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Fishery manager Stuart Barrett

Stunned anglers have returned to their favourite lakes to find extra large fish that have ballooned in weight over lockdown.

While fisheries have been closed to anglers since January, species normally caught for the table have still had to be fed.

This means that fish such as trout have had three months of uninterrupted feeding without the risk of being hooked out.

Dever Springs, near Winchester in Hampshire is known for its spectacular trout at the best of times.