Fishing

Our private main lake is over 2 acres and an ideal water for the pleasure angler. It is well stocked with bream (to 4lb), tench (to 7lb), roach, rudd, perch and carp (to 20lb) and Chubb have been introduced in 2010

We can comfortably accommodate up to 42 anglers. Wheel chair & mobility vehicle access is available to several pegs and there are 4 disabled pegs close to the main car park.

We have fishery toilet facilities close to the lake (unfortunately without disabled access at this time)

A current EA Rod Licence is required for each angler aged 12 years and over and must be available for inspection so please bring your licence with you.

Our private fishery is free to cottage residents. We do not provide day fishing to the general public and so you can be assured that there will always be pegs available. Residents can fish around the clock if they wish and so we’re an ideal venue to try night fishing especially with children who will not be far from a warm & dry bed if its needed.

We stock a selection of non-live bait and terminal tackle in our onsite Tearoom/shop including the Marukyu fishing baits. There are good local bait/tackle shops in Louth, Horncastle & Alford.

The rivers Witham and Bain are within 15 minutes drive and there are also a number of day ticket fisheries in the area so you can try a number of different venues from your base here. See our activities page for more details

lake plan click to view

click to view the lake plan

 

 

Camping & Caravan Club Fishing

Day fishing is only available to Camping & Caravan Club residents of our adjacent CS site. Pegs are taken on a first come first served basis, there is always plenty of availability but we will restrict day fishing if necessary to give priority to cottage residents. Night fishing is not permitted for camping guests

Full day from 7am until 8pm or dusk £6 adult (£4 extra rod), £3 under for 16′s (£2 extra rod)
Half day from 3pm until 8pm or dusk £4 adult, (£4 extra rod) £2 under 16′s (£2 extra rod)
7 days from 7am until 8pm or dusk £30 adult (£20 extra rod), £15 under 16′s (£10 extra rod)

The following fishery rules apply and these are designed simply to protect the fish and the enjoyment of others. We reserve the right to change rules as required. Current rules are as displayed at the fishery

Fishery Rules

  1. Barbless Hook Only
  2. A current EA Rod Licence is required for each angler aged 12 years or over and must be available for inspection
  3. All nets to be soaked in net dip tanks on arrival and on visiting any other waters
  4. No day fishing except for Camping site residents who may fish from 7am to 8pm or dusk (subject to availability)
  5. Night fishing is only available to cottage residents
  6. Rod limit is two
  7. No braided line
  8. No loose feeding of boilies and groundbait
  9. Groundbait is only permitted for use with line attached feeder or pole cup
  10. Boilies are only permitted for use on hook or hair rig or for feeding with line attached PVA bag or pole cup
  11. No remote control boats for baiting, fish & depth detection is OK
  12. No pre-baiting of swims
  13. Use all baits in moderation
  14. Use equipment designed and suitable for the size of fish you are aiming for
  15. No fixed lead or fixed method feeder rigs (there must be a safety clip/bead)
  16. Use an unhooking mat for all fish over 2lb
  17. No fish over 2lb to be kept in a keep net
  18. Keep nets are permitted before 8pm or dusk, they must be properly set at full stretch and emptied at least every 4 hrs
  19. No Sacking
  20. Dogs are allowed around the lake but must be kept on a leash at all times
  21. Dispose of all rubbish including used shot/tackle and unwanted bait into the bins provided
  22. Do not empty unused bait into the lake or onto the bank
  23. No live bait whatsoever is to be taken or stored inside the cottages
  24. Current rules are as displayed onsite