Common & Mirror Carp

Highly adaptable and fast-growing, mirror and common carp are perfect for angling lakes and ornamental ponds alike. With their golden-bronze colouring and robust health, both varieties add life and colour to any water body.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Tench cope with all the seasonal water temperatures but are most active in the summer months.
They are fairly resistant to low oxygen.
They suit all water conditions but are not suited to fast flowing rivers.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Tench do not cope as well as some fish with highly stocked match fisheries
They are best suited where competition is more relaxed

Diet & Feeding ‍

Natural diet (insects, algae, pellets, etc.)

Care & Health Tips 

Tench are generally resistant to disease and are regarded as hardy
Tench can live over 50 years in certain conditions

Environmental Impact 

Tench are native to the UK and can be stocked into all waters with the necessary EA
permits.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Thrive in all UK temperature variations.
Best suited to ponds or lakes.
1-3 meters of depth is perfect for Ide.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

A biomass of 2 tons is common in fisheries in an acre of water, anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Ide eat all aquatic invertebrates and some plants but grow faster with supplementary food.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Ide are a shoaling fish and integrate with other species very well.
They reproduce in most conditions.
Ide seem resistant to diseases but are not as tolerant to low oxygen as some species.
Life span about 20 years.

Environmental Impact 

Ide are non-native originating from Europe.
They are now widespread in the UK and are very popular.
Stocking of these fish is only permitted in enclosed waters and is subject to EA permitting as all fish are.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Carp are the land rover of coarse fish and fit into most conditions, they like warm water and lots of food.
They are fast growing 1-3 m of depth and the bigger the lake the more they like it.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Carp can be stocked heavily and some fisheries have more than 5 tons to the acre with aerators.
2 tons to the acre is considered to be about right and anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Carp eat most things found in their environment and love pelleted food which make them grow rapidly.
They are quite happy to fend for themselves.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Carp soon become the dominant species as they are strong and grow fast
They are the principal target species for anglers

Care & Health Tips 

Carp are susceptible to several diseases but generally are happy and healthy.

Environmental Impact 

Carp are non-native but introduced so long ago that they are effectively native to all of the UK.
Carp do not suit fast flowing rivers, and the EA restrict their stocking into rivers, but allow them to be stocked in most other waters subject to permits.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Carp are the land rover of coarse fish and fit into most conditions, they like warm water and lots of food.
They are fast growing 1-3 m of depth and the bigger the lake the more they like it.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Carp can be stocked heavily and some fisheries have more than 5 tons to the acre with aerators.
2 tons to the acre is considered to be about right and anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Carp eat most things found in their environment and love pelleted food which make them grow rapidly.
They are quite happy to fend for themselves.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Carp soon become the dominant species as they are strong and grow fast
They are the principal target species for anglers

Care & Health Tips 

Carp are susceptible to several diseases but generally are happy and healthy.

Environmental Impact 

Carp are non-native but introduced so long ago that they are effectively native to all of the UK.
Carp do not suit fast flowing rivers, and the EA restrict their stocking into rivers, but allow them to be stocked in most other waters subject to permits.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Carp are the land rover of coarse fish and fit into most conditions, they like warm water and lots of food.
They are fast growing 1-3 m of depth and the bigger the lake the more they like it.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Carp can be stocked heavily and some fisheries have more than 5 tons to the acre with aerators.
2 tons to the acre is considered to be about right and anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Carp eat most things found in their environment and love pelleted food which make them grow rapidly.
They are quite happy to fend for themselves.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Carp soon become the dominant species as they are strong and grow fast
They are the principal target species for anglers

Care & Health Tips 

Carp are susceptible to several diseases but generally are happy and healthy.

Environmental Impact 

Carp are non-native but introduced so long ago that they are effectively native to all of the UK.
Carp do not suit fast flowing rivers, and the EA restrict their stocking into rivers, but allow them to be stocked in most other waters subject to permits.

Lucky dip box

It's a surprise! Each lucky dip box contains a mixture of whatever fish is available on the day of dispatch, and we'll always try to include a bit of everything.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Tench cope with all the seasonal water temperatures but are most active in the summer months.
They are fairly resistant to low oxygen.
They suit all water conditions but are not suited to fast flowing rivers.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Tench do not cope as well as some fish with highly stocked match fisheries
They are best suited where competition is more relaxed

Diet & Feeding ‍

Natural diet (insects, algae, pellets, etc.)

