Day Ticket Carp Fishing Venues Near Bristol

There are numerous Carp Fishing venues situated around the Bristol area. Hopefully this guide will help you find a venue suited for your fishing. If you're based in Yate, Winterbourne, Keynsham, Portishead, Almondsbury, Pucklechurch, Westerleigh, Bath, Warmley, Chew Magna, Charlcombe, Pensford, Tockingham, Bradley Stoke, Saltford, Thornbury and Dyrham then this should include some venues for you!

Day Ticket Venues

Bitterwell Lake

Address

Ram Hill, Coalpit heath, Westerleigh Bristol, BS36 2UF

Contact

Phone: 07717131438.
Click here to send Bitterwell an email

Venue Description

Bitterwell Lake is located in Coalpit Heath approximately 10 miles from Bristol City centre. The three acre lake is home to a high stock of carp, roach, perch, rudd and bream which can make a very enjoyable day on the bank. This lake is suited for float and feeder fishing. Fishmeal Groundbaits, Micro Pellets, Corn, Maggots and Worms fish really well. Bitterwell also has a Tuck and Tackle shop where you can buy bait, fishing tackle, refreshments and coaching sessions!

Fishery Rules

General Lake Rules:

• No fires or BBQ's
• Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times.
• Please keep the pathways clear.
• Children under 16 to be accompanied by an adult unless prior permission is granted by the fishery manager.
• No Anti social behaviour.
• Anyone who wishes to fish must purchase a day ticket.
• Day tickets are collected from your peg. You do not need to pre book unless you are Night Fishing. To book night fishing contact the fishery manager.
• All fish to be returned to the water alive and well.

Rigs and Tackle Rules:

• Maximum of 2 rods per angler.
• No surface fishing.
• No Zig rigs.
• No Bait boats.
• Barbless hooks only.
• Maximum HOOK size 10.
• NO BRAID, this includes coated Braid. MONO only.
• All feeder or leger rigs must be completely free running with nothing above the lead or feeder.  NO fixed or semi fixed rigs.
• No leadcore or leaders
• Maximum of 1.5 oz leads or 45g feeders.
• No elasticated feeders
• No lure fishing, spinning, fly fishing or sea fishing tackle.
• Keepnets in Matches only.
• You must have an appropriate landing net to fish.
• Rig checks may be carried out by the fishery manager or lake staff only.

Bait Rules:

• Boilies can be used as hookbait only.
• No nuts .
• No pre-baiting
• No loose feeding of floating baits.
• Please do not throw unwanted bait onto the bank.
• NO high oil pellets in winter.

Fish Care Rules:

• Unhooking mats must be used when unhooking fish on the ground. (mat hire costs £2).  Coats, towels, cushions, carrier bags etc are NOT unhooking mats.
• No standing up with fish.
• Do not use towels or rags to hold fish.
• Please return netted fish to the water in your landing net.
• Do not leave rods unattended.
• When weighing or photographing fish please have all necessary items ready and do not leave the fish unattended for any period of time. Return the fish to the water as soon as possible.

Anglers who break the rules may be asked to leave without a refund.

Cost

An adult day ticket (upto 2 rods) will cost you £10.00 whilst a junior, disabled and over 65 ticket will cost you £8.00.

Opening Times

Monday: 07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday: 07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday: 07:30 - 17:30
Thursday: 07:30 - 17:30
Friday: 07:30 - 17:30
Saturday: 07:30 - 17:30
Sunday: 07:30 - 17:30

 

Tan House Farm Lake

Address

Tanhouse Lane, Yate, BS37 7QL, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Contact

Phone: 01454228280

Venue Description

Tan House Lake is based in Yate, approximately 15 miles from Bristol city centre. The lake has a stock of carp exceeding 20lb+ as well as roach, perch, bream, tench and rudd. The lake is quarter of a mile long whilst being fairly narrow. Day tickets are available to buy from the farm house onsite. Tickets are £6.00 per day and it's day fishing only.

Rules

• Barbless hooks only
• Dog and cat food is prohibited.
• Groundbait and trout bait are not allowed.

