Well known for being the birthplace of Jane Austen, Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Portsmouth FC, Hampshire also has its fair share of famous carp fisheries.
Whether you are looking for a venue to put a bend in the rod or fish for some more elusive carp, Hampshire has multiple options to satisfy every angler.
Carp Lakes Near Me In Hampshire
Without further ado, let’s take a look (in alphabetical order) at the best day ticket lakes for carp fishing in Hampshire.
Broadlands Lake (Southampton)
Broadlands Lake is located near Romsey, around 7 miles from Southampton.
On the Broadlands complex are three lakes and two exclusive stretches of river. While the rivers and smaller lakes do hold some lovely carp, it is the main lake that most anglers want to fish.
There are 117 pegs spread across the 26 acres of water that the main lake has to offer, with a stock of 6000+ carp up to a lake record weight of 38lb.
There are 2 islands on the main lake which are obvious hotspots, while the deeper margins are also known to produce fish. The average depth of the lake is around 6ft.
The north bank of the lake is within 200m of the busy M27 motorway, so many anglers opt to fish on the opposite bank behind the cover of the island to keep disturbance to a minimum.
There is an on-site cafe that serves meal-deal food packages and there are ladies/gents/disabled toilets along with a shower room.
Broadlands Lake Day Ticket Prices:
Day tickets at this stunning south Hampshire venue start at £14, while a 24 hour ticket will cost £25. There are discounts available for HM Forces personnel and students.
Broadlands Lake At A Glance:
Name: Broadlands Lake
Location: Southampton, SO40 2RX
Biggest Carp: 38lb+
Gold Valley Lakes (Farnborough)
Gold Valley Lakes is located in Aldershot, approximately 3 miles from Farnborough.
There are 5 lakes on the complex, catering to all styles of angling. We will take a look at Gold Lake, as it holds the biggest carp.
At 6 acres in size, Gold Lake is the biggest on the complex. It is a natural lake that was extended in size during the 1930s. The depth varies between 3ft-8ft.
There is a generous stock of carp in Gold Lake with the average size being low/mid double-figure and a lake record in excess of 30lb.
Boilies and pellets work well at this north-east Hampshire fishery and zig rigs are extremely effective during the warmer months (though they shouldn’t be totally ignored in the colder months when the temperature drops).
There is a licensed bar and cafe on-site that offers all-day breakfasts as well as a range of other drinks and snacks. There is also a well-stocked fishing tackle shop and ladies/gents/disabled toilets.
Gold Valley Lakes Day Ticket Prices:
Day tickets at this north-east Hampshire venue are available from £17 and include the use of 2 rods. A 24 hour ticket costs £30.
Gold Valley Lakes At A Glance:
Name: Gold Valley Lakes
Location: Farnborough, GU11 2PT
Biggest Carp: 30lb+
Headlands Farm Fishery (Romsey)
Headlands Farm Fishery is located in West Wellow, around 4 miles from Romsey.
There are 2 lakes on the complex, both of which are around 2.5 acres in size and are stocked with carp.
Bottom Lake is the runs water of the complex. It has 3 islands and mature margins to fish to. The average size of the carp in this lake is small, but they do go up to 16lb in weight.
Top Lake is the main lake on the complex. As with Bottom Lake, there are islands and mature margins to fish to, as well as a variety of different depths throughout the lake.
There is a good head of double-figure carp in this lake, up to a lake record of 25lb. It is also well-stocked with specimen pike, should you fancy a change.
There is an on-site clubhouse that has complimentary tea and coffee for all anglers. There is also a secure car park and toilet facilities.
Headlands Farm Fishery Day Ticket Prices:
Day tickets at this beautiful south-west Hampshire venue are priced at £10, while 24 hour tickets cost £20.
Headlands Farm Fishery At A Glance:
Name: Headlands Farm Fishery
Location: Romsey, SO51 6BG
Biggest Carp: 25lb+
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Hordle Lakes (New Milton)
Hordle Lakes is located in Hordle, approximately 2 miles from New Milton.
With 7 lakes across the complex, Hordle Lakes caters to most angling styles. While 3 of the lakes hold carp to over 20lb, the main lake on the complex for specimen fish is Bob’s Lake.