Care & Health Tips 

Tench are generally resistant to disease and are regarded as hardy
Tench can live over 50 years in certain conditions

Environmental Impact 

Tench are native to the UK and can be stocked into all waters with the necessary EA
permits.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Thrive in all UK temperature variations.
Best suited to ponds or lakes.
1-3 meters of depth is perfect for Ide.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

A biomass of 2 tons is common in fisheries in an acre of water, anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Ide eat all aquatic invertebrates and some plants but grow faster with supplementary food.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Ide are a shoaling fish and integrate with other species very well.
They reproduce in most conditions.
Ide seem resistant to diseases but are not as tolerant to low oxygen as some species.
Life span about 20 years.

Environmental Impact 

Ide are non-native originating from Europe.
They are now widespread in the UK and are very popular.
Stocking of these fish is only permitted in enclosed waters and is subject to EA permitting as all fish are.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Carp are the land rover of coarse fish and fit into most conditions, they like warm water and lots of food.
They are fast growing 1-3 m of depth and the bigger the lake the more they like it.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Carp can be stocked heavily and some fisheries have more than 5 tons to the acre with aerators.
2 tons to the acre is considered to be about right and anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Carp eat most things found in their environment and love pelleted food which make them grow rapidly.
They are quite happy to fend for themselves.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Carp soon become the dominant species as they are strong and grow fast
They are the principal target species for anglers

Care & Health Tips 

Carp are susceptible to several diseases but generally are happy and healthy.

Environmental Impact 

Carp are non-native but introduced so long ago that they are effectively native to all of the UK.
Carp do not suit fast flowing rivers, and the EA restrict their stocking into rivers, but allow them to be stocked in most other waters subject to permits.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Carp are the land rover of coarse fish and fit into most conditions, they like warm water and lots of food.
They are fast growing 1-3 m of depth and the bigger the lake the more they like it.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Carp can be stocked heavily and some fisheries have more than 5 tons to the acre with aerators.
2 tons to the acre is considered to be about right and anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Carp eat most things found in their environment and love pelleted food which make them grow rapidly.
They are quite happy to fend for themselves.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Carp soon become the dominant species as they are strong and grow fast
They are the principal target species for anglers

Care & Health Tips 

Carp are susceptible to several diseases but generally are happy and healthy.

Environmental Impact 

Carp are non-native but introduced so long ago that they are effectively native to all of the UK.
Carp do not suit fast flowing rivers, and the EA restrict their stocking into rivers, but allow them to be stocked in most other waters subject to permits.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Carp are the land rover of coarse fish and fit into most conditions, they like warm water and lots of food.
They are fast growing 1-3 m of depth and the bigger the lake the more they like it.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Carp can be stocked heavily and some fisheries have more than 5 tons to the acre with aerators.
2 tons to the acre is considered to be about right and anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Carp eat most things found in their environment and love pelleted food which make them grow rapidly.
They are quite happy to fend for themselves.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Carp soon become the dominant species as they are strong and grow fast
They are the principal target species for anglers

Care & Health Tips 

Carp are susceptible to several diseases but generally are happy and healthy.

Environmental Impact 

Carp are non-native but introduced so long ago that they are effectively native to all of the UK.
Carp do not suit fast flowing rivers, and the EA restrict their stocking into rivers, but allow them to be stocked in most other waters subject to permits.

Ghost Carp

Highly adaptable and fast-growing, Ghost Carp are good for angling or ornamental purposes alike. With their pale, ghostly scales and robust health, this species adds a striking splash of colour and character to any water body.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Tench cope with all the seasonal water temperatures but are most active in the summer months.
They are fairly resistant to low oxygen.
They suit all water conditions but are not suited to fast flowing rivers.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Tench do not cope as well as some fish with highly stocked match fisheries
They are best suited where competition is more relaxed

Diet & Feeding ‍

Natural diet (insects, algae, pellets, etc.)

Care & Health Tips 

Tench are generally resistant to disease and are regarded as hardy
Tench can live over 50 years in certain conditions

Environmental Impact 

Tench are native to the UK and can be stocked into all waters with the necessary EA
permits.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Thrive in all UK temperature variations.
Best suited to ponds or lakes.
1-3 meters of depth is perfect for Ide.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

A biomass of 2 tons is common in fisheries in an acre of water, anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Ide eat all aquatic invertebrates and some plants but grow faster with supplementary food.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Ide are a shoaling fish and integrate with other species very well.
They reproduce in most conditions.
Ide seem resistant to diseases but are not as tolerant to low oxygen as some species.
Life span about 20 years.