Cost

£6

 

Windmill Fishery

Address

Henfield Road, Westerleigh, Bristol BS36 2FE, United Kingdom

Contact

0117 970 9070
Email: [email protected]

Venue Description

Windmill Fishery is located in Westerleigh about 10 miles out of the city centre and features 4 lakes. There'a a match lake,  "Billy's Pool", a small carp lake and a big carp lake. All lakes are well stocked with carp with the big carp lake having very little silver fish or other species present. The match lake, "Billy's Pool" and the small carp lake have a strong stock of silver fish as well as a big number of carp.

Lake Rules

•  Barbless hooks only.
• NO KEEPNETS allowed when pleasure fishing – only permitted in a match.
• No use of braided lines.
• No fixed leads or feeders, elasticated feeders – must be free running.
• No rods to be left in the water unattended.
• No dead baits, lures or spinners to be used or treble hooks.
• All anglers must have a good-sized landing net.
• All fish are to be returned to the water immediately.
• Please respect all other anglers and swim boundaries.
• All children (12 and under) must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• Please use the toilet facilities – no fouling of the grounds.
• Please respect other anglers.
• Please treat fish with respect and enjoy your fishing.
• Please take all your rubbish home with you.
• Non fishing visitors on site must stick to footpaths provided.
• No cycling around lakes.
• Parking permitted in designated areas only.
• Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a lead.
• The boat is strictly for use by the bailiffs only.
• No swimming.
•  No loud music to be played on site at any time – please be considerate to other anglers.
• Drugs forbidden on site.
• Drunkenness, antisocial and threatening behaviour will not be tolerated.
• Offenders will be asked to leave.
• These rules are here for a reason any anglers or visitors found in breach of these rules will be asked to leave without a refund.
• Windmill Fishery accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage to fishing tackle, vehicles, persons or any other property however caused

Night Fishing is permitted on the carp lakes - however you need to contact windmill beforehand to obtain a night pass

Cost

Day tickets will cost you £10.00 for 2 rods and £8.00 for one. Junior (under 12) will cost you £6.00. for one rod.

Open times are 7am - 7pm

 

Bagwood Carp Lake

Address

Woodlands Golf and Country Club, Trench Lane, Almondsbury, Bristol BS32 4JZ, United Kingdom

Contact

01454 619319

Venue Description

Bagwood is located in Almondsbury roughly 10 minutes from Bristol City Centre. The lake is split into 2 lakes which the fish can travel between the two via pipes. The lake boasts a large stock of fish over 20lb with plenty of upper doubles also. There are plenty of silver fish in the lake aslo which includes some big bream.

Lake Rules

•  This is a private lake you may only proceed to the lake after you purchase a ticket.
• You must purchase a ticket in the Professional Shop or Clubhouse before you set up and start to fish.
• Bagwood Lake is patrolled and monitored to ensure all fishers are in possession of a correctly dated fishing ticket, anyone caught without a ticket may be asked to pay a fine, prosecuted or told to leave the lake.
• Bagwood Lake is open 7 Days a week.
• For security reasons the Woodlands Car Park will be locked at Night.
• You are allowed to use up to a maximum of 3 rods per fisher.
• Please remember you are required by law to purchase a rod license from the Post Office.
• Please take your rubbish home or put it in the bins provided.
• All fish that are caught must be returned to the lake, they are the property of Woodlands.
• Please handle the fish with care.
• All Carp anglers must use unhooking mats at all times
• No fixed lead/death rigs.
• No swimming-boats-nuts-ground bait.
• No rods to be left unattended.
• No Carp to be sacked for more than 1 hour in daylight hours.
• Minimum of 10lb line for carp fishing.
• No rods to be left unattended.
• No Carp to be sacked for more than 1 hour in daylight hours.
• Minimum of 10lb line for carp fishing.
• No Dogs allowed
• An adult must accompany children under the age of 16.
• Juniors under the age of 16 will receive discounted rates. Proof of age may be requested

Night fishing is allowed on both lakes and is available to purchase on the day.

