Day, half-day, night and 24-hour tickets; every fish is returned.
- Lake
- Chalk
How to fish it · for Carp
When
Carp are holding deep and feeding very little. On mild sunny afternoons, a few fish may move to sun-warmed shallows. Realistic sport is rare until water temperatures lift above 12°C.
Where
Winter carp on the fly is marginal — fish are lethargic and deep. Only worth trying on unusually mild, sunny days when carp push into warming shallows. Sight-fishing only. Polarised glasses essential.
The plan
Plan A
Winter carp on the fly is marginal — fish are lethargic and deep. Only worth trying on unusually mild, sunny days when carp push into warming shallows. Sight-fishing only. Polarised glasses essential.
Plan B
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Watch for
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Bank
Bank-only venue. Fish from accessible margins, points, weed edges, and inflows.
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
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Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
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Through the year
0–3 scale · November highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Reservoir BuzzerHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Daphnia SwarmHatch
2
3
3
3
2
Lake OliveHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Silverhorns & LonghornsHatch
1
2
2
2
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Carp fly box
As water cools through September and October, carp shift away from surface feeding and concentrate on building reserves before winter. They cruise subsurface along weed edges, dam faces and the deeper sections of margins, occasionally feeding on invertebrates. Bottom bugs and nymphs dropped precisely in the path of cruising fish work best. Surface flies become unreliable once water temperature drops below 12°C. Approach cautiously — autumn carp in clear water are easily spooked.
Hook 6–10 · Fly
in season
Hook 6–10 · Fly
in season
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
79%
Cloud70%
Wind100%
Temp60%
A good match for Longbridge Lakes — most conditions are close to what it fishes best in.
Other water nearby · 5
About this water
Why this score
- Wind conditions (ripple) closely match what this water fishes best in.
- Buzzer is in its seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
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Longbridge Lakes
The Broadlands Estate's carp and coarse lake beside the lower Test at Romsey: carp to 30lb and specimen tench, with crucian carp, perch and silver fish.
How to fish it · for Carp
When
Carp are holding deep and feeding very little. On mild sunny afternoons, a few fish may move to sun-warmed shallows. Realistic sport is rare until water temperatures lift above 12°C.
Where
Winter carp on the fly is marginal — fish are lethargic and deep. Only worth trying on unusually mild, sunny days when carp push into warming shallows. Sight-fishing only. Polarised glasses essential.
The plan
Plan A
Winter carp on the fly is marginal — fish are lethargic and deep. Only worth trying on unusually mild, sunny days when carp push into warming shallows. Sight-fishing only. Polarised glasses essential.
Plan B
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Watch for
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Bank
Bank-only venue. Fish from accessible margins, points, weed edges, and inflows.
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 2 guilds as a supporter.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 4 as a supporter.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Through the year
0–3 scale · November highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Reservoir BuzzerHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Daphnia SwarmHatch
2
3
3
3
2
Lake OliveHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Silverhorns & LonghornsHatch
1
2
2
2
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Carp fly box
As water cools through September and October, carp shift away from surface feeding and concentrate on building reserves before winter. They cruise subsurface along weed edges, dam faces and the deeper sections of margins, occasionally feeding on invertebrates. Bottom bugs and nymphs dropped precisely in the path of cruising fish work best. Surface flies become unreliable once water temperature drops below 12°C. Approach cautiously — autumn carp in clear water are easily spooked.
Hook 6–10 · Fly
in season
Hook 6–10 · Fly
in season
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
79%
Cloud70%
Wind100%
Temp60%
A good match for Longbridge Lakes — most conditions are close to what it fishes best in.
Other water nearby · 5
About this water
Day, half-day, night and 24-hour tickets; every fish is returned.
- Lake
- Chalk
Why this score
- Wind conditions (ripple) closely match what this water fishes best in.
- Buzzer is in its seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
Directions
Related guides
Casting instructors near here
Booking & contacts
At a glance
Longbridge Lakes is a lake in Hampshire, England. Its recorded elevation is about 10 m above sea level and the catchment geology is chalk. Our data lists carp and perch here. Best window recorded for anglers: Dawn and dusk; night tickets available. Core methods listed: Float fishing; Feeder; Carp rigs. Nearby waters in our listings include River Test at Broadlands at 1.0 km, Holbury Lakes Trout Fishery at 9.0 km and Leominstead Lake Fishery at 11 km.