Environmental Impact 

Ide are non-native originating from Europe.
They are now widespread in the UK and are very popular.
Stocking of these fish is only permitted in enclosed waters and is subject to EA permitting as all fish are.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Carp are the land rover of coarse fish and fit into most conditions, they like warm water and lots of food.
They are fast growing 1-3 m of depth and the bigger the lake the more they like it.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Carp can be stocked heavily and some fisheries have more than 5 tons to the acre with aerators.
2 tons to the acre is considered to be about right and anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Carp eat most things found in their environment and love pelleted food which make them grow rapidly.
They are quite happy to fend for themselves.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Carp soon become the dominant species as they are strong and grow fast
They are the principal target species for anglers

Care & Health Tips 

Carp are susceptible to several diseases but generally are happy and healthy.

Environmental Impact 

Carp are non-native but introduced so long ago that they are effectively native to all of the UK.
Carp do not suit fast flowing rivers, and the EA restrict their stocking into rivers, but allow them to be stocked in most other waters subject to permits.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Carp are the land rover of coarse fish and fit into most conditions, they like warm water and lots of food.
They are fast growing 1-3 m of depth and the bigger the lake the more they like it.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Carp can be stocked heavily and some fisheries have more than 5 tons to the acre with aerators.
2 tons to the acre is considered to be about right and anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Carp eat most things found in their environment and love pelleted food which make them grow rapidly.
They are quite happy to fend for themselves.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Carp soon become the dominant species as they are strong and grow fast
They are the principal target species for anglers

Care & Health Tips 

Carp are susceptible to several diseases but generally are happy and healthy.

Environmental Impact 

Carp are non-native but introduced so long ago that they are effectively native to all of the UK.
Carp do not suit fast flowing rivers, and the EA restrict their stocking into rivers, but allow them to be stocked in most other waters subject to permits.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Carp are the land rover of coarse fish and fit into most conditions, they like warm water and lots of food.
They are fast growing 1-3 m of depth and the bigger the lake the more they like it.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Carp can be stocked heavily and some fisheries have more than 5 tons to the acre with aerators.
2 tons to the acre is considered to be about right and anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Carp eat most things found in their environment and love pelleted food which make them grow rapidly.
They are quite happy to fend for themselves.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Carp soon become the dominant species as they are strong and grow fast
They are the principal target species for anglers

Care & Health Tips 

Carp are susceptible to several diseases but generally are happy and healthy.

Environmental Impact 

Carp are non-native but introduced so long ago that they are effectively native to all of the UK.
Carp do not suit fast flowing rivers, and the EA restrict their stocking into rivers, but allow them to be stocked in most other waters subject to permits.

Roach and Rudd Broodstock

A tough, adaptable fish which settles into ponds easily and breed readily once established.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Tench cope with all the seasonal water temperatures but are most active in the summer months.
They are fairly resistant to low oxygen.
They suit all water conditions but are not suited to fast flowing rivers.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Tench do not cope as well as some fish with highly stocked match fisheries
They are best suited where competition is more relaxed

Diet & Feeding ‍

Natural diet (insects, algae, pellets, etc.)

Care & Health Tips 

Tench are generally resistant to disease and are regarded as hardy
Tench can live over 50 years in certain conditions

Environmental Impact 

Tench are native to the UK and can be stocked into all waters with the necessary EA
permits.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Thrive in all UK temperature variations.
Best suited to ponds or lakes.
1-3 meters of depth is perfect for Ide.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

A biomass of 2 tons is common in fisheries in an acre of water, anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Ide eat all aquatic invertebrates and some plants but grow faster with supplementary food.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Ide are a shoaling fish and integrate with other species very well.
They reproduce in most conditions.
Ide seem resistant to diseases but are not as tolerant to low oxygen as some species.
Life span about 20 years.

Environmental Impact 

Ide are non-native originating from Europe.
They are now widespread in the UK and are very popular.
Stocking of these fish is only permitted in enclosed waters and is subject to EA permitting as all fish are.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Carp are the land rover of coarse fish and fit into most conditions, they like warm water and lots of food.
They are fast growing 1-3 m of depth and the bigger the lake the more they like it.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Carp can be stocked heavily and some fisheries have more than 5 tons to the acre with aerators.
2 tons to the acre is considered to be about right and anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Carp eat most things found in their environment and love pelleted food which make them grow rapidly.
They are quite happy to fend for themselves.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Carp soon become the dominant species as they are strong and grow fast
They are the principal target species for anglers

Care & Health Tips 

Carp are susceptible to several diseases but generally are happy and healthy.

