KNYPERSLEY RESERVOIR
This large reservoir has a diverse stock of fish and is open to all of our members. It holds some good Pike and a few good Carp
The reservoir itself is a massive 35 acres, and has a maxinmum depth of 12.2 metres. It is the only reservoir along the course of the River Trent. There are two adjacent lakes at the site, the upper Serpentine Pool feeding the lower Knypersley Pool or reservoir.
Designed by Thomas Telford it was constructed by the waterways engineer James Potter. There were a number of problems both during and after construction with settlement of the dam, and a number of repairs had to be made.
In 2006 substantial improvements were made by British Waterways and it is currently operated and managed by their successors the Canal and River trust, as part of the Caldon Canal group which also includes the Stanley Pool and Rudyard Lake.
The fishery is known for its stock of large fish, notably Bream, but also includes Roach, Perch, Pike, and a few Carp that due to their low numbers are not easy to catch
