Do you own or manage a lake, farm reservoir or body of water with untapped potential?

At Hayes Carp Fisheries, we have decades of experience in the carp and fishery industry, helping develop, stock and manage waters to create successful, sustainable fisheries.

We work with landowners, farmers and land managers to unlock the potential of existing water assets — from natural lakes and farm reservoirs to newly created bodies of water — and turn them into thriving fisheries with the potential to provide an additional source of income from your land.

Experience you can trust. Results you can see.

Creating a successful fishery is a long-term investment, and experience matters.

With decades of hands-on experience, Hayes Carp Fisheries has developed an extensive understanding of what makes a fishery successful — from the initial assessment of a water and its environment, through to fish stocking, habitat, fish health and long-term fishery management.

We don't just advise on fisheries in theory. We have a proven track record of successful fisheries and long-standing relationships with landowners and fishery operators.

Our work is backed by a wealth of testimonials from customers and fishery owners who have seen the benefits of working with Hayes Carp Fisheries.

From water to working fishery

A lake or reservoir can be much more than simply a water storage or landscape feature. With the right approach, it can become a valuable recreational asset and a sustainable commercial opportunity.

Every water is different. Its size, depth, shape, water quality, surrounding land, access and existing fish population all influence what type of fishery may be suitable.

Our decades of experience allow us to assess these factors and help you understand what your water could realistically become.

We can support you with:

Initial fishery assessments – understanding the condition and potential of your water.

Fish stock evaluation – assessing existing stocks and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Fishery design and development – considering the features and management requirements of the water.

Fish stocking – recommending appropriate species, sizes and stocking strategies.

Habitat management – helping create and maintain a healthy environment for fish.

Water quality management – considering the factors that influence fish health and fishery performance.

Fishery management plans – developing a practical long-term approach to maintaining the water and its fish stocks.

Ongoing advice and management – supporting landowners as the fishery develops.

Our goal is to create fisheries that are healthy, sustainable and commercially viable, while working with the natural characteristics of the site.

Proven fisheries. Proven experience.

Over the years, Hayes Carp Fisheries has been involved with the development and management of successful fisheries across a wide range of waters.

From established lakes to agricultural reservoirs, our experience has given us an insight into the challenges and opportunities involved in creating a fishery from the ground up.

The best evidence of our experience is the fisheries themselves.

We can show you examples of successful waters we have worked with and explain the approach taken to develop them.

View our successful fisheries →

Have a lake or reservoir on your land?

You don't necessarily need to start from scratch.

We are particularly interested in working with landowners and farmers who already have suitable bodies of water on their property, including:

Natural Lakes

Existing lakes with the potential to be developed or improved as recreational fisheries.

Farm Reservoirs

Agricultural reservoirs that could potentially be given an additional purpose and revenue stream alongside their existing use.

Large Ponds & Lakes

Existing bodies of water that may have the potential to support a well-managed fishery.

New Water Bodies

Where a reservoir, lake or other body of water is being planned or constructed, we can advise on its fishery potential from an early stage.

An opportunity to generate additional income

For landowners and farmers, developing a fishery can provide an opportunity to generate additional income from an existing land and water asset.

A successful fishery can also bring wider benefits. It can make productive use of land, attract anglers to the area and create a long-term recreational asset that complements the wider use of the property.

The financial potential will depend on the individual water, its suitability, access, facilities, the type of fishery developed and the intended business model.

We can help you assess the opportunities and develop a realistic, practical approach based on your site.

A partnership built on experience

When you develop a fishery, you're investing in the future of your land.

That's why we believe in building long-term relationships with the people we work with.

Our approach is straightforward: understand the water, understand your objectives and use our experience to help you achieve the best possible outcome.

Our decades of experience, successful fisheries and extensive customer feedback provide the confidence that you're working with a team that understands what it takes to create and maintain a quality fishery.

Let's talk about your water

If you own or manage a lake, reservoir or suitable body of water and are considering its potential as a fishery, we'd be happy to have an initial conversation.

You may already have the most important part of a fishery — the water.

Let our decades of experience help you explore what could be possible.

Could your water become a successful fishery?

Contact Hayes Carp Fisheries today to discuss your lake or reservoir and arrange an initial assessment.