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Anglers interested in developing their own fishery have the opportunity to acquire a partly-constructed fishery on over 11 acres of land in the Cheshire countryside between Chester and Crewe. On the market at £145,000, Eaton Fishery near Tarporley, approximately 15 miles from Chester and 13 from Crewe, is in the process of being created from around 11.5 acres of former pastureland. So far, an access gate opens to an area of hardstanding some 15 metres by 40 metres, and the outer ring of two lakes has been excavated with the spoil deposited in the centre of both to build up islands and around their periphery. Click here for more details. |
 We had hoped to feature Spring Rock Fishery near Llandrindod Wells in Wales, last year but a sudden problem with weed growth meant the number of fishable swims was dramatically reduced. Since then the problem is being eradicated and the water is now virtually clear. Stocked with more than 350 mirror, common, ghost and koi carp to 25lb as well as a good head of crucians, the lake is about two and a half acres in size and is set in a dramatic and remote location with its own log pod for those travelling any distance.
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 The culmination of six years work, Chester Lakes offers four main pleasure lakes with bags of silver fish and carp to 12lbs. Despite being only three miles from the city of Chester, the fishery is set in rural surroundings and is available for match and pleasure angling with its own campsite. The cafe is open all day every day and work is currently in hand to develop a four acre specimen pool which will have only 14 pegs and be stocked with double figure fish and a new match pool.
 To be found between Chester and Crewe in Cheshire, New Farm Fishery has three well maintained lakes which offer day ticket pleasure fishing for carp and silver fish; a large camping/caravan park with hard standing 'super-pitches'; a heated toilet/shower block which is also available for use by anglers; and a modern clean and spacious Bed and Breakfast annexe with five well-equipped bedrooms and light and airy dining room.
 Recently taken over by new owners who have made massive improvements to this former quarry water, Pitsford Fisheries in Northamptonshire is renowned locally for its carp to over 30lbs and big catfish which are said to run to a massive 70lbs. Two acres in size, Pitsford has been a fishery for more than 20 years and the new owners have cleared a mass of weeds, built a new car park and access track around the water, provided new washing, toilet and cooking facilities for anglers and are now about to plant 2,500 trees.
 Offering angling on four pools in the heart of Kent for those who book a mid-week or weekend break, Springwood Fishery near Wadhurst has a mix of fish including catfish to 60lbs and big common, mirror and grass carp as well as some handsome tench and silver fish. Top Pool (left) is great for pleasure anglers whilst the larger waters are set in a delightful and informal woodland setting where anglers can get away from it all.
 Snowland Fisheries in Cornwall started out as a recreational wildlife sanctuary with two shallow pools. Now, 40 years on, it offers accommodation around three lakes, has a coffee shop, facilities for camping and touring caravans with electric hook ups and even a riding school. The development has been done in close association with the British Disabled Anglers Association, making it an ideal venue for both able bodied and disabled anglers.
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Angel of the North's regular Spring League of matches kicks off again in mid-March 2012 and runs for 12 weeks until the rivers re-open again on June 16. All the matches will again be fished on Lookout Lake. |
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Following intervention by the Angling Trust, Fisheries Minister Richard Benyon has announced that he is now prepared to take "bold decisions" and overhaul procedures for controlling cormorants and other fish eating birds.
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Peatling Match Lakes - Leicestershire |
Flight Match Lake - West Midlands |
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Avington Trout Fishery - Hampshire Fisherwick Lakes - Staffordshire Ginger Hill - South Wales |
Kingfisher Trout Lake - Herefordshire Nine Oaks Fishery - West Wales Patshull Park - Shropshire |
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Cob House Fisheries - Worcestershire Worcester Angling Academy |
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