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Broadlands Lakes, located in the South, is known as one of the best coarse fishing venues in the region. It offers three still waters and two river stretches for anglers to enjoy. Broadlands Main Lake, a 26-acre venue, is a popular spot for specimen anglers with carp reaching over 40lb and numerous carp over 20lb caught each year. The Main Lake is a challenging water with various features including islands, overhangs, humps, and gulleys that test anglers' skills and watercraft. Fed by the River Test, the lake has a plentiful supply of natural food and vegetation, supporting a diverse range of species including carp, tench, bream, and silver fish. With depths ranging from 1ft to over 10ft, the lake offers a variety of fishing opportunities including secluded bays for close encounters with fish and swims for medium to long-range fishing. While fishing can be tricky, the rewards are great with many carp exceeding 30lb and an impressive number of fish over 20lb. Anglers have found success using different tactics such as fishing heavily baited areas, single bite tactics, PVA bags, and boilie stringers. The Tench at Broadlands are known for being active in the early hours of the morning, providing anglers with exciting fishing opportunities. For bream fishing, using pellets can bring a lot of action, especially when regularly baiting the area to attract shoals. The Pike season at Broadlands runs from October to March, with many anglers experiencing success using static sea baits in deeper water. The lower lake at Broadlands is designed for pleasure anglers and offers a chance to catch large carp, roach, and eels. With a gravel bed substrate, an island, and various features, the lower lake provides a diverse fishing experience for anglers of all levels. Overall, Broadlands Lakes provides a range of fishing opportunities for anglers, whether they are targeting carp, tench, bream, or pike. With its scenic surroundings, abundance of fish, and variety of fishing tactics, Broadlands is a popular destination for anglers looking for a challenging and rewarding fishing experience.