Mill Road Fishery

About the Lake

The lake was dug in 2005 and stocked shortly after with a large number of Carp, Tench and Rudd by the then owner. The lake is just under an acre and includes two islands which help to separate the anglers and ensure everyone has their own water to fish. The lake has 17 hand built wooden stages that provide flat, stable pegs.

We are developing the flora and fauna around the lake and have planted a number of lilies, reedmace and other water plants to provide the fish with some cover. We have also planted a large number of native trees and shrubs around the lake and on the islands. We hope that in time, this will provide a more natural environment.
 

Fish Stock

The lake was originally stocked in 2005.  Many of the carp are stunning scaly fish like the one here.  They have grown on and even bred in the last two years and the lake could be described as heavily stocked.  There is reputed to be one 20lb Carp in the lake (although we still have not seen the pictures) although there are confirmed fish up to 19lb+ and many double figure fish and they are growing all the time.

There are also large numbers of Tench that are gaining weight by the month. To provide something for everyone there is also a head of Rudd and Roach that particularly provide the youngsters with good sport.

 

Access

The lake is only a few yards from the gravelled car park with a grassed overflow parking area and there is a level concrete path down to the nearest swims.  The car park also has a brick built toilet block.  There are seventeen purpose built wooden fishing stages.

Wildlife

Our aim is to develop the fishing alongside a thriving environment for the local wildlife. As the fishery matures the range of native plants will provide a home for many species. The surrounding fields are visited almost daily by a pair of Barn Owls who compete with the Kestrels in hunting for the Field Voles in the long grass.  We have a page dedicated to the local wildlife here and will develop this as the site matures.

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