WikiCatchCarsington Water
England, United Kingdom
- reservoir
- 3 species listed
- 53.0605, -1.6270
Carsington Water is a reservoir in England, United Kingdom. WikiCatch lists 3 fish species for this water, including Common carp, Brown trout, Rainbow trout. The nearest other water we map in England is River Manifold, 11 km away.
Species at Carsington Water
Map
Depth contours are drawn where survey data exists for this water. View on OpenStreetMap →
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Nearby waters
- River Manifoldriver11 km
- River Wyeriver14 km
- Trentriver18 km
- Lidolake20 km
- River Churnetriver21 km
- Grand Union Canalcanal22 km
- McGregor's Pondpond22 km
- River Hipperstream23 km
About Carsington Water
Carsington Water sits in England, United Kingdom and offers the kind of structure-driven reservoir fishing that suits both bank anglers and those working from a small boat or float tube. Fish on a stillwater like this don't move much during the heat of the day — finding shade, cooler thermoclines, or current from inflowing streams is the local trick. Most successful trips to Carsington Water come down to reading the water before tying on a lure.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Common carp
Pre-bait the area with a similar bait you plan to fish with to attract carp and increase your chances.
- For Brown trout
When fishing streams, focus on seams and current breaks, where trout hold to ambush prey.
- For Rainbow trout
Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Carsington Water.
Plan Your Trip
Anglers heading to Carsington Water should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for England before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Carsington Water.
Other Fishing Regions in United Kingdom
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.