Environmental Impact 

Carp are non-native but introduced so long ago that they are effectively native to all of the UK.
Carp do not suit fast flowing rivers, and the EA restrict their stocking into rivers, but allow them to be stocked in most other waters subject to permits.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Carp are the land rover of coarse fish and fit into most conditions, they like warm water and lots of food.
They are fast growing 1-3 m of depth and the bigger the lake the more they like it.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Carp can be stocked heavily and some fisheries have more than 5 tons to the acre with aerators.
2 tons to the acre is considered to be about right and anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Carp eat most things found in their environment and love pelleted food which make them grow rapidly.
They are quite happy to fend for themselves.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Carp soon become the dominant species as they are strong and grow fast
They are the principal target species for anglers

Care & Health Tips 

Carp are susceptible to several diseases but generally are happy and healthy.

Environmental Impact 

Carp are non-native but introduced so long ago that they are effectively native to all of the UK.
Carp do not suit fast flowing rivers, and the EA restrict their stocking into rivers, but allow them to be stocked in most other waters subject to permits.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Carp are the land rover of coarse fish and fit into most conditions, they like warm water and lots of food.
They are fast growing 1-3 m of depth and the bigger the lake the more they like it.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Carp can be stocked heavily and some fisheries have more than 5 tons to the acre with aerators.
2 tons to the acre is considered to be about right and anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Carp eat most things found in their environment and love pelleted food which make them grow rapidly.
They are quite happy to fend for themselves.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Carp soon become the dominant species as they are strong and grow fast
They are the principal target species for anglers

Care & Health Tips 

Carp are susceptible to several diseases but generally are happy and healthy.

Environmental Impact 

Carp are non-native but introduced so long ago that they are effectively native to all of the UK.
Carp do not suit fast flowing rivers, and the EA restrict their stocking into rivers, but allow them to be stocked in most other waters subject to permits.

Chub

Chub are a hardy, adaptable coarse fish found in rivers throughout the UK, known for their thick-set body, broad head, and wary, opportunistic nature. They'll take a huge range of baits, from bread and meat to lures and floating crust, and stay active even in cold winter water when many other species go quiet, making them a popular year-round target for anglers.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Tench cope with all the seasonal water temperatures but are most active in the summer months.
They are fairly resistant to low oxygen.
They suit all water conditions but are not suited to fast flowing rivers.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Tench do not cope as well as some fish with highly stocked match fisheries
They are best suited where competition is more relaxed

Diet & Feeding ‍

Natural diet (insects, algae, pellets, etc.)

Care & Health Tips 

Tench are generally resistant to disease and are regarded as hardy
Tench can live over 50 years in certain conditions

Environmental Impact 

Tench are native to the UK and can be stocked into all waters with the necessary EA
permits.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Thrive in all UK temperature variations.
Best suited to ponds or lakes.
1-3 meters of depth is perfect for Ide.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

A biomass of 2 tons is common in fisheries in an acre of water, anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Ide eat all aquatic invertebrates and some plants but grow faster with supplementary food.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Ide are a shoaling fish and integrate with other species very well.
They reproduce in most conditions.
Ide seem resistant to diseases but are not as tolerant to low oxygen as some species.
Life span about 20 years.

Environmental Impact 

Ide are non-native originating from Europe.
They are now widespread in the UK and are very popular.
Stocking of these fish is only permitted in enclosed waters and is subject to EA permitting as all fish are.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Carp are the land rover of coarse fish and fit into most conditions, they like warm water and lots of food.
They are fast growing 1-3 m of depth and the bigger the lake the more they like it.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Carp can be stocked heavily and some fisheries have more than 5 tons to the acre with aerators.
2 tons to the acre is considered to be about right and anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Carp eat most things found in their environment and love pelleted food which make them grow rapidly.
They are quite happy to fend for themselves.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Carp soon become the dominant species as they are strong and grow fast
They are the principal target species for anglers

Care & Health Tips 

Carp are susceptible to several diseases but generally are happy and healthy.

