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Day ticket lake with Carp, Roach and Tench.
Argal Reservoir is a well established coarse fishery stocked with numerous big carp and pike over 30lb, bream over 15lb, roach and rudd transferred from the former College fishery which is now a nature reserve. The lake record carp is 42lb 8oz and the water has been re-stocked during 2009 with a good number of carp.
Bagwood lake at Woodlands is roughly 4 acres in size and is stocked with approximately 250 Carp,which can be up to 35lbs in wieght. Please make sure you have a ticket before you set up to fish.
Bayeswater day ticket lake
The day ticket lake is starting to mature nicely, with marginal weed and plant life. There are a lot of carp, roach, rudd, perch and tench in the Day Ticket Lake.  Although it is primarily a carp water all of the other species are doing very well.  There is some good float or feeder fishing to be had.  Don’t fish too close in though; the best distance is around two rod lengths out or more, at 20-30 feet.

Bayeswater syndicate lake
This is a syndicate member’s only lake, out of bounds to non-syndicate members.  Like the day ticket lake, the fish love the margins, so please don’t wander over to chat to any one fishing, you might scare the fish, spoiling the anglers chances.

It is not a high stock density water because we want the fish to grow large. To date 10th November 2006 the biggest fish caught is 32lb, the same as on the day ticket lake.  The carp are growing well though, on both lakes, but the lower number of carp per acre on the syndicate lake will allow for greater weight gains.
Lake with Bream, Carp, Perch, Roach and Rudd.
Leave Oundle towards Corby on A427, Benefield Rd, About 3/4 mile out of Oundle just past Oundle Golf Course entrance, park on the side of the road. Go through the gate and across the golf course to the fishery.
2.5 acre lake. Common, Mirror, Crucian Carp, Roach, Bream, Rudd, Perch.
Boscathnoe is a mature 4 acre water for pleasure fishing with large lily beds and overhanging trees. Carp to 25lb, good bream and tench make for exciting sport.
The small fishing lake at Bourne Valley Park is intended for local young people (up to the age of about 16 yrs) as an introduction to angling, an opportunity for them to learn and develop angling skills alongside peers and mentors.
Coarse Fishing is available to just fifty season permit holders between 16 June and 14 March on this private lake set in parkland landscaped by Capability Brown. Twenty four fishing stages are sited in tranquil and scenic locations around the Lake for fishermen to enjoy both the sport and the beautiful environment.
Boyd Valley Lake, is a scenic mixed coarse fishery, located in Golden Valley, at the foot of the cotswolds. The one-and-a-half-acre lake is stocked with over 10,000 fish, including Mirror and Common Carp to double figures, Bream, Tench, Chub, Barbel and Roach. The central island is split into three, with shallow channels in between to allow optimum fish movement. The water is naturally red-coloured due to the rich ochre content of the local soil.
Lake noted for Brown Trout, Perch and Eel fishing. Run by the National Trust.
Situated alongside the A429 Chippenham to Malmesbury Road approximately 1/2 mile before the by-pass roundabout on the outskirts of the town. There is a high stone wall surrounding Burton Hill House and School for the disabled; the car park is located on the Chippenham side of this wall (sign displayed). The lake is 75m down a path at the back of the car park area.
This fishery is conveniently placed for holiday anglers close to St Ives and Penzance. Bussow has mirror and common carp to 28lb and was re-stocked in 2007 with 50 carp weighing 4-5lb. Mixed bags of 30-40lb can be expected made up of rudd to 1½ lb, roach and good bream.
Chard Reservoir is 48 acres of open water. It is popular venue for Match Anglers, Carp Anglers, Ornithologist and Walkers alike. Carp (to 33lb), Bream (to 7lb), Tench and Roach dominate this water. There is a circular walk through the woods and around the Reservoir with a high percentage of the pathways accessible to the less able visitor. Chard and District Angling Club in conjunction with South Somerset District Council control the waters.
Cheddar Reservoir holds some really big fish. Tench average 6lb recent reports of double figures, up to 30lb pike, up to 2lb plus perch and shoals and shoals of quality roach. This water is very clear, so the best way to get among the lumps is long cast straight lead or feeder. Top baits for tench are corn, worm and luncheon meat. For the perch worms and maggots and maggots for the roach. There are brick towers coming out of the water about 50 yards from the bank and these seem to attract the perch, a line cast next to them usually gives good sport with these great fighting fish.
Crafthole is a season ticket only water with a restricted number of anglers. Permits are very limited due to the popularity of this 2 acre lake with excellent quality and quantity of carp well over 30lb.
Our Darts Farm ponds offer 24 hour rod fishing of Carp, Roach and Bream. Adults £6 a day and £10 for 24hrs. Concessions £4 a day and £8 for 24 hrs. Please pay in the farm shop on arrival.
The fishery produces good sport with quality bags of roach. Also mixed bags to 30lb+ of roach, rudd, bream, tench, big perch to 4lb and carp to 20lb. Carp can be caught off the top in Summer.
The lake holds stocks of mirror and common carp up to 27lb, crucians up to 3lb and pike up to 25lb. Perch go to around 2lb and the lake has a good head of roach to 2lb. There are also eels. Run by Andover Angling Association.
