The fishery is divided into three distinct areas, each with its own car parking facilities. For details and photographs about each, please follow the links:
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.
How to get there...
From the M1 travelling south exit at Junction 21 and take the M69. Leave the M69 at Junction 1 and follow the B4109 to Wolvey. Ignore the right hand turn signed Wolvey as this takes you to Wolvey Heath. On entering Wolvey village turn right at the second mini-roundabout and follow Bulkington sign. The Phase 3 car park is 300 yards on left; Phase 2 car park 300 yards on right; and Phase 1 car park is 300 yards further on down Bazzard Road.
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). At Wolvey follow the directions to Bulington.
On the M6 travelling south exit at Junction 2, take the right hand lane and follow signs for Ansty, Shilton and Wolvey (B4065). Then directions as above.
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 right at the second mini-roundabout and follow Bulkington sign. The Phase 3 car park is 300 yards on left; Phase 2 car park 300 yards on right; and Phase 1 car park is 300 yards further on down Bazzard Road.
Anglers with Satnavs should enter the postcode LE10 3LA and approach the fishery from the village of Wolvey.
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Makins Fisheries
A member of Premier Fisheries, Makins 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.
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 alcohol are not allowed. Night fishing is now available by special arrangement.