Named after the 1,000-year-old oak tree which stands near the water, the pool has been four-and-a-half years in the making and has been developed as an out-and-out pleasure and club match carp and tench water.

Dug at the end of 2004 and filled with water from the venue's own borehole, the lake was allowed to settle and establish its own ecology for three years before being stocked with a good head of common and mirror carp to 12lbs 8oz, a good number of small grass carp and thousands of green and golden tench to about 12oz.

These fish have not only grown on nicely but have already spawned and straight away gave anglers good nets of fish.

Fishing the pool is from 30 slabbed pegs set about 10 meters apart with a central island being the main feature of the water. Depths range from just three-and-a-half feet along the bank where the bullrushes have taken hold to a maximum depth of seven to eight feet just out from the car park bank. This bank also has the benefit of a four feet deep shelf which runs about three feet out from the side.

Anglers who have tried the water so far have had good results from both pole and waggler with fishing either in the margins, in open water or against the island all being equally productive.

Most popular baits so far have been plain and flavoured luncheon meat; maggots; hooker pellets; sweetcorn and bread, although anglers should note that in common with the other Arden Fisheries waters fishing floating baits is not allowed and there is a maximum hook size of Size 10.