Superb fishing, beautiful background and peaceful surroundings with three lakes at Hunstrete; close to Bristol, Bath and Keynsham. The two newest lakes – Withy and Bridge Pools – were established with the help of a substantial Lottery Grant and, thanks to the magnificent efforts of a hard-core of club members – they both have a natural appearance and have a reputation for some of the best fishing in the area. Over 2000 trees were planted on the slopes overlooking the lakes adding to the overall effect.
With a national reputation for its carp fishing Jennetts is also a popular competition venue. Known as a ‘runs water it holds carp to 30lb which can be caught off the bottom or top. Tench to 8lb, bream to 10lb and perch to 4lb are also present. It also produces quality bags of smaller carp, roach, tench and skimmers to the float, pole and feeder.
Lower Slade is stocked with mirror and common carp to 25lb, bream to 8lb, perch to 4lb, roach, rudd, gudgeon and pike to 22lb. Slade was restocked in 2007 with 50 carp weighing 4-5lb.
Lower Tamar is a season ticket only water with restricted numbers. But if great fishing and beautiful surroundings is what youre looking for it could be the place for you. With carp to 35lb, bream to 14lb and roach to 3lb it offers excellent sport. Bags of 50lb are not uncommon on pole, feeder or float.
Mayfields is a four acre venue with snaggy areas, gravel bars and reed beds. Noted for Bream, Carp, Catfish, Roach and Chub fishing. Run by Boyer Leisure.
This fishery is well stocked with mirror and common carp to 31lb. Good mixed bags to 50lb of roach, rudd, hybrids and quality bream to pole, float and feeder. Melbury is a fishery well worth trying. 5lb 11oz perch caught in 2004 was a British record at the time.
Old Mill is a season ticket only water with a restricted number of anglers. Permits are very limited due to the popularity of this 2 acre lake with excellent quality and quantity of carp over 30lb. Roach to 2lb can be expected and carp can be caught off the surface.
Old Slade Lake is a fifty acre venue which in certain areas reaches up to sixty five feet in depth. The shallowest part of the lake is around the island, from which the lake gradually shelves in depth until it reaches the first of the perimeter roads which were used to extract the gravel when the pit was dug.
Orlitts Lake comprises of two waters – Big Orlitts and Little Orlitts, both of which are fishable on the Orlitts Season Ticket. Orlitts carp population currently comprises at least one Common Carp that scraped over 40lb in 2006, up to seven thirties, over a hundred 20lb fish and rakes of doubles. There are also some large tench which have been banked in excess of 9lb along with some big Bream and large perch.
The species to be caught include double figure Carp, Tench, Perch to 4lb, and healthy stocks of Roach and Rudd.
This fishery produces good sport with match weights of 70lb of bream. Bags of 130lb plus have been caught by pleasure anglers. Best bream 9lb 2oz, best tench 9lb 12oz. Rudd to 2lb, roach 2lb plus, carp to 25lb and pike to 22lb. Mixed bags of roach, rudd and skimmers to 60lb. A great competition water contact 01566 771930 for bookings.
Rodney Meadow has been the focus of a lot of time and effort over the last few seasons. The new fish stocked in 2007 have been doing exceedingly well, with well over half of them now in excess of twenty pounds. The old originals are flourishing too, with new records being set – including the ¾ Linear which was banked in June 2008 at 44lb 4oz.
Day Permit must be purchased before fishing. Permits from T K Tackle, London Road, Calne Tel: 01249 812003 and most tackle dealers. Excellent fishing for carp to 20lb, bream, tench and a variety of silver fish.
Directions: From the A420 Bristol to Chippenham Road turn right at Wick passing Tracey Park Golf Course. Then bear left to Lower Hamswell crossing over the next crossroad. Follow this lane down to the hamlet of Lower Hamswell and the car park will be found on the left after passing over two cattle grids. Follow the signs from the car park across two fields to the lake.
This fishery has a good head of carp to 25lb, roach to 3lb and good tench. Situated in the heart of an area of Special Scientific Interest on Woodbury Common. Ideal for family fishing.
Tockenham Reservoir near Lyneham lies just three miles from M4 intersection 16 via the A3102. This beautiful 12.5 acre lake, surrounded by oak woodland, was created in 1810 to provide water for the Wilts and Berks Canal. It was purchased by us in 1980 when we were Bristol, Bath and Wiltshire Amalgamated Anglers. It has since been developed into a magnificent fishery stocked with carp to 30lb, tench to 7lb, bream to 8lb, plus roach, perch and crucian carp. All fishing is from platforms, including three purpose built for the wheelchair disabled, and there are good parking facilities.
This reservoir on Dartmoor offers excellent pike fishing with fish to 30lb. Methods that can be used - spinners, plug, fly, dead sea fish (no livebaiting). See recommendations and restrictions in permit hut. Boats for angling are available to book, please book at least 48 hours in advance by calling the Dartmoor Fisheries Assistant.
This quiet lake is very well stocked with carp well over 30lb with a good head of 20s. The lake record is a 46lb mirror carp caught in 2007. Regular 48 hour carp competitions are held with limited space available. Like Porth it is recognised as a major match fishing competition water. 50lb bags of bream and roach can be expected. Anglers breakfasts can be booked for competitions by phoning 01288 321262.