I have asked the same question on a different thread and after speaking to my local tackle shop owner he has said the water is low but still fishing well, the carp are showing in the shallow water.
I am going to be using the pole and fishing for the smaller species with maybe the chance of a bonus carp, baits seem to be boily for the carp and worm for anything else. I have never even seen these lakes before so if any one can offer any other advice I would be grateful. Cheers.