Farriers Lake situated in the Costwold Water park was acquired on long term lease by the Carp Society and opened in 1997 on a syndicate basis limited to 85 anglers.
Farriers is a 32 acre lake which regularly produces large mirrors and many commons over 40lb and double-figure Pike for winter fishing. We estimate a good stocking of 250/300 carp with an average weight of 30+lb.
Current lake record held by Les Bamford - Percy 50lb caught November 2024
Previous lake record held by Pete Foote is a 50lb 14oz common caught Oct 2016
To join Farriers you will need to firstly apply for a space on the waitlist - see the tickets page for more information.
FOR FARRIERS WAITLIST INFORMATION PLEASE SEE THE 'TICKETS' TAB
Farriers Lake situated in the Costwold Water park was acquired on long term lease by the Carp Society and opened in 1997 on a syndicate basis limited to 85 anglers.
Farriers is a 32 acre lake which regularly produces large mirrors and many commons over 40lb and double-figure Pike for winter fishing. We estimate a good stocking of 250/300 carp with an average weight of 30+lb.
Current lake record held by Les Bamford - Percy 50lb caught November 2024
Previous lake record held by Pete Foote is a 50lb 14oz common caught Oct 2016
To join Farriers you will need to firstly apply for a space on the waitlist - see the tickets page for more information.
FOR FARRIERS WAITLIST INFORMATION PLEASE SEE THE 'TICKETS' TAB
The waitlist is currently closed, please read below when to call in 2025
Farriers is run as a permit only water.
Places are limited and expected to sell fast, so please check through the criteria and terms.
The waitlist will open at 9am Tuesday 4th February 2025, applicable ONLY for members that have held a Horseshoe PERMIT for the last two consecutive periods/years minimum (i.e. held two consecutive annual permit or two six monthly permits) and have a valid Carp Society membership.
** On calling your name will be checked on the database to ensure you meet the above criteria, if you do not your application to join will not be accepted and you will be asked to call back the following week (see below).
The waitlist will be re-opened on a second day (spaces permitting) and is open to all members of the Carp Society on Wednesday 5th February 2025 from 9am to fill any spaces left.
** Please ensure you have a valid Carp Society membership before calling, if you do not your application will not be accepted.
On the dates (above) please call the office on 01367 253959 from 9am, please do not call before, calls will only be answered from 9am.
If you get through successfully, we will ask you for your name and membership number, if you are not a member we will not be able to accept your application. Additionally on the initial open date our records will be checked to ensure you meet the ‘Horseshoe permit criteria’.
Successful applicants; we will then confirm your place and take a £150 non-refundable waitlist fee. You will receive an email confirming your place and waitlist position.
Please note:
* The Waitlist will be closed if we successfully fill all spaces on the initial opening date
* All applicants must be a Carp Society member at the time of applying
* Only one place will be allocated per call, we will not accept multiple applications for friends and family.
* Please ensure a valid email address and phone number is given so we may contact you.
• YOU MUST ensure your membership is valid whilst on the waitlist, any lapse of membership will invalidate your place on the waitlist.
• Each applicant will be asked to pay a non-refundable waitlist fee of £150
• Once all available spaces are filled, all remaining people on the waitlist will move up the wait list order for the following year, a new confirmation with your waitlist position will be emailed to you.
• If any applicant decides to be removed from the waitlist, the fee will be automatically forfeit.
• Waitlist places cannot be transferred to another angler
PERMIT OFFER:
Existing permit holders will have the chance to renew their permit and any remaining places will be offered to those on the waitlist in order.
• Vacancies will be offered from mid June in order of the waitlist; we will contact you by phone/email to confirm a place is available. (It is your responsibility to ensure our contact details for you are up to date). Permits will start from 1st August each year so it is important that we receive acceptances quickly therefor.
• The offer will only be valid for 72 hours (including weekends)
• If we do not hear from you within 72 hours (including weekends) of the initial offer (by phone/email) we will assume you do not require the space. The vacancy will be offered to the next available person on the waitlist and your waitlist place and fee will be automatically be forfeit.
• If accepting the permit, you will be asked to pay the permit fee at the time to secure your permit place.
• You will then be sent confirmation and a permit form which must be returned to us with two passport photos (or email photo) by the date on the letter. Permits and access codes will only be sent on receipt of the forms and photos.
• If you are unable to respond by phone during working hours, you can confirm acceptance by email and we can arrange a mutual time to process the payment.
• If a vacancy is offered to you and not taken up, you will automatically forfeit your place on the waitlist and waitlist fee. You will not be able to defer your application.
Note: The waitlist fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. This fee is separate from any permit fees on a successful placement.
The annual permit season runs from 2nd August to 1st August and is limited to approximately 85 Anglers
Permit prices are subject to change each year, members will be contacted directly with the years prices and how to renew.
We offer current permit holders the chance to renew, and any available places are then allocated in order from the waitlist. Permits are non-transferable & non refundable.
Lake Rules can be downloaded.
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Jan 2023: Update to rule #16
16. All anglers must be in possession of a suitable UNHOOKING MAT. The mat must be well padded, have walled sides and be suitable for holding 40+lb fish. *Updated Jan 2023
July 2019: Additional rule/advice
Whilst Deepers are permitted to be used on Farriers Lake, use of such are at the anglers risk and own responsibility. The Carp Society DOES NOT ACCEPT responsibility for any loss or breakage of any such items.
LAKE RISK ASSESSMENT
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Being situated in the Cotswold Water Park Farriers is a natural setting and is fully Otter fenced, providing not only security to the fish but the angler as well.
• Easy access to all swims
• Toilets
• Onsite Car Parking
Farriers is located within the Cotswold Water Park, near South Cerney in Gloucestershire.
Visit Google Maps for directions and click on the directs arrow for the easiest route.
The postcode for SATNAV users is GL7 3 5RL, the lake is off Wickwater Lane.