Vermuyden Lake
named after the Dutch engineer responsible for the draining of the east Anglian fens, Vermuyden Lake is a heavily stocked, former gravel pit of 2-3 acres. There are 200+ carp to over 40lb with virtually all of the stock over 15lbs.
Vermuyden Lake information
Vermuyden Lake is now offering 3 newly built cabins on swims 2/3, 4/5 and 6. Cabin 1 is positioned on swims 2/3 offer accommodation to a max of 2 Anglers. Cabin 2 is situated on swim 4/5, again, offering accommodation to max 2 Anglers. Cabin 3 is located on swim 6 and is for one Angler and a guest.
The Cabins are all insulated and benefit from heating, USB ports, Kettle, Toaster, microwave and fridge. With ample space, all cabins will accommodate 2 Bedchairs and all luggage/bags.
This Addition to Vermuyden Lake will enable the individual to still experience nature at its best but have the added comfort of warm structure on those colder days.
Bivvy Fishing –
We also still offer 2 spaces per day for individuals (Bookings only) that want to fish from a Bivvy. All Bivvy fishing is to done between swims 8 to 13 along the spit and the drove bank.
Lake Exclusive Bookings
Enjoy the lake to yourself. Max 5 Anglers in the Cabins and 3 anglers in Bivvys fishing from swims 8 to 13.
Cabin 1
(max of 2 anglers or 1 angler + 1 guest)
Cabin 2
(max of 2 anglers or 1 angler + 1 guest)
Cabin 3 (one angler and a guest)
Vermuyden Lake rules
- No smoking in the Cabins
- No fires in the Cabins
- Please leave the cabins in a respectable condition and take your rubbish home.
- All anglers must be off the lake by 10:00am on the day of departure
- No arrivals before 11:00am on the day of arrival.
- All under 16’s need to be accompanied by a responsible adult.
- E.A rod licence’s must be produced on request
- Strictly no parking on the hard standing near the bungalow at any time.
- Strictly NO LITTER please ensure your swim is CLEAR BEFORE commencing fishing. All litter must be taken home
- No Fires
- No braided mainline
- Barbless or micro barb hooks only
- Minimum line strength 12lb
- Carp Mats: For Willow lake Carp Cots ONLY or mats with sides PLEASE NOTE: Beany mats will NOT be allowed
- Carp Mats: For Vermuyden lake the minimum size mat must be 36″ X 24″ Beany type strongly preferred
- Strictly Dry mats, landing nets, tackle and bait boats upon arrival.
- Minimum landing net size 36″
- No peanuts or tiger nuts
- No sacking of carp
- Maximum 2 rods on Vermuyden lake
- No Lure/spinner/spoon fishing, dead baits or live baits only
- Bait boats are now allowed but please respect others and be sensible, a £50 fee will be charged if your Bait Boat needs recovering
- No lead core
- No non angling guests unless by prior arrangement
- No dogs
- No rods to be left unattended at ANY time and YOU MUST NOT BE MORE THAN 15 METRES FROM YOUR RODS AT ANY TIME
- STRICTLY NO TAKE AWAY’S TO BE ORDERED AFTER 5.30PM AS ALL TAKE AWAY DELIVERIES TO BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO 6:00PM
- You may only fish from a designated swim (no stalking)
40lb
There are 200+ carp to over 40lb, 12x over 30lb with virtually all of the stock over 15lbs.
The fishery is very popular with those new to carp fishing and also experienced anglers who enjoy plenty of arm-aching action. The carp respond well to all methods, but the conventional tactics of legering hair-rigged boilies on two rods tends to pick up the lake’s larger specimens.
The lake has a very good reputation for winter fishing, with carp being caught on the coldest of days.
Recent captures from Vermuyden lake…
