Les Rouvets is an unspoiled lake in Guernsey, which is set in beautiful surroundings of mature woodlands and fields. This peaceful and tranquil setting is ideal for a quiet and relaxed days fishing. Booking to fish this lake is recommended due to the growing popularity. The lake holds various species of Carp (to around the 30lb mark), Roach, Eels and Rudd (including the current island record Rudd). Children...
As the match organiser at the prolific Lakeside fishery Malc ‘Thommo’ Thompson knows the venue like the back of his hand so when he invited us along for an insight into his approach to the fishery we leapt at the chance and joined him on a cold blustery spring day for a match on the main match lake targeting the fishery’s prolific stocks of silver fish. Venue Intro Lakeside Fishery in Ranskill...
Gunnabarn is the most exclusive Carp fishery in cornwall. The site is located in secluded private woodland (covering a 7 acre area) right in the middle of cornwall. The Carp Lake (specimen lake) is approx 3 acres in size and is stocked with around eighty double figure carp, half of which are above 20lb. The majority of the fish in this lake are the fast growing simmo strain and it is only a matter...
Saltfleetby Fisheries is located 6 miles east of Louth in the village of Saltfleetby, There are 3 lakes to fish here (Island Pond, Main Pond and Silver Pond), which are set in sheltered and natural surroundings. The lakes are open to fish from 7.00am until dusk and keepnets have to be dipped before fishing. All children must be accompanied by an adult. There is an onsite tackle/bait shop which has...
There are nine waters available to fish at Borwick Fishing. Eight of the waters are available for day ticket fishing from 7am until dusk and the large jimmy`s lake can only be fished using a 24hr permit or via a membership syndicate permit (£350.00 for 12 months, up to 4 rods). For beginners free tackle loan is available, which is the loan of a four metre pole free of charge, however a £5.00 deposit...
Beehive Farm Woodland Lakes has three lakes to choose from (Horseshoe, Botany Bay and Jubilee). All these lakes are set in a beautiful secluded woodland landscape and so provide a quiet days fishing for the lone angler or for club matches. The lakes can be up to 12ft deep and you may find Carp to 26lb, Tench to 6lb, Bream to 4lb and Roach to 2lb. The Botany Bay lake has platforms which are easy access...
Springwood Fisheries has two well established lakes (Top Lake, Bottom Lake) and onsite facilities include safe + secure parking, Male/Female toilets and a clubhouse where you can buy day tickets, tackle, baits, hot and cold drinks and snacks. Disabled and young anglers are welcome, however under 14`s must be with an adult. Open matches can be arranged by request and club matches can also be booked....
Set in the tranquil Claw Valley on a 78 acre private estate in the devon countryside, Clawford Fishing Lakes is the ideal location for a relaxing fishing holiday, with 16 lakes to choose from, award winning accomodation and excellent facilities. All 16 lakes offer free fishing to residents and there are 2 lakes available for day ticket fishing (ABC 1+2). There is an onsite shop offering tackle and...
Bury Hill Fisheries is part of a two hundred year old estate near Dorking (only twenty miles from london centre). The fisheries offer a secluded and tranquil days fishing on one of their four lakes. There is a fully stocked shop onsite as well as a cafe and mens/womens toilets. The fishery is also disabled friendly. Old Bury Hill Lake is a twelve acre, two hundred year old lake which holds specimen...
Weybread Fishery is set in beautiful surroundings on the norfolk/suffolk border. Anglers can fish this stunning lake all year round, however places must be booked in advance as they have a maximum of 15 anglers at a time to ensure a relaxing days fishing. The lake can be up to 14 ft in depth and has an island accessible via a bridge. Club matches can be booked for a max of 24 pegs (please contact for...
Barlow Trout and Coarse Fishery is comprised of 4 coarse lakes, 4 trout lakes and a fresh water brook as well as a camping site and holiday cottages. The fishery is only 4 miles away from chesterfield and 10 miles away from sheffield town centre and is open all year round from dawn to dusk. The 4 trout lakes are stocked with both rainbow and brown trout and sizes start at around 1 1/2 to 2lb and can...
Barford Lakes is a privately owned coarse fishery which is around seven miles west of norwich. There are four lakes at the main site which are two day ticket pleasure lakes, a thirty peg match lake and a training lake. There are also four other match waters nearby. Facilities at the main site include Tackle/Rod hire, hot + cold snacks, Mens/Womens/Disabled toilets and a fully stocked tackle shop which...