Charges

Adult 12-hour maximum daytime ticket £16.00
Adult 24-hour ticket £24.00
Junior 12-hour maximum daytime ticket £13.00 (7 am-7 pm) (Must be accompanied by an adult)
Junior 124-hour ticket £20.00 (Must be accompanied by an adult)

Opening Times

7am - 7pm

 

Acorn Fishery

Address

Lampley rd, Kingston Seymour, Clevedon, BS21 6XS

Contact

Phone: 01934 834050
Email: [email protected]

Venue Description

Acorn is home to two lakes. The specimen carp lake is approximately 3.5 acres and is a 16 peg venue. It has a combination of smaller islands and a larger main island, which allows plenty of features and margins to fish to. The lake is clay bottomed with bars/ shelves and open flat areas, all easily accessible.  The fish stock is now currently over 400+ stunning Carp, with fish size ranging from approx 15lb to 38lb+ in weight and well over half of them are mid to upper 20's and 30's. The lake is usually netted each year to remove any of the smaller carp or fry, of which are collected and stocked into our smaller stock ponds.

The "The Paddock" lake  is a 40 peg venue for matches and pleasure fishing with a stock of carp, roach, bream and rudd.

Rules

Main Lake

• Boilie only to be used for a hookbait or spooding
• PVA bag of pellets can be used
• Pop Ups and Wafters can be used
• No Artificial baits
• All rubbish must be taken home
• No nuts or peas
• No luncheon meat to be used
• No braided mainline
• No Leadcore allowed
• Don't stand up whilst holding a fish
• Return the carp to the water ASAP. Keep the fish wet and in the heat keep the mats cool as possible before using them.
• You must return vehicles to the car park after unloading your gear unless you are a disabled badge holder
• You can use a bait boat.
• Carp care mouth ointment must be used. You must show this upon arrival as well as your net and mat. You can purchase this from the on site shopExpect to be rig checked
• Tubing / naked line / leaders only
• No knots above the hooklink swivel
• Barbless hooks only
• If you cast onto the island - walk round to the island instead of snapping off.
• Nets, mats and slings must be dipped before and after your session.

Paddock Rules

• No night fishing
• Minimum 3lb line
• Carp and silvers keepnets allowed
• Dry nets only
• You must use the dip tank before and after your session
• Method feeders must be free running and you are not allowed to tuck your hookbait into the feeder. Hooklink has to be at least 4 inches.
• No nuts or peas
• Surface baits are banned
• No luncheon meat
• No dogs allowed
• No keepnets for pleasure anglers

Cost

Main lake prices (3 rods)
12hr  £20

24hr  £30

36hr - £45

48hr    £60

60hr    £75

72hr    £90

84hr    £105

96hr    £120

108hr  £135

120hr  £150
1

32hr  £165

144hr  £180

156hr  £195

168hr  £210

Main lake exclusive booking prices

36hr lake exclusive £720

48hr lake exclusive £ 960

60hr lake exclusive - £1200

72hr lake exclusive - £1440

Paddock lake prices

Day tickets - £10 each (must collect from the shop on site)
Open Times
Summer Sessions - 7am - 6pm  (April - September)
Winter Sessions - 7am - 6pm  (October - March)

Night Fishing is allowed on Jubilee Lake and Specimen Carp Lake. However YOU MUST BOOK before hand. If you are day fishing just turn up and fish!

Costs

Duchess Lake

Address

Duchess Pond, Stapleton, BS16 1AU, Bristol

Contact

07980091286

Venue Description

Located 4 miles from the City Centre, Duchess Pond is well stocked with carp up to low thirties. The lake is stocked with plenty of silver fish as well as perch.

Rules

See bailiff for Rules

Charges

£10 per day, £20 for 24 hours and £150 for an annual membership

Opening Times

Open all year Dawn to dusk. Night fishing available on the bank.

 

Ham Green Lakes

Address

Chapel Pill Lane, Bristol, Avon, BS20 0HL

Contact

Phone: 07818 640227
Email: [email protected]

Venue Description

Ham Green lakes is set on some stunning land in Phil just outside of Portishead. Featuring two lakes the bottom lake is a 1.5 acre rectangular lake with the largest carp being just over 28lb. There are approximately 50 carp in the bottom lake all of which are stunning fish as well as some bream, tench and roach.
The Top lake of Ham Green is a heaven for every pleasure angler. The lake is very historic and does not feel man made making a pleasurable day. Crucians over 2lb have been caught at this lake as well as 8lb tench and a 20lb pike!