Environmental Impact 

Carp are non-native but introduced so long ago that they are effectively native to all of the UK.
Carp do not suit fast flowing rivers, and the EA restrict their stocking into rivers, but allow them to be stocked in most other waters subject to permits.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Carp are the land rover of coarse fish and fit into most conditions, they like warm water and lots of food.
They are fast growing 1-3 m of depth and the bigger the lake the more they like it.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Carp can be stocked heavily and some fisheries have more than 5 tons to the acre with aerators.
2 tons to the acre is considered to be about right and anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Carp eat most things found in their environment and love pelleted food which make them grow rapidly.
They are quite happy to fend for themselves.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Carp soon become the dominant species as they are strong and grow fast
They are the principal target species for anglers

Care & Health Tips 

Carp are susceptible to several diseases but generally are happy and healthy.

Environmental Impact 

Carp are non-native but introduced so long ago that they are effectively native to all of the UK.
Carp do not suit fast flowing rivers, and the EA restrict their stocking into rivers, but allow them to be stocked in most other waters subject to permits.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Carp are the land rover of coarse fish and fit into most conditions, they like warm water and lots of food.
They are fast growing 1-3 m of depth and the bigger the lake the more they like it.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Carp can be stocked heavily and some fisheries have more than 5 tons to the acre with aerators.
2 tons to the acre is considered to be about right and anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Carp eat most things found in their environment and love pelleted food which make them grow rapidly.
They are quite happy to fend for themselves.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Carp soon become the dominant species as they are strong and grow fast
They are the principal target species for anglers

Care & Health Tips 

Carp are susceptible to several diseases but generally are happy and healthy.

Environmental Impact 

Carp are non-native but introduced so long ago that they are effectively native to all of the UK.
Carp do not suit fast flowing rivers, and the EA restrict their stocking into rivers, but allow them to be stocked in most other waters subject to permits.

Barbel

Barbel are a powerful, streamlined river fish prized by anglers for their strength and hard-fighting runs. Recognisable by their barbel-like whiskers (barbules) around the mouth, bronze-brown colouring, and torpedo-shaped body. They are found in rivers but over the last 20 years they have shown their ability to adapt to still waters and are now commonly found in fisheries. They give variety to fisheries and there are still many anglers that have not caught one.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Tench cope with all the seasonal water temperatures but are most active in the summer months.
They are fairly resistant to low oxygen.
They suit all water conditions but are not suited to fast flowing rivers.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Tench do not cope as well as some fish with highly stocked match fisheries
They are best suited where competition is more relaxed

Diet & Feeding ‍

Natural diet (insects, algae, pellets, etc.)

Care & Health Tips 

Tench are generally resistant to disease and are regarded as hardy
Tench can live over 50 years in certain conditions

Environmental Impact 

Tench are native to the UK and can be stocked into all waters with the necessary EA
permits.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Thrive in all UK temperature variations.
Best suited to ponds or lakes.
1-3 meters of depth is perfect for Ide.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

A biomass of 2 tons is common in fisheries in an acre of water, anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Ide eat all aquatic invertebrates and some plants but grow faster with supplementary food.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Ide are a shoaling fish and integrate with other species very well.
They reproduce in most conditions.
Ide seem resistant to diseases but are not as tolerant to low oxygen as some species.
Life span about 20 years.

Environmental Impact 

Ide are non-native originating from Europe.
They are now widespread in the UK and are very popular.
Stocking of these fish is only permitted in enclosed waters and is subject to EA permitting as all fish are.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Carp are the land rover of coarse fish and fit into most conditions, they like warm water and lots of food.
They are fast growing 1-3 m of depth and the bigger the lake the more they like it.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Carp can be stocked heavily and some fisheries have more than 5 tons to the acre with aerators.
2 tons to the acre is considered to be about right and anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Carp eat most things found in their environment and love pelleted food which make them grow rapidly.
They are quite happy to fend for themselves.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Carp soon become the dominant species as they are strong and grow fast
They are the principal target species for anglers

Care & Health Tips 

Carp are susceptible to several diseases but generally are happy and healthy.

Environmental Impact 

Carp are non-native but introduced so long ago that they are effectively native to all of the UK.
Carp do not suit fast flowing rivers, and the EA restrict their stocking into rivers, but allow them to be stocked in most other waters subject to permits.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Carp are the land rover of coarse fish and fit into most conditions, they like warm water and lots of food.
They are fast growing 1-3 m of depth and the bigger the lake the more they like it.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Carp can be stocked heavily and some fisheries have more than 5 tons to the acre with aerators.
2 tons to the acre is considered to be about right and anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Carp eat most things found in their environment and love pelleted food which make them grow rapidly.
They are quite happy to fend for themselves.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Carp soon become the dominant species as they are strong and grow fast
They are the principal target species for anglers

Care & Health Tips 

Carp are susceptible to several diseases but generally are happy and healthy.

