Cherry Pool at Cherry Lakes is a small, self-contained carp water in the Cotswold Water Park near Cirencester, Gloucestershire. It is best viewed as an intimate, controlled environment for anglers who want focused carp fishing rather than covering lots of water. The pool suits intermediate to experienced anglers who understand small-water pressure, line discipline, and accurate presentation, and who are comfortable fishing at close range where fish can respond quickly to angling pressure and disturbance.
Cherry Pool is a compact, roughly rectangular pool, under an acre in size. Most fishing is at short to medium range from a handful of well-defined pegs spaced around one bank and the ends, with the far margin either lightly fished or unfished depending on access arrangements. Depths are generally modest, often in the 3–6ft bracket, with a fairly even profile but with noticeable undulations, marginal slopes, and the odd shallow shelf that reward a lead-about. You can expect some weed growth in warmer months, especially around the edges, plus small features such as harder patches, old holes, and occasional low bars that become obvious once you start feeling the bottom through.
The pool holds a mixed stock of carp, predominantly mirrors with some commons. It is comparatively well stocked for its size, so multiple bites in a session are realistic when you get things right. Typical fish sit in the mid- to upper-double bracket, with a fair number of low to mid-twenties present. There are believed to be a few better specimen fish above this, but it is not primarily a big-fish water in the traditional sense; consistency and numbers of decent carp are more the draw than chasing a single target.
Cherry Pool tends to reward accurate, thought-through fishing rather than casting and waiting. Line lay and disturbance matter on such a small lake, and the carp quickly register heavy pressure or clumsy leading. In warmer months, they often patrol the margins, shallower water, and any weedier zones; in colder conditions they may group up tighter in slightly deeper or more sheltered areas. Because of the contained size and relatively high stock, the carp can switch on and off quite noticeably in response to weather shifts and angling pressure, making observation and adaptability more important than long-range ability.
The atmosphere around Cherry Pool is quiet and self-contained, with a private, almost “garden lake” feel rather than a large, open reservoir-style setting. Surroundings are landscaped and tidy but still retain a natural edge, with birdlife and bankside cover contributing to a calm environment. It is more of a focused, small-water carp venue than a social, busy day-ticket scene, suiting anglers who like to concentrate on one intimate lake for the duration of their stay.
Practical notes:
– Access: Generally booked in conjunction with on-site accommodation; not a casual walk-on day-ticket water.
– Facilities: On-site parking and modern facilities via the Cherry Lakes complex; accommodation immediately adjacent to the lake.
– Rules: Standard modern carp fishery rules apply (designated mats/nets, fish care requirements, rig and hook restrictions); anglers should confirm current rules with the fishery before fishing.
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Cherry Pool at Cherry Lakes is a small, self-contained carp water in the Cotswold Water Park near Cirencester, Gloucestershire. It is best viewed as an intimate, controlled environment for anglers who want focused carp fishing rather than covering lots of water. The pool suits intermediate to experienced anglers who understand small-water pressure, line discipline, and accurate presentation, and who are comfortable fishing at close range where fish can respond quickly to angling pressure and disturbance.
Cherry Pool is a compact, roughly rectangular pool, under an acre in size. Most fishing is at short to medium range from a handful of well-defined pegs spaced around one bank and the ends, with the far margin either lightly fished or unfished depending on access arrangements. Depths are generally modest, often in the 3–6ft bracket, with a fairly even profile but with noticeable undulations, marginal slopes, and the odd shallow shelf that reward a lead-about. You can expect some weed growth in warmer months, especially around the edges, plus small features such as harder patches, old holes, and occasional low bars that become obvious once you start feeling the bottom through.
The pool holds a mixed stock of carp, predominantly mirrors with some commons. It is comparatively well stocked for its size, so multiple bites in a session are realistic when you get things right. Typical fish sit in the mid- to upper-double bracket, with a fair number of low to mid-twenties present. There are believed to be a few better specimen fish above this, but it is not primarily a big-fish water in the traditional sense; consistency and numbers of decent carp are more the draw than chasing a single target.
Cherry Pool tends to reward accurate, thought-through fishing rather than casting and waiting. Line lay and disturbance matter on such a small lake, and the carp quickly register heavy pressure or clumsy leading. In warmer months, they often patrol the margins, shallower water, and any weedier zones; in colder conditions they may group up tighter in slightly deeper or more sheltered areas. Because of the contained size and relatively high stock, the carp can switch on and off quite noticeably in response to weather shifts and angling pressure, making observation and adaptability more important than long-range ability.
The atmosphere around Cherry Pool is quiet and self-contained, with a private, almost “garden lake” feel rather than a large, open reservoir-style setting. Surroundings are landscaped and tidy but still retain a natural edge, with birdlife and bankside cover contributing to a calm environment. It is more of a focused, small-water carp venue than a social, busy day-ticket scene, suiting anglers who like to concentrate on one intimate lake for the duration of their stay.
Practical notes:
– Access: Generally booked in conjunction with on-site accommodation; not a casual walk-on day-ticket water.
– Facilities: On-site parking and modern facilities via the Cherry Lakes complex; accommodation immediately adjacent to the lake.
– Rules: Standard modern carp fishery rules apply (designated mats/nets, fish care requirements, rig and hook restrictions); anglers should confirm current rules with the fishery before fishing.
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