If the lake has gone strangely quiet and you can't buy a bite, you're not doing anything wrong. Your fish are spawning - and once you understand what's happening beneath the surface, you'll know exactly why it's great news for the season ahead. meta_description: Fish not biting in May or June? It's probably the spawn. Here's what's happening beneath the surface and why the fishing will be better than ever when it's done.

May is one of the most exciting — and most misunderstood — months in the carp angler's calendar. The fish are active, visible, and feeding hard before the spawn. Here's how to read the month correctly and put more fish on the mat.

Discover the UK’s most common coarse fish species in detail. From carp, barbel, and tench to dace, rudd, pike, and zander, this guide covers how to identify them, where and when to fish, specimen sizes, British record holders, and the best baits and tactics. Perfect for beginners and experienced anglers alike, it’s the ultimate reference for coarse fishing in the UK.