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Situated just off of the A137 towards Manningtree in the village of Ardleigh, this 8-acre irrigation pond has quickly become a very well respected big-fish water. Catfish to over 100lbs are present with 7 or 8 different fish over 70lbs recorded, see our Microchip records for up to date information. A number of specimen Carp are also present with the largest around the 40lb mark, though not seen for a few years now, there are thought to be 2 or 3 30's and more still quickly approaching 30lbs. A small number of Bream are present up to 14lbs. This water has been lovingly established over the past 10 years from the baron landscape it once was into the tree-lined, feature filled water it now is. Depths range from 6ft to in excess of 30ft, there is heavy weed growth in areas and a number of undulations and bars on the bottom to fish to. Fishing can be tough at times but the rewards speak for themselves.
Stocking Update - October 2023: 5x C5 'Simmos' have been stocked, we look forward to reviewing their growth over the next few years and subsequently planning for the future.
Water Specific Rules
1) Open all year round.
2) Day fishing is from Dawn ‘til Dusk only.
3) Night fishing is only allowed with a night permit (guests cannot night fish).
4) Parking is inside the gate, on the concrete, the car park on the left-hand side or behind the treeline on the right-hand side. No vehicles to be parked in swims or visible from the lake.
5) No more than 15 anglers allowed.
6) A maximum of 3 rods allowed per person/ per swim all year round.
7) Minimum of 15lbs breaking strain line must be used when fishing for Carp and Catfish.
8) A 1.5 metre flotation sling, or Catfish specific deep D sling must be used if fishing specifically for Catfish. If this equipment is not present, accidental captures must not be weighed.
9) See General rule 25 for guidance on unhooking mats.
10) During the hours of darkness, a receiver must be used, and alarm heads must be turned down.
11) Bait boats are permitted
STOCK/MICROCHIP DATA
System Update 12/07/2024
Please navigate the stock list below to find the fish you fish you wish to submit a catch report for, click on the fish, then once the detail page loads, the submission window shows at the bottom of the screen.