Lakes, rivers, methods and rules, from anglers for anglers.
Lakes, 14 April 2026
The right venue, simple tackle and short, successful first trips. Practical tips so your child doesn't get bored but can't wait to go back to the water.
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Lakes, 8 April 2026
Vast reservoirs, night-fishing carp sections and strict but sensible rules. Here is what to know before your first trip to French carp waters.
Lakes, 2 April 2026
An Austrian mountain lake, a Slovak reservoir or a Croatian river is a tempting goal, but a Hungarian licence is worth nothing across the border. What to sort out before you set off.
Lakes, 27 March 2026
Big fish do not grow out of advertisements but out of years of careful work. Food, stocking density, water quality and gentle handling are what really make a lake's stock special.
Lakes, 21 March 2026
Winter is not a dead season, it just plays by different rules. Where to look for fish in cold water, what to try, and what to keep in mind before you step onto the ice.
Lakes, 15 March 2026
Three days on the bank are only a pleasure if you do not discover on the second evening that the water has run out or your phone is dead. Here is how to plan a multi-day fishing trip.
Lakes, 9 March 2026
A good peg is half the battle, but only if you know what you are booking. Here is what to check on the peg map, in the lake rules and in the cancellation terms before you pay.
Lakes, 3 March 2026
A comfortable, well-stocked private lake or a more natural, cheaper club water? We compare the two so you can see which suits your style of fishing.
Lakes, 25 February 2026
Reservoir levels rise and fall regularly, and the fish move with them. Here is how to read a reservoir bed and adapt your fishing to the water regime.
Lakes, 19 February 2026
Oxbow lakes are cut-off river bends: calm, weedy waters with a wide range of fish. Here is how to read them and what to keep in mind for successful, fish-friendly sessions.
Lakes, 13 February 2026
Dark water, deep soft silt and thick weed – peat pit lakes are a world of their own. Here is how to fish them successfully, safely and with respect for nature.
Lakes, 7 February 2026
Clear water and steep margins make gravel pits a real test. Here is how to read the lake bed, where to look for fish and what to watch out for on the bank.