Environmental Impact 

Carp are non-native but introduced so long ago that they are effectively native to all of the UK.
Carp do not suit fast flowing rivers, and the EA restrict their stocking into rivers, but allow them to be stocked in most other waters subject to permits.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Carp are the land rover of coarse fish and fit into most conditions, they like warm water and lots of food.
They are fast growing 1-3 m of depth and the bigger the lake the more they like it.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Carp can be stocked heavily and some fisheries have more than 5 tons to the acre with aerators.
2 tons to the acre is considered to be about right and anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Carp eat most things found in their environment and love pelleted food which make them grow rapidly.
They are quite happy to fend for themselves.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Carp soon become the dominant species as they are strong and grow fast
They are the principal target species for anglers

Care & Health Tips 

Carp are susceptible to several diseases but generally are happy and healthy.

Environmental Impact 

Carp are non-native but introduced so long ago that they are effectively native to all of the UK.
Carp do not suit fast flowing rivers, and the EA restrict their stocking into rivers, but allow them to be stocked in most other waters subject to permits.

F1 Carp

F1 carp are a fast-growing hybrid, bred by crossing common carp with crucian carp, and are a mainstay of commercial fisheries across the UK. They're prized for their small, manageable head-to-body ratio, hard fighting spirit, and rapid growth rate, staying feeding-active even in cold weather when other carp slow down.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Tench cope with all the seasonal water temperatures but are most active in the summer months.
They are fairly resistant to low oxygen.
They suit all water conditions but are not suited to fast flowing rivers.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Tench do not cope as well as some fish with highly stocked match fisheries
They are best suited where competition is more relaxed

Diet & Feeding ‍

Natural diet (insects, algae, pellets, etc.)

Care & Health Tips 

Tench are generally resistant to disease and are regarded as hardy
Tench can live over 50 years in certain conditions

Environmental Impact 

Tench are native to the UK and can be stocked into all waters with the necessary EA
permits.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Thrive in all UK temperature variations.
Best suited to ponds or lakes.
1-3 meters of depth is perfect for Ide.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

A biomass of 2 tons is common in fisheries in an acre of water, anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Ide eat all aquatic invertebrates and some plants but grow faster with supplementary food.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Ide are a shoaling fish and integrate with other species very well.
They reproduce in most conditions.
Ide seem resistant to diseases but are not as tolerant to low oxygen as some species.
Life span about 20 years.

Environmental Impact 

Ide are non-native originating from Europe.
They are now widespread in the UK and are very popular.
Stocking of these fish is only permitted in enclosed waters and is subject to EA permitting as all fish are.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Carp are the land rover of coarse fish and fit into most conditions, they like warm water and lots of food.
They are fast growing 1-3 m of depth and the bigger the lake the more they like it.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Carp can be stocked heavily and some fisheries have more than 5 tons to the acre with aerators.
2 tons to the acre is considered to be about right and anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Carp eat most things found in their environment and love pelleted food which make them grow rapidly.
They are quite happy to fend for themselves.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Carp soon become the dominant species as they are strong and grow fast
They are the principal target species for anglers

Care & Health Tips 

Carp are susceptible to several diseases but generally are happy and healthy.

Environmental Impact 

Carp are non-native but introduced so long ago that they are effectively native to all of the UK.
Carp do not suit fast flowing rivers, and the EA restrict their stocking into rivers, but allow them to be stocked in most other waters subject to permits.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Carp are the land rover of coarse fish and fit into most conditions, they like warm water and lots of food.
They are fast growing 1-3 m of depth and the bigger the lake the more they like it.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Carp can be stocked heavily and some fisheries have more than 5 tons to the acre with aerators.
2 tons to the acre is considered to be about right and anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Carp eat most things found in their environment and love pelleted food which make them grow rapidly.
They are quite happy to fend for themselves.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Carp soon become the dominant species as they are strong and grow fast
They are the principal target species for anglers

Care & Health Tips 

Carp are susceptible to several diseases but generally are happy and healthy.

