The Pads swim was given the name due to the set of large leaf pads to the left of the swim. In between the swim and the pad is also where the ‘outlet’ is sited giving the fishery its water level.

The swim its self is not hugely popular as it is sited in one corner of the lake and therefore can be restrictive, however due to the set of pads , the drop off ledge running along the dam and the fact that the water is all pulled towards the outlet (similarly to how the wind would move water) do make it well worth a go.