The Carp Society

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OFFICE OPENING HOURS

SUMMER OPENING HOURS

 

Monday - Friday

OPEN 8.00am - 5.00pm

 

Saturday

OPEN 8.00am -2.00pm

 

WEEKEND FISHING:

Pre-purchase your tickets if you want to arrive outside of office hours -

Short-cut the route to success.... an invaluable guide to assist you

LAKE CLOSURES

 

Horseshoe Lake is closed from time to time for events.

 

To avoid disappointment please check the events listing before your visit.

 

To fish Horseshoe, first join The Carp Society on-line, then you'll be eligible for 24hr tickets.

 

Consider buying 'Horseshoe Dreams' DVD before your first visit - it really helps familarise you with the lake and how to fish it.

The Carp Society welcomes new members.

 

Our Headquarters are based at Horseshoe Lake in Gloucestershire in our fantastic Fishing Lodge, where we have an on-site tackle shop for all your rig and bait requirements.

 

We have three premier lakes, two in the South and one in the North.  Details for all can be found under Waters.

 

We run a number of events each year, in particular the Winter Show at Sandown Park in Esher, Surrey.  Details under Events

 

In response to our members' requests, we are delighted to announce the introduction of a number of new Ticket Options.

 

With immediate effect

 

Flexibility:

Our popular 24 hour ticket now runs from the time of arrival. The standard ticket has run from 10am-10am, but now we can offer the hours to suit you.

 

Long Stay:

4 nights for the price of 3.

96 hours for £60.

 

Concessions:

Juniors 25% off Day and 24 hour tickets.

Junior Day Rate £7.50, 24 hour rate £15.00.

Juniors must be 15 or under and must be accompanied by an adult member.  One Junior per adult.

 

Senior 25% as above.

Seniors are classed as 65 and over.

Seniors can also buy an Annual Permit at 25% discount.

 

3rd Rod:

As an add-on for Day or 24hour tickets, £5 extra per 24hr session. Only applies to double swims.

 

3rd Rod - Annual Permits:

As an add-on for Annual Permits, £50 per year.

Only applies to double swims.

 

 

NEW  TICKET OPTIONS for MEMBERS at Horseshoe Lake

Please note that for your first visit to Horseshoe, we still ask that you arrive during normal office hours, 8am-5pm Monday-Friday and 8am-2pm.

NEXT EVENT!

Saturday

6 September

 

FOX CARP EXPERIENCE 2008

 

Free admission and parking

More info

  • Rig Masterclass
  • Q&A Forums
  • Demos
  • Bivvy Village
  • Spodding Champs
  • 'Play your cards right'
  • Bar & BBQ

Anglers in attendance include:

 

Ian Chillcott

Andy Little

Colin Davidson

Steve Spurgeon

Chris Rose

Ian Welch

Tom Maker

Steve Mogford

Mark Barrett

Gary Lowe

Carl Goulsbra

Adam Clewer

Matt Ridley

Chris Boyda

 

More info

 

Jason Clapp; Horseshoe Record

45lb 4oz. 6 May 2008

Lee Plant; Langholme Record

37lb 9oz. 11 June 2008

Nathan Fox; Farriers Record

38lb 8oz. 8 May 2008

DIGITAL FISHING COURSE

with Pete Castle

4 and 5 October 2008

 

A weekend of digital fishing photography with one of the UK's leading fishing photographers.

 

More Info

 

 

GALLERIES

 

Please keep sending your photos!

 

We're working on a new website to be launched soon and they will all be up there as soon as possible.

PLANNING YOUR

BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND?

If you're wondering how to spend your weekend, why not come to Horseshoe?  We are never over-full and right now there's plenty of swims available. 

 

Arrive before 2pm on Saturday.

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