Earls Colne Fishing: Swim 5 (Single)

Swim 5 is a fully enclosed single swim that is ideal for someone that wants to be safe and on their own. Swim 5, like swim 2, is a very under estimated swim that often produces those larger fish although doesn't look like an inviting swim. Swim 5 is a true single swim and only has space for a single bivvy and therefor it is not really the place for couples or visitors.
To the right, you have some margin fishing, aerator in front and lilies to your left. 2 rod lengths out is the drop off that goes from 9 foot to 24 foot quickly and this is the patrol route for many of the fish that live in the lake.
Live baiting in the early part of the lake (must be caught on-site) and close in for the surprise carp.
You can drive up to the swim, drop gear and then park in the golf club carp park for quickest and easiest access to you vehicle.
Don't forget to dip your nets and equipment on arrival and also make sure that you have that important carp and cat care spray or you will have to purchase on site or from local stores.
The whole lake is otter fenced and you have a gate on your swim that must be closed as much as possible to prevent these and other animals entering the lake. Times are 7am-7pm and 7pm -7am and these are strict timings, this means is you are welcome to turn up at 10am but you will be booked until 7pm. Please respect other fishermen by ensuring that you do not use generators, have loud music, constant bright lights or cars running. Vehicles cannot be parked at the swims so that emergency services have full access to the whole lake.