Rules

• JUNIOR UNDER 10 YEARS CAN FISH FREE OF CHARGE WITH A PAYING ADUL
• Barbless or Micro-Barbed hooks only.
• No multiple hook rigs.
• No braided mainlines.
• No peanuts to be used as bait.
• Please be sensible when free-baiting and avoid using excessive quantities.
• If you pre-bait a vacant swim that does not guarantee you the use of that swim when you arrive to fish. Swims are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Unhooking mats must be used for carp, tench or large bream.
• Keepnets are permitted for silverfish only, no carp, tench or large bream to be retained.
• NO keepnets on the bottom lake
• Please take your litter home. You will be held responsible for any litter discarded in the swim you are fishing or vacating (even if it’s not yours).
• No bathing, sub-aqua, wading or swimming on the lake.
• Persons must enter grounds by the proper access points and keep strictly to the bank sides.
• The use of radios, televisions, musical instruments and guns is prohibited.
• Baited rods must not be left unattended at any time.
• Any leads stuck in a tree notify the bailiff when you leave
• In the event of a fish breaking your line (tethered) notify the bailiff
• Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult (with a valid ticket).
• All fish are the sole property of Ham Green Lakes and must be returned to the swim where caught. NO FISH TO BE TAKEN OR KILLED.
• Cars are parked on or adjacent to the site at the owner’s risk, Ham Green Lakes accept no liability for theft from or damage to vehicles whilst on site.
• Min 12lb line
• No braided mainline
• Micro-barbed hooks only
• No fixed rigs
• Helicopter rigs must either have a drop off lead system or a bead that can run freely up the leader
• Minimum size 10 hooks
• Minimum 42" landing nets when carp fishing
• Maximum Rods: 2
• All nets and mats to be dipped in septic tank before fishing
• Beanie style mats only or cradle or good size matt with adequate padding
• No carp sacks
• No retaining fish for more than 3 hours these must be in safety retention slings
• Anglers must have carp care kits before fishing the lake
• Fish must be weighed in appropriate slings
• All particles and nuts to be bought and pre prepared from a tackle shop

Night fishing is allowed on both lakes. You must ring up to book on for the night or alternatively book via catch

Cost

Top Lake: Day Ticket -  £7

Concession Day Ticket - £6
24 Hr Ticket - £15.00

Bottom Lake: Day Ticket - £10.00

Concession Day Ticket - £8.00

24 Hr Ticket - £20.00

Opening Times

6:00am - 6:00pm 7 days a week

 

Boyd Valley Lake

Address

Golden Valley Lane, Bitton, Bristol BS30 6NY, United Kingdom

Contact

Phone: 07927364170

Email: [email protected]

Venue Description

Boyd Valley Lake is a picturesque fishing destination located halfway between Bath and Bristol. The 1.5-acre lake is perfect for anglers of all skill levels. The lake has Carp reaching up to 20lbs, Barbel, Tench, Roach and Bream.

Rules

• No Littering
• Fires Only in Suitable Pits with Permission
• Do Not Take Fish
• No Climbing on Gates
• Do Not Leave Rods Unattended
• No Carp Over 4LB in Keepnets
• No loud noise after 10pm
• Barbless Hooks
• No Night Fishing

Cost

£10 per day.

Opening Hours

7am - 9pm 7 days a week

 

Eastville Park Lake

Address

Eastville, Bristol BS5 6QH

Contact

Bristol City Council 0117 922 200

Venue Description

Eastville park is a park lake on the edge of Fishponds. The lake is a small urban lake with a couple of islands stocked with carp, roach, bream, tench, pike, perch and more!

Rules

• Fish during the day and only in the open season, which runs from 16 June to 14 March each year
• Only fish in marked fishing area
• Not use more than two rods or poles per person
• Not put up a tent or other shelter
• Put all rubbish in the bin or take it home
• Not use floating bait as any birds it attracts might get caught in the hooks and line

Cost

You need a permit to fish at Eastville park which you can purchase here. Once you have your permit you can fish until your permit expires!

