Trent View Fishery is a single, purpose-run carp lake in Nottinghamshire, sitting close to the River Trent between Nottingham and Newark. It’s a modern, managed venue rather than a wild pit, aimed primarily at anglers who are comfortable targeting pressured carp and reading a relatively open, feature-led water. It will appeal most to intermediate and experienced carp anglers who are prepared to think about line lay, angling pressure and fish movement rather than simply casting to obvious markers.
The lake at Trent View Fishery is a medium-sized former pit, generally reported at around the mid-teen acres. It has a fairly open feel, with long margins and open-water areas rather than a maze of small bays. Depths are typical of an old extraction pit, with shallower shelves running off the bank before dropping into deeper water, and a mix of flat areas and undulating gravel. Anglers report bars, gentle rises and subtle gullies rather than extreme depth changes, so careful leading or use of a deeper-style device helps. Swims are sensibly spaced, giving most pegs a decent wedge of water without feeling crammed, and lines of sight are generally clear enough to track showing fish at range.
Stocking is centred on carp, with a mix of mirrors and commons. The bulk of the fish appear to fall into the upper doubles to mid-twenties bracket, with a fair number of fish going over that for those who are tuned into the water. Larger specimens are present, with occasional fish reported into the thirties and potentially above, but this is not a runs water and should be treated as a venue where working for a handful of bites is more realistic than expecting constant action. Other species are not the focus here, and most anglers treat it as a dedicated carp water.
Fishing on Trent View tends to reward active watercraft over purely static camping. The stock is mobile, and watching for shows, subtle fizzing and liners often makes more difference than any particular rig tweak. As with most popular Nottinghamshire day-ticket carp lakes, angling pressure can be significant at times, especially weekends, which pushes fish off obvious spots and encourages them to patrol less pressured areas and margins. The carp respond seasonally in a fairly textbook way: more spread in spring, holding on features and depth changes in summer, and grouping up in specific areas once the temperatures drop.
In terms of atmosphere, Trent View Carp Fishery sits somewhere between a traditional gravel pit and a modern, organised carp venue. It is not a wild, overgrown syndicate, but it also doesn’t feel like a heavily manicured commercial match complex. Banks are generally tidy, access is straightforward, and there’s usually a steady turnover of anglers without being chaotic. Those looking for a focused, carp-only session in a structured but not over-clinical environment will likely find it aligns with their expectations.
Practical notes:
– Ticket or access type: operated as a pre-booked, open-access carp fishery (day and night sessions), not a closed syndicate.
– Facilities available: information suggests on-site parking close to the lake and basic facilities such as toilets; confirm current details when arranging your session.
– Notable rule considerations: typical modern carp-fishery requirements (unhooking mats/cradles, suitable nets and slings, fish care products, safe lead systems); check specific bait, hook, and rig rules directly before fishing.
ALL NETS MATS AND SLING TO BE DISINFECTED ON ARRIVAL
3 Rods maximum.
All particles including sweetcorn and nuts are banned from our fishery
All swims to be kept free from litter at all times. All litter to be taken home.
Landing nets must be 42″ minimum.
Only Carp cradles and large beanie unhooking mats allowed.
No carp to be retained at any time.
No self hooking devices.
No Leaders.
Tubing to be used on all rigs.No naked line.
No Drone flying
No plastic or imitation baits allowed.
Adjustable zigs only.Max 3 ft hooklink.
Maggots allowed in moderation Nov 1st to March 1st
Barbless or micro-barbed hooks allowed.
No fixed rigs. Rig checks will be carried out by bailiffs.
12lb minimum line.NO BRAIDED MAINLINE
Braided mainline on Spod and Marker floats reels
Fish must be returned quickly to avoid causing unnecessary stress.
No juniors without adult supervision at anytime.
No Camper vans
Transit and Transporter type vans are allowed max 6m
Radios allowed but not loud (do not disturb other anglers).
No rods to be left unattended at any time.
Alcohol allowed but drunkenness is not tolerated.
Carp care kit to be carried by all anglers.
Bait boats allowed but please respect fellow anglers
One non fishing guest,Must be family member and arrive and leave with the paying angler.
Spods must have a float attached.
1 dog allowed bust must be on a lead at all times and cleared up any poop!
ANY ANGLERS BREAKING THE RULES WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE FISHERY,NO REFUND GIVEN.
07905247777 9am-5pm
Full payment taken on booking
£18 12 hrs
£33 24 hrs
£45 36 hrs
£66 48 hrs
£99 72 hrs
£132 96hrs
£132 120 hrs
£198 144 hrs
£231 full week
Log Cabin for 2 anglers £120 per 24 hrs
Bookings for January 2025 will be on the
SWIMBOOKER APP
Anglers will be able to book swims on Trentview.
