Rookley Country Park on the Isle of Wight offers fishing enthusiasts access to two lakes with a variety of fish, including Carp weighing over 30 pounds.
The park provides a shop for all fishing needs, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced anglers looking for a fishing getaway on the island.
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About Rookley Country Park
Rookley Country Park on the Isle of Wight is a great place to stay with access to all the fun things to do on the island. They have fishing lakes with a shop where you can get everything you need. The Small Lake is small but has a variety of fish like Roach, Rudd, Perch, Tench, and Carp. The Carp are getting bigger with some over 20 pounds. The best way to catch them is with float fishing or using pellets or boilies as bait. The Big Lake is bigger and has mainly Carp. There are lots of big Carp, with some over 30 pounds. The best bait to use is boilies, which you can get at the shop. This lake has a record Carp of over 40 pounds. It’s a great place for beginners and experienced anglers alike.