Open Hours

All daylight hours

Club Lakes

Hunstrete Lakes

Address

Hunstrete, Pensford, Bristol, BS39 4NT

Contact

07719801141 - Head Bailiff

[email protected] - Head Bailiff

Venue Description

The Hunstrete complex is home to three lakes - 1 being a pleasure lake, 1 being a match lake and 1 being the big carp lake. The main lake holds carp to 36lbs plus and holds a really good stock of twenties. Plenty of big fish to accommodate the big fish angler. The lake is just short of 5 acres and features 41 swims to choose from.

The pleasure lake known as Withy Pool features carp upto 22lb plus. Carp are the dominant species in this lake and you can have a fun day catching fish consistently. Withy Pool features some colossal perch at above 3lb also. The lake itself is about 3 acres and features 2 islands as well as 40 swims.
The match lake Bridge Pool is home to a heavy stock of fish. Carp to 10lb, Tench to 6lbs, Bream to 7lbs, Roach to 2½lbs, Perch to 2½ lbs, Chub to 4lbs plus. The lake is 2.5 acres and features 34 swims.

Rules

• Where dip tanks are provided they must be used.
• A day ticket must be purchased in addition to normal membership from a nominated local tackle shop before fishing any lakes – save and except for silver, gold and life members or a member granted a valid pass.
• Bailiffs may require a member to discontinue fishing if in the Bailiff’s reasonable opinion, the equipment being used is unsuitable for the fish likely to be caught. Especially so for landing nets/mats.
• Members must keep to proper paths to access the lakes and not block or partially block footpaths or access or exit points.
• Members must fish only from the designated platforms on any lake. No bank sticks allowed outside of the peg except in front of the peg in the lake bed.
• A member may only occupy one peg at any one time. If anglers share a swim or platform a maximum of two rods per swim applies. There is a maximum limit of two anglers per peg except when a senior member has relinquished his two rod maximum to two under 12’s accompanying him or her – or where coaching by authorised BAA. coaches is taking place. see ALL OTHER INFORMATION AND RULES – THE UNDER 12 RULES –
• No Fly Fishing – fly fishing of any description or type is banned.
• Hooks – See General Rules and Information and Other Information and Rules but other than pike fishing, unaltered, manufactured MICRO-BARBED or BARBLESS hooks only are to be used.
• Any form of method feeding allowed must be in conjunction with unaltered tackle products as supplied by the manufacturer and the “Method” style of fishing is banned, unless a free running in-line feeder or a free running in-line lead is used or a bolt rig style or the elastic must pass through the feeder .
• The use of lead-core in any form and as any part of a fishing set-up is prohibited.
• No fixed or tether-style feeders are allowed.
• Bolt rigs and fixed leads are banned, unless the lead is correctly attached to a commercially manufactured quick release safety lead clip, as directed by the manufacturer.
• The Beach Casting method is not allowed.
• Bait – See also General Rules and Information.
• No pre-baiting swims outside of opening hours.
• All hi-tech carp fishing “Boilie Shooters” [based on paint-ball guns] are banned.
• All nuts are banned including tiger nuts.
• The use of bloodworm and joker is allowed only from 1st October to 15th June, inclusive.
• Using freshwater fish as bait, whether dead or alive is banned.
• No unused bait to be left on the bank after fishing.
• Line – Braided main line may be used ONLY for spodding.

Unhooking Mats and Landing Nets.

• When present at any fishery, dip tanks must be used as directed.
• Sharing of unhooking mats or landing nets (unless two anglers are sharing the same peg) is not permitted. If a member wishes to assist on another peg his rods must be wound in and made safe first.
• Large padded unhooking mats are compulsory for all anglers fishing for carp, barbel and pike and must be wet prior to use. The use of unhooking mats is strongly recommended for all species.
• The landing net used must be large enough for the species being caught. It is not acceptable for fish over 5lb to be landed in small landing nets or match landing nets.
• All carp, barbel (rivers only) and pike must be returned to the water immediately EXCEPT when special dispensation has been granted by the Management Committee.
PROVISION: Fish may be retained only in a landing net in the water whilst preparations are made for weighing and/or photographing. Members are expected to apply common sense regarding best welfare of the fish and return them as soon as possible.