Single and double pegs can be booked for a minimum of
48 hrs using the SWIMBOOKER APP.
For anything under 48 hrs or you wish to choose a swim on arrival,You will need to..
Call the fishery 0790524777
Or check on the swimbooker app to see if we have availability for the duration of your sessionWe advise doing this 24 hrs before coming to the Trentview
There is normally space midweek but weekends tend to get busy.
Anglers will be able to move swims at any time during your session.Check availability on Swimbooker to see if the swim you want to move to is free for the remaining duration of your session, and then call the bailiff 07905247777 He will transfer your booking to the new chosen swim.
Trent View is one of those venues where anglers often underestimate just how much bait the carp will eat once they settle into an area. With a huge head of fish ranging from doubles right through to carp over 40lb, small amounts of bait can disappear incredibly quickly when a proper group of fish moves in.
Building a feeding area and keeping fish competing for food is usually far more productive than cautiously trickling in tiny amounts. Pellet, crumb, boilies and loose feed all work well when used consistently, especially if you’re topping up regularly after every capture rather than waiting for the swim to die.
Keeping fish interested is often the key. If there’s no food left on the spot, the carp will simply drift elsewhere looking for the next area to feed confidently. Bigger baiting approaches can sound excessive at first, but on a heavily stocked water they often make perfect sense.
Hookbait colour can also change throughout a session depending on light levels and conditions. Bright hookbaits tend to score well, but it pays to rotate colours during the trip rather than stubbornly sticking to one option the whole time.
One thing that regularly catches anglers out on Trent View is becoming obsessed with distance fishing. Just because you can reach extreme range from certain pegs doesn’t necessarily mean the fish are there.
In many cases, anglers end up fishing beyond the most productive water completely. The deeper central areas can look appealing, but carp will often spend far more time moving through shorter and more manageable zones, especially during unsettled weather or changing air pressure.
Fishing accurately at a comfortable range is usually a far better approach than trying to push your casting ability to the limit. Being able to hit the same spot every time, recast efficiently and react quickly to changes will nearly always outfish someone struggling at maximum distance.
Organisation also plays a huge part in success. Having spare rigs tied up, bait prepared, rods clipped and ready, and everything arranged before feeding spells begin can massively increase the number of chances you convert. Sessions on Trent View can change quickly, and the anglers who stay prepared normally make the most of the opportunities when they come.
Fish movement on Trent View can vary massively depending on light levels and weather conditions. During settled high-pressure conditions, carp often spend much of the daytime showing further up the lake before gradually moving back into other areas as evening approaches.
Some of the most consistent action can come from pegs that allow anglers to intercept these movement routes rather than simply fishing where the fish are visibly showing during the day. Understanding where the carp travel after dark is often more valuable than chasing daytime sightings.
Allowing a swim to rest can also make a big difference. Instead of leaving rigs in position all day when the lake feels quiet, introducing bait during daylight hours and waiting until evening before positioning rods can help reduce pressure and encourage fish to feed more confidently.
Late evening and night-time periods regularly produce the best action, particularly when fish begin grouping together and moving back onto prepared areas. Timing your approach around these feeding spells can completely transform a session.
Cold-weather sessions on Trent View are often won by anglers who adapt to conditions rather than simply sitting behind static rods waiting for something to happen. During periods of bright skies and high pressure, daytime action can become extremely slow, with the majority of bites coming after dark.
When bite time becomes concentrated into short feeding windows, efficiency matters. Quick recasts, keeping fresh bait going in after every fish, and maintaining accurate spots can help hold carp in the swim for longer periods rather than allowing them to drift away.
Weather changes can completely alter the lake overnight too. Falling pressure, wind and heavy rain frequently trigger stronger feeding behaviour and can suddenly produce daytime action after long quiet spells. Staying flexible, watching the conditions and adjusting accordingly is often the difference between scratching out one or two bites and putting together a proper red-letter session.
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Description
Trent View Fishery is a single, purpose-run carp lake in Nottinghamshire, sitting close to the River Trent between Nottingham and Newark. It’s a modern, managed venue rather than a wild pit, aimed primarily at anglers who are comfortable targeting pressured carp and reading a relatively open, feature-led water. It will appeal most to intermediate and experienced carp anglers who are prepared to think about line lay, angling pressure and fish movement rather than simply casting to obvious markers.
