The Fish at Blackthorn Fishery

The lake is home to 110 stunning ‘hand picked’ VS fishery’s strain, up to 50lb 12oz. The fish are simply stunning! The selection of Mirrors and Commons offer something for everyone. There is a first-class head of fantastic looking leathers, fully scaled, and several very special Linears and Zip Linears. These fish have impressive body shape and fight like crazy!

In March 2025 a new lake record of 50lb 12oz was set. We have recorded 59 x 30lb+ fish, with 12 of these over 35, so hopefully there will be some more new 40’s soon to add to the 6×40’s we already have. The majority of the rest of the fish are 25lb +, with lots of these edging towards new 30’s for the venue.  Blackthorn is not a heavily stocked “runs water”. It is a specimen venue for the experienced carp angler.  Blackthorn is definitely not a venue for the beginner/novice angler.

The first stocking took place in February 2011 with carp of up to 24lb. All have true British heritage, being born and bred in the UK by Viv Shears and Simon Scott of VS Fisheries. The ‘sovereign’ strain at Blackthorn are a combination of Suttons, Leneys and Dink Crosses.