Keepnets.

• Restrictions may vary due to seasonal conditions. No carp in keepnets except in sanctioned matches where specified rules for an event will be in effect.
• Keepnets must be suitable for purpose and of legal size and dipped where dip tanks are provided

ADDITIONAL RULES FOR THE DAVE CROOKES FISHERY AT HUNSTRETE. (Referred to as TDCFAH)

• TDCFAH is owned by The Association and is Private Property. Access to the public is only permitted along the public footpaths. Some rules are not applicable to other stillwaters which are leased to The Association.
• Access is via the timed electric main gate and is controlled by a key pad on entry and the keypad will only work during specified hours and due to this, all vehicles must exit the fishery before the stated closing times.
• Opening and closing times are posted at the site entrance. The driver of any vehicle locked in when the gates lock shall pay a fee (the amount of which shall be determined from time to time by the committee) to defer the cost of a bailiff or other authorised person attending the fishery and reopening the gates.
• Until the fee is paid the member responsible shall be suspended from membership of The Association.
• There is no access to lakes, car parks or surrounding areas outside of the times shown at the main gate.
• All members must be in possession of their membership cards when attending the complex. Any member not in possession of a current membership card is not allowed onto TDCFAH.  No guests are allowed without written permission.
• Members intending to fish must have a valid day ticket dated for that day – save and except for silver, gold and life members.
• Members are advised to always check notice boards at the fishery for possible variations to the rules and bye-laws and availability of lakes. (See also The Association website and Facebook). Read rules on day tickets and membership cards.
• When dip takes are present, use is compulsory as directed – prior to arriving at the desired peg.
• Visitors/Carers and Non-members at the DCFAH:
• Provision is made for non-members (referred to as a guest or guests) to accompany members. Applications for guests must be made in writing to the General Secretary. Email is acceptable, and consent if given, will be confirmed by the General Secretary.  A carer in this context is treated as a guest.
• Restrictions relating to guests are listed on the consent form and must be adhered to.
• A maximum of two non-members to be with the member at any time.   See ALL OTHER INFORMATION AND RULES – THE UNDER 12 RULES – Page 14.
• It is anticipated that parents/carers/non-members may enter the complex to drop off or pick up participants and this will be permitted but otherwise any non-member attending the fishery without appropriate written or agreed permission will be asked to leave as may any accompanying member

Other Rules:

• Anglers must not obstruct the public footpath (on the dam/north side of Hunstrete Lake) or any road or path within the complex.
• A toilet is available. Please use it. Suitable for wheelchair/disabled access.
• Swims or platforms.
• Members must fish only from the designated platforms on any lake. No bank sticks allowed outside of the peg except in front of the peg in the lake bed.
• Pegs more suitable and safer for use by disabled anglers are so marked and available on Bridge and Withy Pools and Main Lake.  Disabled anglers will have priority at all times and able-bodied members must move if the peg is required by a disabled angler [provided no other suitable platform for disabled members is available

Costs

You must have a ticket for the Bathampton angling club. The BAA membership year runs from the 1st of January to the 31st December inclusive. Once you have you're BAA ticket you will also need to purchase a day ticket. Both of these are available here at BAC.

Current BAA tariffs:

Adult - £40

Junior (under 17) - £15

Veteran (65 and over) - £25

Opening Times

January - 8:00am to 7:00pm
February - 8:00am to 7:00pm
March (Winter) - 8:00am to 7:00pm
March (BST) - 5:00am to 9:30pm
April - 5:00am to 9:30pm
May - 5:00am to 9:30pm
June - 5:00am to 9:30pm
July - 5:00am to 9:30pm
August - 5:00am to 9:30pm
September - 5:00am to 9:30pm
October (BST) - 5:00am to 9:30pm
October (Winter) - 8:00am to 7:00pm
November - 8:00am to 7:00pm
December - 8:00am to 7:00pm

 

Alcove Angling - The Lido

Address

Alcove Road, Fishponds, Bristol BS16 3DS.

Contact

Find the Alcove Angling FB Group and Contact / Inquire in the group.

