Best results come from a carefully prepared swim with enough bait to keep the fish interested. Groundbait with pellets, maggots and redworms work well and of course bread, which the fish see lots of when visitors feed the ducks. Big carp have taken a liking to fishy flavours and source boilies and go mad for sweetcorn. The best carp recorded so far is Roger Booth's 27 lbs 13oz featured in the newsletter. A simple bolt rig with a hair rig works is best for boilies. Don't fish too light because the carp and tench fight hard and find the snags before you know what's happening! The carp and tench are getting bigger now, so make sure that you use carp-friendly nets and an unhooking mat for big fish (see Carl Cotterill's gear above).

This venue has superb facilities for a family day out with walks to Ryton Wood, childrens' play areas, a hide for bird observation and several picnic areas. Over the next few years, the fishing will be developed and improved to give Leamington Angling members a great new venue whether your interest is in big carp, tench or silver fish.

Best baits at present are bread (the ducks get bags of it!), white or red maggot, red worm and sweetcorn. The feeder works early in the year but waggler is best in summer to avoid bottom weed.

Entrance to the park costs £2.00 per vehicle and there is no day ticket payable at present.

All anglers must have a valid Leamington Angling Association membership book together with an Environment Agency rod licence.

Disabled Anglers A special platform, courtesey of the Environment Agency, is now available at Ryton Pool and offers easy access for up to three disabled anglers. Blue badge holders only (RADAR key required). More details from the Visitor Centre.

Toilets are available on site at the Visitor Centre.

Barbless hooks only.

Two Rods per angler Maximum

Opening Times.Check the opening and closing times on the notice boards and allow plenty of time to pack up and leave the park.

No night fishing.

No meat or corn tins are allowed on site.

Sat Nav Coordinates: N52.349402, W1.459765

For more information, telephone 01926 312319 or email Anthony Simmons