Carp Lake
Peaceful carp fishing on our 3.0 acre lake in beautiful private Peak District surroundings.
14 pitch lake • Features and varied depths • Day and night sessions available
Carp Lake Overview
Press Manor Carp Lake is a beautifully maintained 3.0 acre carp fishing lake in private Peak District surroundings, around 5 miles north of Matlock.
Re-stocked in 2012, the lake now holds around 80 fish including Common Carp, with features such as gravel bars, underwater islands and a small waterfall.
With depths ranging from 3ft to 9ft, large well-kept pitches, excellent parking and on-site toilets, it offers a peaceful and rewarding carp fishing experience.
- Excellent parking.
- 13-pitch lake , Max 8 Fishman.
- Men’s and ladies’ toilets.
- Easy access.
- Well-kept private surroundings.
Prices and Opening Times
Book day and longer sessions in advance using the Swimbooker App.
- Monday to Thursday Day Ticket — £12.00
- Friday to Sunday Day Ticket — £15.00
- 24 Hour Session — £24.00
- 36 Hour Session — £36.00
- 48 Hour Session — £48.00
- 60 Hour Session — £60.00
- If multiple anglers are booking, all anglers must pay using the app
Spouse Tickets
24hr – £5
36hr – £7.50
48hr+ – £10
Open 7 days a week.
Day tickets run from 7:00am until dusk, and all sessions must be booked in advance using the Swimbooker App.
No tickets are available on the bank
Carp Fishing Rules
Please follow our carp lake rules to protect fish welfare and help keep the lake safe for everyone.
- Book in advance using the Swimbooker App.
- Maximum 2 rods per angler.
- No floating bread on hooks, No nuts, beans or plastic baits on rigs
- Manufactured barbless hooks only.
- No lead core, braided main line, fixed leads. or snag leaders.
- Fish must be returned alive within 3 minutes.
- No sacking or retaining of fish.
- Use 32 inch plus landing nets and suitable cradles or large unhooking mats.
- No unattended baited rods.
- No radios, open fires, disposable BBQs, swimming or heavy drinking.
- Noise must stop from dusk or 9:50pm, whichever is earlier.
- No tents, only bivvies
- Bait boats are allowed if used sensibly.
- Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18.
Carp Lake Gallery
Take a look around the lake, the pitches and the carp fishing experience at Press Manor.









Press Manor Fishing Lakes is a peaceful Derbyshire fishery offering trout, carp and coarse fishing in beautiful Peak District surroundings.
Press Manor Fishing Lakes
Birkin Ln, Ashover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire
tel:07976306073
Email: berniemaher@pressmanor.com