The lake at Trent View Fishery is a medium-sized former pit, generally reported at around the mid-teen acres. It has a fairly open feel, with long margins and open-water areas rather than a maze of small bays. Depths are typical of an old extraction pit, with shallower shelves running off the bank before dropping into deeper water, and a mix of flat areas and undulating gravel. Anglers report bars, gentle rises and subtle gullies rather than extreme depth changes, so careful leading or use of a deeper-style device helps. Swims are sensibly spaced, giving most pegs a decent wedge of water without feeling crammed, and lines of sight are generally clear enough to track showing fish at range.
Stocking is centred on carp, with a mix of mirrors and commons. The bulk of the fish appear to fall into the upper doubles to mid-twenties bracket, with a fair number of fish going over that for those who are tuned into the water. Larger specimens are present, with occasional fish reported into the thirties and potentially above, but this is not a runs water and should be treated as a venue where working for a handful of bites is more realistic than expecting constant action. Other species are not the focus here, and most anglers treat it as a dedicated carp water.
Fishing on Trent View tends to reward active watercraft over purely static camping. The stock is mobile, and watching for shows, subtle fizzing and liners often makes more difference than any particular rig tweak. As with most popular Nottinghamshire day-ticket carp lakes, angling pressure can be significant at times, especially weekends, which pushes fish off obvious spots and encourages them to patrol less pressured areas and margins. The carp respond seasonally in a fairly textbook way: more spread in spring, holding on features and depth changes in summer, and grouping up in specific areas once the temperatures drop.
In terms of atmosphere, Trent View Carp Fishery sits somewhere between a traditional gravel pit and a modern, organised carp venue. It is not a wild, overgrown syndicate, but it also doesn’t feel like a heavily manicured commercial match complex. Banks are generally tidy, access is straightforward, and there’s usually a steady turnover of anglers without being chaotic. Those looking for a focused, carp-only session in a structured but not over-clinical environment will likely find it aligns with their expectations.
Practical notes:
– Ticket or access type: operated as a pre-booked, open-access carp fishery (day and night sessions), not a closed syndicate.
– Facilities available: information suggests on-site parking close to the lake and basic facilities such as toilets; confirm current details when arranging your session.
– Notable rule considerations: typical modern carp-fishery requirements (unhooking mats/cradles, suitable nets and slings, fish care products, safe lead systems); check specific bait, hook, and rig rules directly before fishing.
Trent View Fishery Rules
ALL NETS MATS AND SLING TO BE DISINFECTED ON ARRIVAL
3 Rods maximum.
All particles including sweetcorn and nuts are banned from our fishery
All swims to be kept free from litter at all times. All litter to be taken home.
Landing nets must be 42″ minimum.
Only Carp cradles and large beanie unhooking mats allowed.
No carp to be retained at any time.
No self hooking devices.
No Leaders.
Tubing to be used on all rigs.No naked line.
No Drone flying
No plastic or imitation baits allowed.
Adjustable zigs only.Max 3 ft hooklink.
Maggots allowed in moderation Nov 1st to March 1st
Barbless or micro-barbed hooks allowed.
No fixed rigs. Rig checks will be carried out by bailiffs.
12lb minimum line.NO BRAIDED MAINLINE
Braided mainline on Spod and Marker floats reels
Fish must be returned quickly to avoid causing unnecessary stress.
No juniors without adult supervision at anytime.
No Camper vans
Transit and Transporter type vans are allowed max 6m
Radios allowed but not loud (do not disturb other anglers).
No rods to be left unattended at any time.
Alcohol allowed but drunkenness is not tolerated.
Carp care kit to be carried by all anglers.
Bait boats allowed but please respect fellow anglers
One non fishing guest,Must be family member and arrive and leave with the paying angler.
Spods must have a float attached.
1 dog allowed bust must be on a lead at all times and cleared up any poop!
ANY ANGLERS BREAKING THE RULES WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE FISHERY,NO REFUND GIVEN.
07905247777 9am-5pm
Full payment taken on booking
£18 12 hrs
£33 24 hrs
£45 36 hrs
£66 48 hrs
£99 72 hrs
£132 96hrs
£132 120 hrs
£198 144 hrs
£231 full week
Log Cabin for 2 anglers £120 per 24 hrs
Bookings for January 2025 will be on the
SWIMBOOKER APP
Anglers will be able to book swims on Trentview.
Single and double pegs can be booked for a minimum of
48 hrs using the SWIMBOOKER APP.
For anything under 48 hrs or you wish to choose a swim on arrival,You will need to..
Call the fishery 0790524777
Or check on the swimbooker app to see if we have availability for the duration of your sessionWe advise doing this 24 hrs before coming to the Trentview
There is normally space midweek but weekends tend to get busy.
Anglers will be able to move swims at any time during your session.Check availability on Swimbooker to see if the swim you want to move to is free for the remaining duration of your session, and then call the bailiff 07905247777 He will transfer your booking to the new chosen swim.
