Makin Fisheries

Bazzard Road
Wolvey
Warwickshire
CV11 6QJ

Tel: 01827 252066
or 07710 175132 (bailiff)

British Waterways has introduced a season permit which covers all its commercial fisheries in its West Midlands business area - Makin Fisheries, Blythe Waters, Earlswood Lakes and Stockton Reservoir. Full permits, which allow anglers to fish any day of the week, cost £186.00 a year or £140.00 for concessions whilst full mid-week only permits are available at a reduced rate of £126.00 or £85.00 for concessions. The permits last for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Makin Fisheries offers 18 lakes and pools with more than 600 swims to suit all types of coarse anglers from 'Big game' carp and barbel haulers to pole fanatics. The fishery has been progressively developed over the past 15 years and in 1998 was nominated as an ATA 'Centre of Excellence' - only the third fishery in the UK to receive such an award.

Despite its reputation as a match fishery, four lakes and more than 120 pegs are never competition fished and are always available for pleasure anglers.

With bloodworm and joker being the only bait bans, the idea is to catch fish and enjoy yourselves. The only rules which need to be observed are that barbless hooks must be used, Dynamite Baits 'Swimstim' green pellets are the only pellets to be fed and that keep nets, dogs and night fishing are not allowed. Simply turn up and fish, bailiffs are on hand to offer advice and assistance.

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2008 Prices and Opening Times - Summer
17 March 2008 until 2 November 2008

	Times	Adults	Concessionary
Day Tickets	7.30am - dusk	£7.00	£5.00
Half-day tickets	Six hours before dark	£5.00	£5.00

A second rod is charged at £3.00 during summer

2008 Prices and Opening Times - Winter
3 November 2008 until 29 March 2009

	Times	Adults	Concessionary
Day Tickets	7.30am - dusk	£5.00	£4.00
Half-day tickets	1.00pm - dusk	£4.00	£4.00

There is no charge for a second rod in winter

Phase One: The first of the Makin Fisheries to be developed, Phase One comprises the largest of the pleasure and match waters and includes a total of five lakes ranging from six and a half acres in size to about two acres. Pole fishing is allowed on all of these waters.

Phase Two: With the exception of Lagoon and Lizard Pools, the waters on Phase Two are much smaller than those on Phase One but offer a more intimate feel because they incorporate inlets, bays, islands and irregular shapes. Although smaller in size than Phase One waters, the fish can be equally impressive.

Phase Three: The latest addition to Makin Fishery is the purpose-built Phase Three match complex which is served by its own car park and offers a total of 130 competition swims. Although only recently opened, Phase Three has been extensively planted and landscaped and provides one of the country's best match venues.

Travelling from the M1 North exit at Junction 19 and go onto the M6. Exit the M6 at Junction 2 and follow the signs for Ansty, Shilton and Wolvey (B4065).

On the M6 travelling south exit at Junction 2, take the right hand lane and follow signs for Ansty, Shilton and Wolvey (B4065).

Travelling north on the A5 follow the Wolvey signs at Magna Park. Travelling south on the A5 follow the Wolvey signs at the M69/A5 island.

At Wolvey Village turn at crossroads and follow Bulkington sign. Phase 3 car park 300 yards on left; Phase 2 car park 300 yards on right; Phase 1 car park is 300 yards further on down Bazzard Road.

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