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Enfield - Middlesex
Boxers Lake
Just of the A110 on the outskirts of Enfield.
Parking on Lonsdale Drive close to the banks. Run by the Enfield Anglers Council - Mainly carp fishing but also supplies good sport for the Roach angler with the odd good sized Perch as a
Bonus. Although somewhat shallow especially in the margins where it is less than 2 ft.deep, even at this depth Carp of 6 to 10 lbs. are quite common. The average depth is about 4 ft. with a few deeper spots further out.
Best baits :- bread flake - mixer biscuits - maggots and worms.
NO FACILITIES
Banned :- Boilies
Prices are :- £2.00 Adults and £1.00 Concessionary. Season Tickets available at £15.00 Adults and £7.50 Concessionary. The lake no longer keeps the closed season.
Petersham - London
River Thames
North Circular A406 -Follow the signs to the A205 towards Kew - Across Kew bridge turn Left at the lights - At the T-junction turn Right and look for Queens Rd. which is at the top at the top of the hill on your Left - turn Left at the mini roundabout and Sharp Right at
the next roundabout - Go through the lights - After the first pedestrian crossing Turn Right into Sandy Lane - Turn Right at the bottom on to Ham St. a short way on is the Car Park or take the Second Left off Ham St. and park opposite the Young Mariners Club - a track at the side side of the club leads to the river.
The river here is tidal and contains a superb collection of fish, Bream and Skimmers are prolific - Specimen Carp and Barbel rest under jetties and alongside boats. - Roach and Dace are there in shoals.
The banks are steep in places and river water levels rise quickly. Make sure you know the Tide Times and fish just after High Tide. Alternatively if you are after Carp then fish just
before the tide starts coming in.
I repeat make sure you know the tide times and take adequate precautions.
This is a public fishery and the fishing is free
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Berkshire
Thatcham
Wylies Lake
Off the M4 at Junc.13 and head towards Newbury on the A34. - In Newbury turn Left on to the A4 towards Reading Look for a sign indicating a Right turn to the Lower Way Leisure Centre - The fishery is behind the leisure centre.
A nine acre gravel pit that runs up to 12ft.deep.Run by the Reading and District AA.
Lined with willows and fallen trees,it also has extensive reed beds giving lots of cover, Lots of Rudd - Perch - Roach and Crucians between 1lb. and 2lbs.
Early morning and late evenings are the best times for Tench fishing; A method that works quite well is feeder with worm and corn over a bed of caster and hemp.
Rake it first if it is weedy and don't forget to use strong tackle or the Tench around the
7lbs. mark will run you into trouble.
There are Carp up to 17lbs. or so , however they are hard to
come by.
In late Autumn and winter a spot of Pike fishing in the margins is worth a go.
Facilities :-- Disabled catered for - Toilets - Food etc.
available at the Leisure Centre
Banned :- Blood worm - Jokers and don't bring tins of any
description.
Tickets :- £3 per day Juniors £2 Club Cards £30 Concessionary £12 Juniors £10.
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Oxfordshire
Enstone, Chipping Norton
Heythrop Park Hotel - Golf and Country Club - Off the B4030
Number of lakes:- Two Approx 2 acres and 1.75 acres
Cover eg. trees rushes etc.:- Very mature venue, Top Lake being more open, Bottom lake heavily tree lined - Both with plenty of features - fallen trees, overhanging branches, dense
reed beds etc.
Species stocked:- Lakes were restocked during 1974 - 1976 with 'Coarse Fish' no additional fish have been introduced since then.
Weights of best specimens:- Best Weights so far in 2003 - Common Carp to 15lb 8oz, Pike to 14lb 10oz, Bream to 3lb and Perch to 2lb 4oz.
The lakes have been closed to the public for 5 - 10 years, and have only been re opened to the public since 1st April 2003.
They were then restocked in the mid 1970's with 'Coarse Fish'.
Local anglers advise that Carp were up to 20lb - Pike to mid 20's - with goods heads of Bream - Tench - Chub and Roach.
Best Baits :- The venue has only just re opened - Dog Biscuit - Bread - Boilies - Dead-baits plus Worm and Maggot have accounted for catches leading up to the opening.
Best Methods:- Most seem to work - Method feeder - Capped or open ended feeders - Float fishing - Pole fishing and free-lining
Facilities :- Toilet block with WC's and sinks
Day Tickets On site :- £10 adult 3 rods, £8 adult 2 rods, £5 disabled and OAP 2 rods and £2 juniors (under 16) for 2 rods fishing with a paying adult.
Season Ticket:-Not available at this time.
Night fishing :- Not available at this time.
Regulations :- Dawn till dusk - no closed season, Pay before fishing, Fish safe rigs, Use of Net Dip etc - no particular bans or restrictions - just common sense.
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Hertfordshire
Elstree, near Watford
Aldenham Country Park Reservoir - Managed by Herts CC
Park Office, Dagger Lane
Elstree
Herts WD6 3AT.
Tel: 020 8953 4978
From Edgware take A5 north, turn left onto A41 Watford bypass. At first roundabout turn right onto Watford Road A411. Pass the fishery on the left then go left down Aldenham Road pass the tennis courts. Turn left at first major bend and follow the track to the anglers car park.
A reservoir of about 65 acres with depths up to 14 ft.Well stocked with some superb fish :- Roach - Perch - Carp - Pike Bream - Tench - and Chub.
Facilities :- Boats can be hired for £5
Tickets :- £4 Day - Juniors & OAP were £1.50 ??) - Disabled free
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Buckinghamshire
Milton Keynes
Furzton Lake
West of Milton Keynes City.Just of the old A5 - Watling Street
Massive lake fished from 3 sections. Lots of Carp 8-15lb plus
some larger specimens.
Facilities :- (Not Known)
Banned :- Bait boats and Fixed rigs
Tickets :- £4.00 per day for 2 rods - Season Tickets
around £30.00
Milton Keynes
Grand Union Canal
A509 Stoke Road heading toward Leighton Buzzard.
A 6 mile stretch of canal. Note:- Fish only from the towpath side - (Milton Keynes Angling Association water).Plenty of Carp up to 30lbs. Nice cover from overhanging trees and bushes. Night fishing is allowed
Facilities :- Not Known
Banned :- cans - litter and fixed leads. . Only fishing from
the towpath side.
A day ticket on all Milton Keynes Angling Association waters
including this 6 mile stretch of canal is only £4.00 for 24
hours or £26.00 per year,(no closed season on the
CUT).Tickets are available from the local tackle shops or on
the towpath bank.
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