Environmental Impact 

Carp are non-native but introduced so long ago that they are effectively native to all of the UK.
Carp do not suit fast flowing rivers, and the EA restrict their stocking into rivers, but allow them to be stocked in most other waters subject to permits.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Carp are the land rover of coarse fish and fit into most conditions, they like warm water and lots of food.
They are fast growing 1-3 m of depth and the bigger the lake the more they like it.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Carp can be stocked heavily and some fisheries have more than 5 tons to the acre with aerators.
2 tons to the acre is considered to be about right and anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Carp eat most things found in their environment and love pelleted food which make them grow rapidly.
They are quite happy to fend for themselves.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Carp soon become the dominant species as they are strong and grow fast
They are the principal target species for anglers

Care & Health Tips 

Carp are susceptible to several diseases but generally are happy and healthy.

Environmental Impact 

Carp are non-native but introduced so long ago that they are effectively native to all of the UK.
Carp do not suit fast flowing rivers, and the EA restrict their stocking into rivers, but allow them to be stocked in most other waters subject to permits.

Ide

A lively, silver-scaled fish ideal for restocking ponds and fisheries. Known for its hardiness and active swimming, the Ide adapts well to a range of water conditions.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Tench cope with all the seasonal water temperatures but are most active in the summer months.
They are fairly resistant to low oxygen.
They suit all water conditions but are not suited to fast flowing rivers.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Tench do not cope as well as some fish with highly stocked match fisheries
They are best suited where competition is more relaxed

Diet & Feeding ‍

Natural diet (insects, algae, pellets, etc.)

Care & Health Tips 

Tench are generally resistant to disease and are regarded as hardy
Tench can live over 50 years in certain conditions

Environmental Impact 

Tench are native to the UK and can be stocked into all waters with the necessary EA
permits.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Thrive in all UK temperature variations.
Best suited to ponds or lakes.
1-3 meters of depth is perfect for Ide.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

A biomass of 2 tons is common in fisheries in an acre of water, anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Ide eat all aquatic invertebrates and some plants but grow faster with supplementary food.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Ide are a shoaling fish and integrate with other species very well.
They reproduce in most conditions.
Ide seem resistant to diseases but are not as tolerant to low oxygen as some species.
Life span about 20 years.

Environmental Impact 

Ide are non-native originating from Europe.
They are now widespread in the UK and are very popular.
Stocking of these fish is only permitted in enclosed waters and is subject to EA permitting as all fish are.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Carp are the land rover of coarse fish and fit into most conditions, they like warm water and lots of food.
They are fast growing 1-3 m of depth and the bigger the lake the more they like it.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Carp can be stocked heavily and some fisheries have more than 5 tons to the acre with aerators.
2 tons to the acre is considered to be about right and anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Carp eat most things found in their environment and love pelleted food which make them grow rapidly.
They are quite happy to fend for themselves.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Carp soon become the dominant species as they are strong and grow fast
They are the principal target species for anglers

Care & Health Tips 

Carp are susceptible to several diseases but generally are happy and healthy.

Environmental Impact 

Carp are non-native but introduced so long ago that they are effectively native to all of the UK.
Carp do not suit fast flowing rivers, and the EA restrict their stocking into rivers, but allow them to be stocked in most other waters subject to permits.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Carp are the land rover of coarse fish and fit into most conditions, they like warm water and lots of food.
They are fast growing 1-3 m of depth and the bigger the lake the more they like it.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Carp can be stocked heavily and some fisheries have more than 5 tons to the acre with aerators.
2 tons to the acre is considered to be about right and anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Carp eat most things found in their environment and love pelleted food which make them grow rapidly.
They are quite happy to fend for themselves.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Carp soon become the dominant species as they are strong and grow fast
They are the principal target species for anglers

Care & Health Tips 

Carp are susceptible to several diseases but generally are happy and healthy.

Environmental Impact 

Carp are non-native but introduced so long ago that they are effectively native to all of the UK.
Carp do not suit fast flowing rivers, and the EA restrict their stocking into rivers, but allow them to be stocked in most other waters subject to permits.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Carp are the land rover of coarse fish and fit into most conditions, they like warm water and lots of food.
They are fast growing 1-3 m of depth and the bigger the lake the more they like it.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Carp can be stocked heavily and some fisheries have more than 5 tons to the acre with aerators.
2 tons to the acre is considered to be about right and anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Carp eat most things found in their environment and love pelleted food which make them grow rapidly.
They are quite happy to fend for themselves.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Carp soon become the dominant species as they are strong and grow fast
They are the principal target species for anglers

Care & Health Tips 

Carp are susceptible to several diseases but generally are happy and healthy.

