Iannis Lake has an impressive stock of big carp. There are hundreds of carp over 20kg, and several specimens over 30kg. We want to make sure our customers use the proper gear to deal with big fish and handle them safely.

Dedicated carp gear (rods, reels, landing net) must be used at all times. Feeder fishing gear is not allowed. Anglers are required to use an appropriate 42”-50” fish safe landing net. There should be a minimum of two landing nets in each swim. All landing nets must be disinfected prior to use in the disinfectant bins provided.

Minimum monofilament main line thickness to be used for casting is 0.25mm. This includes nylon and fluorocarbon. No braided main lines (except on marker rods) to be used. Braided shock leaders and tapered/conical monofilament leaders are allowed.

Minimum monofilament main line thickness to be used for rowing out hookbaits (when using boats) is 0.40mm. This includes nylon and fluorocarbon. No braided main lines to be used. Shock leaders are not required since there are no snags.

When using braided shock leaders, anglers are required to add a minimum of 70cm of either leadcore or sinking rig-tube to protect the fish during a fight. When casting with tapered/conical monofilament leaders, it it not necessary to add leadcore or tubing. However, when using boats and baitboats, a minimum of 70cm of either leadcore or anti-tangle tubing must be used.

Fish must be played from the bank at all times. Anglers using boats must not play the fish from the boat unless the fish gets stuck in an underwater obstacle, which is very unlikely given there are no snags. If a fish must be netted from the boat, is must be brought ashore in the landing net, which should kept parallel to the boat.

Anglers using boats are allowed to permanently mark their spots with tubular flexible markers. The tubular markers can remain in position throughout the session. H-block markers can only be used for temporarily marking a spot and must be removed before fishing. Anglers are not allowed to fish to H-block markers because the fish, or the main line, can get tangled in the marker cord.

Green, brown and camo carp bivvies are allowed for camping. Gazebos and brollies are also allowed. All shelters must be erected on the side, gravel areas of the swim. Anglers must not obstruct the CCTV cameras by erecting their shelters in the middle of the swim.

Anglers are advised to bring their own chest waders bearing in mind that big carp (over 25kg) can only be photographed in the water. There are shallow areas in the margins which are ideal for photographing fish. While chest waders may not be necessary in the summer when the water is warm, they are a required in the cold season.