The Waters

Holbar

About Holbar Lake

Holbar Lake is our exclusive day-ticket carp water, spanning 4 acres with 47 easily accessible pegs. This renowned runs water holds the largest fish on the complex, stocked with:

– Mirror and Common Carp from 5 lbs up to 27 lbs and plenty of F1’s.

The lake features vast open water with depths reaching up to 12 ft in certain areas, and 35 meters to the islands. Popular pegs include those over the bridge onto the island, a reliable spot for large carp year-round.

Opening Hours

7:30am – 4:30pm, 7 days

2025 Rules & Regulations

All Juniors under 16 years MUST be accompanied by an Adult at all times
Strictly no night fishing
No dogs allowed apart from on Ribbon Lake – See here
Must have a valid EA Rod License
No Keep Nets
Max hook size: barbless size 6 (Size 10-12 recommended). (Willow, Piper & Gold Max: size 12)
2 Rods maximum per Peg (3 on Holbar – see below)
No Braided Lines
In-line method feeders only
No Elasticated Methods – except for Guru X-Safe
No Fixed Rigs
No braided line

No Nuts, Cat/Dog Food, Bloodworm or Jokers
No Meat
No Floating Baits
No artificial baits
Ground Bait 2 kilo per peg limit
No Boilies apart from Holbar (2 kilo per peg)

Barbless Hooks Only
14s Maximum Hook Size
Above bait bans apply.
In-line method feeders only
No Elasticated Methods – except for Guru X-Safe system
8 pint bait limit per Match.
2 Kilo Ground Bait (In addition to the 8 Pints above)
Two keepnets, or more, must be used from the start in all Matches.
All keepnets to be placed drying on the bank behind your peg and not put in the water until 15 minutes before start of match.
A 66lb limit in each net with fish distributed evenly between nets.
No swinging fish in, a landing net must be used for every fish.
No bait to be thrown in after the Match. Bait Bins are Provided
No pole cups over the water before all in.
No fishing over aerator ropes.
Match official decisions are final.
Offenders will be disqualified.

You may trim any vegetation above the water’s surface, but do not pull any vegetation out of the water. No cleaning of the lake bed before the start of the match.
Please gather trimmed vegetation neatly on the bank.
If there is loose trimming from bailiff works, you may scoop it out with your landing net.

You may trim any vegetation above the water’s surface, but do not pull any vegetation out of the water. No cleaning of the lake bed before the start of the match.
Please gather trimmed vegetation neatly on the bank.
If there is loose trimming from bailiff works, you may scoop it out with your landing net.

Ground bait 2kg limit
Boilies 2kg limit
No Cat or Dog food
No floating baits
No Meat

Thank you for taking the time to read the above rules. If you have any questions, please contact the Bailiff on 07950057613.

Please respect and adhere to all rules as spot checks will be exercised on the banks.
Partridge Lakes Fishery cannot accept any responsibility for any loss, damage or injury to any person, property or vehicles whilst at the Fishery.

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