Fishing

Fishing

We have a small fishing lake on site, well stocked with general course fish including carp, tench, chub, roach, perch and bream. The lake area is very pleasantly landscaped, and has been planted to encourage wildlife. The lakeside paths are paved, and there is a sheltered patio area alongside with seating. 

Fishing Rules

 Please read our collection of do's and don'ts before fishing. They are for everyone's benefit and hopefully will make your fishing at Glencote a memorable experience.

The lake has been created and stocked to provide good fishing; it is not a play pool. We expect anyone who uses the lake to have a basic knowledge of coarse fishing techniques; ie playing and landing fish, unhooking, correct handling and returning fish to water.

An Environment Agency Rod Licence is required to fish this water.

A current Glencote permit is required to fish, and must be obtained before fishing.

The bailiff will check tickets daily. Tickets are not transferrable.

Conditions

Fishing is only allowed from the hard standing platforms

Tackle is limited to a single rod per person which must not be left unattended

No braided lines

No barbed hooks

No keepnets (all fish must be returned to the water immediately)

No floating baits (due to wild fowl), no ground baits, no paste, no boilies, no pet food and no pellets whatsoever (all unused bait must be removed from the lakeside)

No ledgering, method feeders or fixed feeders

Maximum hook size 10, maximum line strength 10lbs

Landing nets are essential, unhooking mats are desirable, but if you do not have one all fish must be unhooked on the grass (as fish do exceed 25lbs in weight)

Fishing only between the hours of sunrise and sunset. No night fishing

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. No children's rods to be used

No litter to be left on the lakeside, and all unwanted line to be disposed of responsibly (dustbins are provided)

Dogs are not allowed on the lakeside

Please keep the gate to the children's play area closed at all times

Recommended Baits

Maggots, worms, bread, luncheon meat, sausage, sweetcorn, cheese, castors, mussels, prawns

If in doubt please ask

Please observe the above; failure to do so will lead to the loss of fishing