Milemead Fisheries has three lakes to offer (Specimen Carp, Carp and Match) at around two acres each, there is also a small stretch of canal which offers great fishing for the novice or expert angler. These lakes are situated in a queit and beautiful valley just a mile away from Tavistock. Opening times for the lakes are 7am till dusk (night fishing is only allowed on specimen carp lake and must be...
Wyreside is a family run business that has a total of eight fishing lakes that offer a mix of Coarse/Carp/Pike fishing. Quarry Lake (1 acre) is a carp lake with fish up to around 25lb. Quarry is available to fish on day ticket mon-thurs. Wyre Lake (18 acres) is a pike and carp season ticket lake, which has a 1 1/2 acre island feature. Day/night tickets are available (min 48hrs) from 8am mon- 8am fri. Sunnyside...
Nine Oaks has six lakes, three are trout lakes (Derwen, Weir and Pallen), two are coarse lakes (House lake and Main) and there is also a small novice pool. House coarse lake (approx 1/2 an acre) holds Carp to 18lb, Roach, Tench and Bream. it has lilies as a feature and is also suitable for the disabled to fish. Main lake is the larger of the two coarse lakes (1 1/4 acres) and is also suitable for...
Angel of the North Fishing Lakes has three lakes to choose from consisting of one carp lake and two coarse lakes. These lakes covering fifteen acres of land with around eight acres of water hold a large range of species including carp, tench, bream, roach, rudd, perch, ide and golden orfe. They do however ask novice anglers to partake in their coaching courses before fishing the lakes for the benefit...
Narborough Lakes has a total of five fishing lakes spread over 27 acres of land, which is situated in part of the beautiful Nar Valley. Two of these are coarse lakes (Meadow and Millers). The other three lakes are fly lakes (Foresters, Ashford and Willow). There is also a trout stream with a good stock of rainbow trout at around 1lb and a few slightly bigger fish, which is ideal for anglers with families. Willow...
Ferryboat Farm Fishery is a mature horseshoe shaped lake with widths varying from 16m to some thirty plus metres. Although it does hold plenty of F1 carp, being a mature lake it has plenty of other species in it including big carp well into double figures, roach to over 2lb, bream to 7lb+, tench, perch, crucians, rudd, gudgeon and a few chub. The match record is currently held with a 56lb bag of carp...
The Skegness and Mablethorpe area of the east coast is a popular holiday destination for anglers , and while there is an abundance of venues for the holiday angler to visit, this one is a little different. Set just far enough off the beaten track as to keep it tranquil and peaceful, Joy of Koi, situated near Saltfleet, has the look of a fishery that has been open much longer than its couple of year...
At the end of autumn, very often the fishing goes down the pan for a week or two while the fish get used to the sudden change in conditions. It was during this topsy turvy time of year that I joined British Telecom angling club for a match on the usually prolific Island Pond at Scunthorpe’s Messingham Sands fishery. The club has evolved from the much bigger inter-departmental “nationals” which...
Venue Introduction The Stainforth and Keadby Canal around Thorne and Stainforth has to be one of the fairest and most consistent canals in our region offering fabulous small roach, perch and skimmer sport in the summer on squatts while the bloodworm takes over in the winter months, as well as excellent bream and chub fishing throughout the year in the right areas. Today we are going to the Stainforth...
Summer fishing on many commercials means catching fish up in the water and the humble caster is perhaps the top all round bait for the job. Triana North star Bryan Hawkes is a lover of fishing the shell ‘up in the air’ and Fishingforfun.co.uk joined him at Lodge Farm Fishery for some insights. Lodge Farm Fishery lies on the border between Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire and consists of five...
Garbolino sponsored former Fish-o-mania champion Dave Pimlott has been a regular at Woodlands for the last ten years and with at least thirty wins and countless placings under his belt is one of the most consistent scorers here. Fishing4fun.co.uk joined him on a match to find out some of his secrets. Woodlands Fisheries in Carlton Minniot, near Thirsk is perhaps the biggest, best, and most popular...
When Sheffield match star Alex Mitchell acquired one of the city’s top venues, local anglers knew it was surely a match made in heaven. Tom Scholey met up with Alex for a lesson in feeder fishing, and a chat about what lies in store for Aston Ponds. Any angler who can earn their place in the star studded Barnsley Blacks line up at the tender age of just 21 clearly has a natural aptitude for angling,...
In the latest of our Clubstar V Superstar challenge matches, Billingham AC angler Ian Ward bravely stepped forward to take on the challenge, taking Kieron Rich on Maple Lake at the prolific Oaks complex at Sessay. “I have had a fair bit of success on this lake in the past just fishing across to the far bank with the pellet. I normally seem to attract a few small F1s to begin with and then the...