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.

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.

 

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

  1. All anglers must be off the lake by 10:00am on the day of departure
  2. No arrivals before 11:00am on the day of arrival.
  3. All under 16’s need to be accompanied by a responsible adult.
  4. E.A rod licence’s must be produced on request
  5. Strictly no parking on the hard standing near the bungalow at any time.
  6. Strictly NO LITTER please ensure your swim is CLEAR BEFORE commencing fishing. All litter must be taken home
  7. No Fires
  8. No braided mainline
  9. Barbless or micro barb hooks only
  10. Minimum line strength 12lb
  11. Carp Mats: For Willow lake Carp Cots ONLY or mats with sides PLEASE NOTE: Beany mats will NOT be allowed
  12. Carp Mats: For Vermuyden lake the minimum size mat must be 36″ X 24″ Beany type strongly preferred
  13. Strictly Dry mats, landing nets, tackle and bait boats upon arrival.
  14. Minimum landing net size 36″
  15. No peanuts or tiger nuts
  16. No sacking of carp
  17. Maximum 2 rods on Vermuyden lake
  18. No Lure/spinner/spoon fishing, dead baits or live baits only
  19. Bait boats are now allowed but please respect others and be sensible, a £50 fee will be charged if your Bait Boat needs recovering
  20. No lead core
  21. No non angling guests unless by prior arrangement
  22. No dogs
  23. No rods to be left unattended at ANY time and YOU MUST NOT BE MORE THAN 15 METRES FROM YOUR RODS AT ANY TIME
  24. STRICTLY NO TAKE AWAY’S TO BE ORDERED AFTER 5.30PM AS ALL TAKE AWAY DELIVERIES TO BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO 6:00PM
  25. 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…