Winter Carp Fishing Two-Nights Before Christmas | Rising Pressure, Cold Winds

Trip 42 Carp Fishing - 2025I managed to squeeze in a two-nighter just before Christmas, with conditions looking very promising on paper. Air pressure was rising steadily from 1005mb to 1016mb during the session, with a big jump forecast for Christmas Day itself. Temperatures were set to drop, rain was pushing through early on, and the main concern was a persistent NE, E, and SE wind.After walking the lake twice and seeing very little, I trusted my instincts and settled on the north bank after spotting a couple of carp show. I kept disturbance to a minimum, fishing small PVA mesh bags paired with pop-ups and wafters, rotating hookbaits to see what the carp preferred over the 48 hours.The first bite came mid-afternoon with a welcome 17lb 5oz mirror, followed the next evening by a proper winter reward—a stunning 24lb mirror carp after a tense battle around dead lilies and marginal snags.With fish showing across different areas of the lake, a swim move became necessary, reinforcing how important observation and mobility can be in winter. Despite active carp and near-perfect overnight conditions, it wasn’t to be for another bite—but that’s winter carp fishing.A challenging but rewarding pre-Christmas session, and one I thoroughly enjoyed.Thanks for watching.Until next time,RichardHappy New Year.