just two anglers and a non fishing guest on Serreire this week, The father and son team adopted a mobile approach which payed dividends as they both beat their respective PB’s several times and ended their week with 20 carp. Their haul included a brace of 50lb commons of 54lb 10oz and 52lb as well as 5 x 40s to 48lb. All caught on a combination of the house boilie, particle and pellet.
Congratulations to you all for a fantastic week.
6 to 13 May
What an amazing week! 71 carp caught across both lakes including 2 x 70s, 6 x 50s and 24 x 40s.
Regular Mike on Badgers Holt had a week of a lifetime with a brace of 70s, both mirrors of 73lb 10oz and 70lb 8oz together with 3 x 50s to 55lb and 4 x 40s to 46lb 8oz.
Sticking to his baited areas with his specially made pop ups over the house boilie and pellet was the winning combination.
Over on Serreire we welcomed Darren and friends who caught 60 carp including an impressive haul of 40s and 50s.
Top rod in Woods was Dave who caught a very impressive 30 carp including 2 x 50s to 52lb and 12 x 40s to 48lb.
Darren in Shallows caught 9 including 2 x 40s to 48lb.
H in Woods caught 4 including commons of 47lb and 51lb 14oz.
Stephen in Tim and Mary’s caught 3 with a best of 43lb 8oz.
Shaun fished Middles and ended his week with 14 carp including 4 x 40s to 47lb 7oz.
I continue to be impressed with the enormous growth rates of the Serreire fish, out of the 60 carp caught only 4 were below 30lb. The linears caught are now over 30lb and were stocked as low to mid doubles in Feb 2022.
Thanks to you all for a fantastic week.
29 April to 6 May
Another fantastic week on Badgers Holt for regulars Shaun and Steve who caught 9 fish.
Their haul included ‘Arthur’ the cat at his best weight of 86lb!!! As well as mirrors of 62lb 14oz, 58lb 15oz and 49lb 4oz and commons of 58lb 14oz, 54lb 12oz, 51lb 8oz and 40lb 6oz, plus a koi of 20lb for good measure.
Unfortunately due to family reasons our two anglers on Lac Serreire had to return to the UK Monday afternoon.
They still managed 6 fish including a 51lb 13oz mirror, 49lb 15oz common, 41lb 6oz common and 3 x 30s. All caught on a combination of the new house boilie ‘cranberry squid’ and ‘creamy nut’.
Congratulations to you all and see you again next year.
22 to 29 April
What a difference a week makes!
A fantastic week across both lakes with a total of 52 carp caught including 1 x 60 of 63lb 11oz, 5 x 50s to 56lb 2oz and 25 x 40s to 49lb 8oz.
The baitroom duo of Mitch and Dave enjoyed a dream session on Badgers Holt with 16 carp. Their haul included 1 x 60 of 63lb 11oz, 3 x 50s and 6 x 40s. Fishing Baitroom pop-ups over house boilie and pellet was the winning method.
Over on Serreire we welcomed Chris and friends who ended their week with 36 carp.
Top rod was David in Shallows who caught 14 with a best of 50lb 2oz as well as 8 other 40lb plus fish.
Chris fished Middles and caught 10 including 7 x 40s to 49lb 8oz.
Darren in Outflow had 3 with a best of 44lb 8oz.
Gaz in Bank had 2 and Mike in Tim and Mary’s had 3 including a 50lb 4oz common.
Graham in Woods ended his week with 7 including 2 x 40s to 47lb.
Congratulations to you all and special thanks to Mitch for the pop ups!!
15 to 22 April
A combination of bright days and cold nights resulted in a difficult week for the DT baits team of Fenton and Pete on Badgers Holt with just the one mid 30 common caught. Unfortunately the heavy baiting approach didn’t work this week but looking forward to seeing you again in July.
Lac Serreire was a ‘no publicity’ week but the single angler who just fished days only Sunday to Wednesday still managed 7 carp with 4 x 40s to 48lb using the new house boilie ‘cranberry squid’.
8 to 15 April
The anglers faced difficult weather conditions this week with overnight frosts, bright sunshine and heavy rain but still ended the week with 36 carp caught across both lakes including 1 x 60, 5 x 50s, to 57lb and 11 x 40s to 49lb.
Returning guests Rusky and Eddie fished Badgers Holt and caught 5 with a best of 62lb 8oz. They also had a mirror of 57lb as well as 3 x 40s to 46lb.
On Serreire Mark fishing Middles ended his week with 14 carp including 3 x 50s to 53lb 9oz and 4 x 40s to 47lb.
Phil in Woods managed 15 including a grassie of 53lb and 4 x 40s to 49lb.
Alan in Tim and Mary’s caught 3 with a best of 45lb.
Thanks to all the anglers for being great guests and hope to see you all again soon.
1 to 8 April
21 carp caught across the complex to our three anglers which included 1 x 70, 1 x 60, 2 x 50s and 6 x 40s.
Dan fishing his second week on Badgers Holt had another excellent week with carp of 70lb 5oz, 62lb 9oz, 57lb 3oz, 56lb 2oz and a 36lb 6oz koi.
Dan utilised a heavy baiting approach using a mix of the new Serreire house boilies ‘creamy nut’ and ‘cranberry squid’ together with the house particle and pellet. Congratulations on a fantastic week.
Over on Serreire regulars Kevin and Matt doubled up in the Woods swim and ended their week with a respectable 16 carp. Their haul included 6 x 40s to 49lb with the balance of 30s. Fishing a 19+ acre lake from one swim is always difficult with the fish regularly moving around so another good result.
25 March to 1 April
It was certainly a big fish week on the complex with 17 carp caught to 56lb 8oz to just 3 anglers. This total included 6 x 50s and 9 x 40s!!
Fishing Lac Serreire Thomas had a dream week fishing Shallows then Middles swim with a very impressive 13 carp. Fishing a heavy baiting approach with pop ups over boilie and house particle/pellet his haul included 2 x 50s to 53lb 6oz, 9 x 40s to 49lb 4oz and two mid 30s. It continues to amaze me how fast these carp have grown over a few short years.
Over on Badgers Holt Dan and Nick caught 4 x 50s of 56lb 8oz, 54lb 8oz, 52lb and the ‘linear’ at 50lb. Dan now starts his second week on the lake so i am sure his tally of big fish will continue to increase.
18 to 25 March
Thomas ended the opening week on Badgers Holt with five fish with the biggest being 60lb 4oz.
He also caught 2 mid 30s, a 46lb 6oz mirror and a 52lb common.
Very good week considering the conditions. Thomas now moves onto Lac Serreire for its opening week and his second week.