Bob’s Lake is around 1.5 acres in size and has 2 islands. Depths vary between 3ft in the shallower areas to as much as 10ft in the deeper areas.
The average size is mid/upper double-figure with a good head of 20lb+ carp and a lake record that is in excess of 30lb.
At the weekends, there is a refreshments van that offers the usual favourites such as burgers, chips, hotdogs, bacon rolls etc. There are male and female toilets on-site.
Hordle Lakes Day Ticket Prices:
Day tickets at this lovely south Hampshire fishery start from £11 and a 24 hour ticket will set you back £22.
Hordle Lakes At A Glance:
Name: Hordle Lakes
Location: New Milton, SO41 0GA
Biggest Carp: 30lb+
Lin Brook Carp Fishery (Ringwood)
Lin Brook Carp Fishery is located in Blashford, around 2 miles from Ringwood.
The lake is almost square in shape, has 1 small island and covers approximately 6 acres of water. There are only 12 pegs on the lake, giving each angler roughly 0.5 acres of water.
Pegs 1-6 seem to have the shallower water of around 3ft-4ft, with pegs 7-12 offering the deeper areas of the lake at 8ft-11ft. The average depth is 7ft.
With approximately 450 carp, the lake is well-stocked. From that stock, 150+ of them are in excess of 20lb and there are 7 different fish that have crossed the 30lb barrier to a lake record of over 33lb.
Most high-quality baits work at Lin Brook Carp Fishery and zig rigs are known to be successful, especially during the warmer months. A little-and-often feeding approach can also be effective.
There are toilets and showers on-site and many of the local takeaways will deliver to the main gate. Bait can be purchased at the fishery.
Lin Brook Carp Fishery Day Ticket Prices:
The minimum booking at Lin Brook Carp Fishery is 24 hours and costs £25. All pegs have 240v electricity points which cost an additional £5.
Lin Brook Carp Fishery At A Glance:
Name: Lin Brook Carp Fishery
Location: Ringwood, BH24 3PG
Biggest Carp: 33lb+
Longbridge Lakes (Southampton)
Longbridge Lakes is located near Romsey, approximately 7 miles from Southampton.
This 3 acre lake is well-stocked and could almost be classed as a runs water. The average size is around the mid-double figure mark with a good head of carp over the 20lb barrier and a lake record in excess of 30lb.
The depth is quite consistent with the shallower margins often yielding good results. Nuts, beans and peas are all banned on Longbridge Lakes, with boilies sometimes being allowed in moderation.
Longbridge Lakes Day Ticket Prices:
Day tickets at this wonderful south Hampshire venue start from £10 and are valid from 7am-7pm, while 24 hour tickets cost £20.
Longbridge Lakes At A Glance:
Name: Longbridge Lakes
Location: Romsey, SO51 9LG
Biggest Carp: 30lb+
Orchard Lakes (New Milton)
Orchard Lakes is located in Bashley, around 2 miles from New Milton.
There are 6 lakes on the complex, with 3 of them holding good-sized fish. Tench Lake has a good stock of carp to upper-double figures and Main Lake has produced both commons and mirrors to 23lb and 26lb respectively.
Jimmy’s Lake is the main specimen water and extends to around 4 acres. The stock level is approximately 400 carp and there is a good head of 20lb+ fish up to a lake record of over 37lb.
There are 15 pegs on Jimmy’s Lake, which means that anglers must stay within their own boundaries when the lake is busy.
There is an on-site cafe that sells a range of cooked meals and hot and cold drinks, with ice cream available to cool you down during the summer months. There is a well-stocked fishing tackle shop that sells an exclusive fishery bait and there are male and female toilets.
Orchard Lakes Day Ticket Prices:
If day tickets are available at this stunning south Hampshire fishery then they are priced at £15, however, preference is given to 23 hour tickets (yes, twenty-three hours) that cost £25 and run from midday-11am the following day.
Orchard Lakes At A Glance:
Name: Orchard Lakes
Location: New Milton, BH25 5TD
Biggest Carp: 37lb+
River Farm Carp Fishery (Fareham)
River Farm Carp Fishery is located in Titchfield, approximately 3 miles from Fareham.
