🎣 Big Carcass — Overview

Big Carcass is a lightly stocked, traditional stillwater that offers a more specimen‑focused angling experience. With lower stock levels than many of the club’s other venues, it rewards anglers who enjoy watercraft, patience, and the challenge of targeting quality fish rather than quantity. Its quiet, unpressured nature makes it a favourite for those seeking a more thoughtful and rewarding style of fishing.

🐟 Fish Stocks & Species

Although not heavily stocked, Big Carcass supports a balanced and interesting mix of species, including:

• Carp to around 20 lb

• Pike to approximately 15 lb

• Roach

• Perch

• Bream

This combination provides opportunities for carp anglers, predator anglers, and those who enjoy silver‑fish sport in peaceful surroundings.

🧭 What the Venue Is Like

Anglers describe Big Carcass as:

• Quiet and low‑pressure, ideal for relaxed, thoughtful sessions

• Traditional, with a natural feel and minimal disturbance

• Rewarding, especially for those who enjoy locating fish and refining tactics

• Well suited to longer, patient sessions, where careful approach pays off

Its understated character makes it a refreshing contrast to busier, more heavily stocked waters.

🎣 Who Big Carcass Suits

Big Carcass is an excellent choice for:

• Specimen‑minded anglers who prefer quality over numbers

• Carp anglers targeting upper‑double fish in a quiet setting

• Predator anglers seeking pike in a natural, low‑pressure water

• Coarse anglers who enjoy roach, perch, and bream fishing without crowds

• Anglers who value watercraft, stealth, and thoughtful presentation

For those who enjoy a peaceful venue where effort and patience are rewarded, Big Carcass offers memorable sessions and a satisfying challenge.

🎣 Little Carcass — Overview

Little Carcass is the smaller companion water to Big Carcass, offering a quiet, traditional coarse fishing experience. With its modest size and relaxed atmosphere, it is well suited to anglers who enjoy light‑tackle fishing, steady sport, and peaceful surroundings. As a primarily silver‑fish venue, it provides consistent action without the pressure or specimen focus of neighbouring waters.

🐟 Fish Stocks & Species

Little Carcass supports a healthy and enjoyable mix of silver fish, including:

• Roach to around 1 lb

• Perch to approximately 2 lb

• Bream to about 5 lb

• Occasional carp, though not present in significant or established numbers

This stock profile makes it ideal for anglers targeting mixed bags and traditional coarse species.

🧭 What the Venue Is Like

Anglers describe Little Carcass as:

• Quiet and understated, perfect for relaxed sessions

• Traditional, with a focus on classic coarse fishing rather than specimen hunting

• Consistent, offering regular bites from roach, perch, and bream

• A peaceful alternative to the more challenging or specimen‑orientated waters nearby

Its simplicity and charm make it a favourite for those who enjoy fishing without distractions.

🎣 Who Little Carcass Suits

Little Carcass is an excellent choice for:

• Pleasure anglers seeking steady, enjoyable sport

• Light‑tackle enthusiasts who enjoy float or light feeder fishing

• Anglers targeting silver fish in a calm, uncrowded setting

• Those wanting a relaxed session without the demands of specimen fishing

• Visitors to Big Carcass who want a gentler, more predictable alternative

Whether you’re after a net of roach, a few quality perch, or a peaceful day by the water, Little Carcass delivers a rewarding and traditional coarse fishing experience.

Head to Kirklees Street and follow the road over the hump back bridge right to the end of the street. Then follow the dirt track down past the stables and you will see Little Carcass to your right-hand side.

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