Environmental Impact 

Carp are non-native but introduced so long ago that they are effectively native to all of the UK.
Carp do not suit fast flowing rivers, and the EA restrict their stocking into rivers, but allow them to be stocked in most other waters subject to permits.

Tench Green & Golden

Green and golden tench, born 2025: The tench is a classic pond favourite, recognised by its olive-green sheen and calm temperament. A resilient bottom-dweller that thrives in natural ponds and lakes, it helps maintain a balanced ecosystem.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Tench cope with all the seasonal water temperatures but are most active in the summer months.
They are fairly resistant to low oxygen.
They suit all water conditions but are not suited to fast flowing rivers.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Tench do not cope as well as some fish with highly stocked match fisheries
They are best suited where competition is more relaxed

Diet & Feeding ‍

Natural diet (insects, algae, pellets, etc.)

Care & Health Tips 

Tench are generally resistant to disease and are regarded as hardy
Tench can live over 50 years in certain conditions

Environmental Impact 

Tench are native to the UK and can be stocked into all waters with the necessary EA
permits.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Thrive in all UK temperature variations.
Best suited to ponds or lakes.
1-3 meters of depth is perfect for Ide.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

A biomass of 2 tons is common in fisheries in an acre of water, anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Ide eat all aquatic invertebrates and some plants but grow faster with supplementary food.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Ide are a shoaling fish and integrate with other species very well.
They reproduce in most conditions.
Ide seem resistant to diseases but are not as tolerant to low oxygen as some species.
Life span about 20 years.

Environmental Impact 

Ide are non-native originating from Europe.
They are now widespread in the UK and are very popular.
Stocking of these fish is only permitted in enclosed waters and is subject to EA permitting as all fish are.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Carp are the land rover of coarse fish and fit into most conditions, they like warm water and lots of food.
They are fast growing 1-3 m of depth and the bigger the lake the more they like it.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Carp can be stocked heavily and some fisheries have more than 5 tons to the acre with aerators.
2 tons to the acre is considered to be about right and anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Carp eat most things found in their environment and love pelleted food which make them grow rapidly.
They are quite happy to fend for themselves.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Carp soon become the dominant species as they are strong and grow fast
They are the principal target species for anglers

Care & Health Tips 

Carp are susceptible to several diseases but generally are happy and healthy.

Environmental Impact 

Carp are non-native but introduced so long ago that they are effectively native to all of the UK.
Carp do not suit fast flowing rivers, and the EA restrict their stocking into rivers, but allow them to be stocked in most other waters subject to permits.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Carp are the land rover of coarse fish and fit into most conditions, they like warm water and lots of food.
They are fast growing 1-3 m of depth and the bigger the lake the more they like it.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Carp can be stocked heavily and some fisheries have more than 5 tons to the acre with aerators.
2 tons to the acre is considered to be about right and anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Carp eat most things found in their environment and love pelleted food which make them grow rapidly.
They are quite happy to fend for themselves.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Carp soon become the dominant species as they are strong and grow fast
They are the principal target species for anglers

Care & Health Tips 

Carp are susceptible to several diseases but generally are happy and healthy.

Environmental Impact 

Carp are non-native but introduced so long ago that they are effectively native to all of the UK.
Carp do not suit fast flowing rivers, and the EA restrict their stocking into rivers, but allow them to be stocked in most other waters subject to permits.

Habitat & Water Conditions ‍

Carp are the land rover of coarse fish and fit into most conditions, they like warm water and lots of food.
They are fast growing 1-3 m of depth and the bigger the lake the more they like it.

Stocking Recommendations ‍

Carp can be stocked heavily and some fisheries have more than 5 tons to the acre with aerators.
2 tons to the acre is considered to be about right and anything less is better.

Diet & Feeding ‍

Carp eat most things found in their environment and love pelleted food which make them grow rapidly.
They are quite happy to fend for themselves.

Behaviour & Compatibility 

Carp soon become the dominant species as they are strong and grow fast
They are the principal target species for anglers

Care & Health Tips 

Carp are susceptible to several diseases but generally are happy and healthy.

Environmental Impact 

Carp are non-native but introduced so long ago that they are effectively native to all of the UK.
Carp do not suit fast flowing rivers, and the EA restrict their stocking into rivers, but allow them to be stocked in most other waters subject to permits.

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