This is a small lake which is situated in the grounds of the owner’s house and covers a maximum of 2 acres of water.
The average size carp is upper-double figure and there is a good head of 20lb+ fish. The lake record currently stands in excess of 42lb.
There aren’t many features to speak of, with the overhanging willow tree and the margins being the main hotspots. The average depth is between 4ft-6ft, reaching a maximum of 8ft-9ft in the deepest areas.
River Farm Carp Fishery Day Ticket Prices:
Day tickets at this cosy south-east Hampshire fishery start at £12 with a 24 hour ticket costing £24.
River Farm Carp Fishery At A Glance:
Name: River Farm Carp Fishery
Location: Fareham, PO15 6QZ
Biggest Carp: 42lb+
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Sandhurst Lake (Farnborough)
Sandhurst Lake is located near Yateley, around 6 miles from Farnborough.
Arguably the most famous lake in Hampshire and one of the most famous in the whole of the UK, Sandhurst is steeped in carp fishing history.
Covering approximately 14 acres and having 31 pegs, the average lake depth is between 5ft-6ft with a maximum depth of roughly 10ft. There are many features to find in the lake with the multiple gravel bars proving to be popular.
Moderately stocked with around 400 carp, the average size is upper-double figures to low-twenties. There is a good head of 30lb+ fish and 10 carp that are known to be in excess of 40lb, up to a lake record of 45lb.
Sandhurst Lake Day Ticket Prices:
Day tickets are available at this remarkable north-east Hampshire venue and cost either £25 or £30 depending on whether you are using 2 or 3 rods. A 24 hour ticket is only slightly higher at £30 (2 rods) or £35 (3 rods).
Sandhurst Lake At A Glance:
Name: Sandhurst Lake
Location: Farnborough, GU47 9DA
Biggest Carp: 45lb+
Whinwhistle Fishery (Romsey)
Whinwhistle Fishery is located in East Wellow, approximately 3 miles from Romsey.
There are 5 lakes on the Whinwhistle complex, with 2 of them holding good-sized carp.
Shearwater Lake is around 2 acres in size and, although it does have some smaller carp, the lake record is in excess of 26lb and is well supported by a host of fish in the low/mid-double figure bracket.
The Islands Lake is slightly larger at around 3 acres and holds the biggest carp on the complex, with the lake record currently standing at a weight in excess of 34lb.
The Whinwhistle Cafe is open every day between 8am-4pm and serves full breakfasts as well as snacks and drinks. Romsey Bait And Tackle shop is on-site for all your equipment and bait requirements and there are also male and female toilets.
Whinwhistle Fishery Day Ticket Prices:
Day tickets at this breathtaking south-west Hampshire venue start at £12 if you are fishing with 2 rods. Night fishing can be arranged in advance with the owners.
Whinwhistle Fishery At A Glance:
Name: Whinwhistle Fishery
Location: Romsey, SO51 6BE
Biggest Carp: 34lb+
Willow Park Fishery (Aldershot)
Willow Park Fishery is located in Ash, around 2 miles from Aldershot.
The Willow Park Fishery complex is home to 4 lakes, though only one of them will really be of interest to carp anglers.
Big Lake is approximately 10 acres in size and has a stock of roughly 400 carp. The depth varies between 4ft-8ft and there are plenty of features that hold fish.
The average carp weighs in the mid/upper double figure range and there is a good head of fish in excess of 20lb. The lake record is in excess of 33lb.
There is an on-site tackle shop that sells a range of products from most of the top brands. There is also a cafe that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and there are toilet and shower facilities* for males and females. (*Shower facilities incur a small charge).
Willow Park Fishery Day Ticket Prices:
Day tickets at this wonderful Hampshire venue cost £16 and a 24 hour ticket costs £25. There is a strict, 2-rod limit.
Willow Park Fishery At A Glance:
Name: Willow Park Fishery
Location: Aldershot, GU12 6RE
Biggest Carp: 33lb+
Conclusion
From highly-stocked runs waters to some of the most prestigious lakes in the whole of the UK, Hampshire is a must-visit for all carp anglers.
With Hampshire not a million miles away from where I live, I hope to spend more time there personally in the coming years.
Have you ever fished any of these lakes? If you have, please let me know how you got on in the comments.