Venue Description

The lido is approximately 2 acres in size and situated just off Fishponds road. Approximately 50 carp are at home to the venue as well as tench, crucian carp, pike, bream, roach and rudd. The lake was a quarry pit until the 70s when it then became a public swimming pool. Now the lake is owned by Alcove angling.

Rules

• The AGM shall be held at 8.00pm on the last Wednesday in January.
• Proposals for discussion at the AGM, signed by the Proposer and Seconder, must be received in writing by the Secretary no later than 14 days before the date of the AGM.
• Committee meetings shall be held monthly, at the discretion of the Committee.
• Membership shall continue from May 1st to April 30th.
• All members are expected to co-operate in the preservation of wildlife, flora and fauna at Club waters.
• Junior members of age 16 or under are not allowed on or able to fish any of our waters unless accompanied by an adult member aged 21 years or older. Children under 12 must fish the same swim and use one of the two rods of the accompanying adult or senior member.
• An Environmental Agency rod licence is required on all Club waters.
• Members must carry their membership tab and appropriate rod licence with them at all times and produce them for inspection to a Bailiff, Officer of the Club or anyone identifying themselves by production of a current tab.
• Dogs are only allowed at the Lido and Whitehouse Farm (see 3.3) and must be kept under control and on a short lead at all times.
• RADIOS, TAPE RECORDERS, DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYERS, GUNS, TINS of any sort, ALCOHOL AND NON-PRESCRIPTION DRUGS ARE BANNED.
• All members must take their rubbish home.
• Gates to all waters must be kept locked at all times ESPECIALLY WHEN LEAVING VENUE.
• All members shall be permitted to fish with 2 rods only from recognised swims on all waters.
• This means no stalking between swims. When fishing with your lines in the water you must not be more than 10 metres away from your rods.
• Barbless hooks only allowed.
• No fixed rigs to be used.
• No floating bread, Monofilament line only, NO BRAIDED MAIN LINE. Braided hook lengths are permitted.
• No spodding.
• Keepnets are permitted all year at the Committee’s discretion. Members are requested not to keep fish in keepnets longer than 6 hours. ALL CARP ARE TO BE RETURNED TO THE WATER IMMEDIATELY; exceptions refer to match rules.
• All members must use an unhooking mat for fish being unhooked and in contact with the ground.
• No fish live bait may be used on any lake.
• Pike up to 6lb in weight may be removed at the angler’s discretion but must be taken from the lake. THE TAKING OF ANY OTHER FISH WILL BE REGARDED AS THEFT AND THE APPROPRIATE ACTION TAKEN. Any unauthorised movement of fish between lakes is strictly prohibited.
• Members may only enter the fishery 1 hour before sunrise and must have left before 1 hour after sunset.
• Anglers wishing to fish the Lido at night must book with Darren Scudamore 24 hours in advance by calling 07918 102084 BUT NO LATER THAN 18:30. NO EXCEPTIONS. MEMBERS WHO HAVE BOOKED MUST ADVISE DARREN SCUDAMORE IN ADVANCE IF UNABLE TO FISH. FUTURE BOOKINGS MAY BE REFUSED IF NOT ADVISED.
• Junior members will be allowed to fish at night fish as long as they are in the company of an Adult/Senior member aged 21 years or older and must fish the same swim.
• There are 8 swims only at the Lido for bivvies and tents. The swims are marked with a red block. No bivvies or tents in any other swim. Only one bivvy/tent per swim.
• Members are permitted to fish from one swim for a maximum of 72 hours only, after which they must vacate that swim and move to another. Fishing at night is done entirely at members’ own risk.
• THIS IS AN URBAN AREA SO PLEASE KEEP NOISE TO A MINIMUM, ESPECIALLY IF ARRIVING AFTER DUSK.
• Swims must be vacated 1 hour before a match and will be not available to pleasure anglers again until 1 hour after the match has ended.
• All types of boilies, cereal groundbait and cooked particle baits are allowed subject to a maximum of 1 kilo per angler in any 24 hour session.
• All nuts are banned. All particle baits must be cooked

Costs

To fish this lake you need to join Alcove angling. Their ticket costs £45 per year. To join you'll need to be in their facebook group as this is the only place they put info on regarding this!