About Riverslea Carp
A Passion for Carp Fishing
Riverslea Carp is a privately run carp fishing venue built around a simple idea: provide anglers with a quality fishing experience in a well-managed, peaceful and welcoming environment.
Located at Riverslea Farm in Lincolnshire, the lake covers five acres and has been developed with both the fishing and the anglers’ experience in mind.
From the carefully selected carp stock to the layout of the swims and the secure otter fencing surrounding the lake, attention has been given to creating a venue that offers something different.
At the heart of Riverslea is Marc, who takes a hands-on approach to running the fishery and is there to help anglers during their stay.
Our anglers have commented on how clean and well looked after the venue is, as well as Marc’s willingness to provide information and help when needed.
A New Lake with an Exciting Future
Riverslea opened its doors to anglers in September 2025, making it a relatively new destination for carp anglers.
Over the three years leading up to the opening, around 155 carp were carefully introduced into the lake.
The stock includes fish sourced from:
Mark Simmonds
5 Star Fisheries – Clumber Park strain
Dinton
There is also a sprinkling of original carp that were already present in the lake.
These originals are particularly exciting because many have yet to be caught by anglers, and some are believed to have the potential to reach exceptional weights.
Already Producing Special Fish
The lake’s potential was demonstrated almost immediately.
The opening week in September 2025 produced:
Two 30lb+ carp
A new lake record of 41lb
Plenty of twenties
Carp have since reached 42lb+, with the fish continuing to grow and the original residents still providing an element of mystery.
Before the lake opened, the newly introduced fish had only been subjected to one 48-hour test-fishing session. That session produced carp to just shy of 30lb, including both a new-stock fish and an original.
For anglers, that means there is still plenty to discover.
A Lake with Character
More Than Just a Fishing Venue
We want anglers to enjoy their time at Riverslea from the moment they arrive.
The lake is completely private and securely enclosed within otter fencing.
Anglers also have access to:
Battery charging power points
A fridge for angler use
The old pumphouse adjacent to Swim 2 – Paradise
Clean, well-maintained surroundings
Most importantly, we want Riverslea to be a venue where anglers enjoy their fishing and look forward to coming back.
Come and Find Out What’s Still Out There
With carp already reaching 42lb+, plenty of twenties, multiple 30s and original fish still waiting to be caught, Riverslea has a very exciting future.
The question isn’t just what you’ll catch.
It’s what’s still waiting to be caught?