*** Attention all Anglers ***
Latest Catch report from the last week.
The weather has been exactly the same as the previous week, somewhat unsettled, lots of rain, wind in all directions, with the odd sunny spell. The pressure has been fairly high at around 1020mbp and the temperatures have reached 19C during the day and averaged 9C nighttime.
Starting things of this time around is Foxes Lake. Mark Wild landed a lovely low 20lb mirror from peg 7 caught from the left-hand margin over 2 kg of mixed boilies. Tony Ashcroft landed 3 fish from peg 6 up to 20lbs and Harry Ashton landed a mid-double from peg 5, and Oliver landed a 27lber from peg 8. Lastly Stuart Palmer landed mirrors of 24lb and 26lb from peg one fish small solid bags just 2 rod lengths out. Top tip the fish are very mobile at the moment moving end to end and they use the bar to navigate, so a rod on the bar is a must as you will get a lot of fish traffic the bar is very over as it is rock hard and only 4 feet deep so a solid bag or a match the hatch wafter over a spread of boilies (approx. 30/40 baits) would be the way I would approach this spot.
Now we run down the hill to S1, David Raine spent an afternoon in the shallow and was rewarded with an old looking 26lb common caught on a 22mm bottom bait. Ian Newton managed 4 bites from peg 11, resulting in 1 tench and 3 carp up to mid doubles. Lastly Gary, landed 3 fish topped by a 21lb common from peg 8, all fish caught from the left-hand margin falling to solid bags of cray fish pellets with PB 10mm pop up hook baits fished over a bed of corn and cray fish pellet soaked in SLK amino smoke.
Now we hop over the bund to S2. Alan Parker landed 3 fish up to 19lbs from peg 12, two fish came to solid bags, fished into the margin and the other came to a 4ft black and red zig cast showing fish. Dominic landed a 18lber from peg 2 and Gareth landed a low double from peg 6. Lastly Silas landed 6 fish from peg 18 topped with a 28lb common. Top tip don’t ignore the margins, also the fish are loving the corners but don’t forget bait boats are permitted on this lake only.
Now to the members waters, Bantons. Wayne Brides managed 4 bites, resulting 3 fish up to 25lbs. All bites falling to krill active, with krill and bloodworm pellets. Derk Porter landed “Jayne’s Mirror” at 31lb 4oz. Next up Neil Golightly carries on his good run of form, landing 2 fish this time topped by A teamer “the black mirror” at 31lbs. Matthew Reynard landed 2 fish topped with “Adidas” at 32lbs. Now to the “mighty” Nathan Winstanley who landed a 20lb mirror. John Tine landed a stunning 24lb mirror and not forgetting, “Mushroom Andy” who has landed 4 fish in the last few overnighters the best of the bunch being “C Scale”. Andy has been chasing this fish for over 10 years and he is absolutely buzzing to have finally landed the old relic of a carp.
Bailiffs’ tips, as you will all know the weather at the moment is very changeable and not the conditions you would expect for June. The fish are a little moody, at the moment, as they don’t know weather or whether they are coming or going and with these conditions it is important to take this into consideration. As always watercraft is the most important aspect; once you have found the fish, start softly, one rod over 8 to 12 spombs, one on a solid or a small scattering and the other use to cast to signs of feeding activity. If you start to get bites or see big numbers of fish in the zone don’t be afraid to give them some food. Also don’t forget your zigs and floater gear as the fish are very responsive to the sun and can often be found in the upper layers. Lastly keep your eyes open and if you see more signs elsewhere, move on them. Putting it simply, if you are not on them, you won’t catch them, so don’t be afraid to move; it can often be the difference between catching or not.
Don’t forget Malcolm’s Saturday kids’ fishing club, is running once again this summer. These are two-hour sessions on a Saturday morning. For more information and how to book, visit our website, click on the “Book Fishing” circle, then under Category, select “Kids Fishing”. The dates highlighted in green are those which are available to book.
Please remember to send in your pictures and reports.
Please REMEMBER if you land a fish over 30lb from any of the waters for assistance please ring a bailiff, so that they can come and help with the photos, fish safety, and verifying the weight.
IMPORTANT INFO.
• Food deliveries to pegs are now available seven days a week (breakfast and evenings) excluding Sunday evenings. Please visit the website to view the menu. You can place your order in person, at Reception or over the phone by card. Breakfast orders must be placed before 8 am and evening orders need to be placed before 4pm.
• Opening hours are 7am ‘til 7pm daily.
• Please remember to pack your fish care equipment last, including mat/cradle, net, sling, and waders, so that they are easily accessible on arrival, as you will be required to submerge them in the disinfectant dip for a minimum of 5 minutes before you check in. You will not be able to proceed to the lakes, until you have done this, and we aim to prevent delays and have an efficient check in process to make your fishing trip enjoyable.
• For your convenience we have a shop on site holding a wide range of terminal tackle and bait from, Korda, Fox, ESP, Tackle Guru, Mainline, DNA Baits, Sticky Baits, Pike Pro, Bait box and dynamite we also stock a range of drinks, toiletries, confectionery and much more.
Tight lines
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ACCUMULATIVE CATCH REPORTS STARTING FROM MAY 2024 TO APRIL 30th 2025.
YEARLY ACCUMULATIVE - 2024.
Weights |
40+/35+ |
30+ |
25+ |
20+ |
19 |
18 |
17 |
16 |
15 |
14 |
13 |
Total Fish |
Total Weight |
Fish AVG |
|
Wyre |
3 |
24 | 36 | 58 | 7 | 17 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 173 |
3965 |
23.4 | |
Bantons |
5 | 30 | 42 | 61 | 11 |
4 |
13 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 177 | 4291 | 25.0 | |
Foxs |
0 |
8 | 23 | 55 | 6 | 20 |
13 |
11 | 11 | 11 | 24 | 182 | 3529 | 24.4 | |
Sunny 1 |
0 |
6 | 10 | 52 | 28 | 16 | 29 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 42 | 239 | 4193 | 18.2 | |
Sunny 2 |
0 | 11 | 13 | 54 | 32 | 30 | 38 | 23 | 19 | 13 | 20 | 253 | 4891 | 20.0 | |
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MONTHLY ACCUMULATIVE
JUNE 2024.
Weights |
40+/35+ |
30+ |
25+ |
20+ |
19 |
18 |
17 |
16 |
15 |
14 |
13 |
Total Fish |
Total Weight |
Fish AVG |
|
Wyre |
0 |
6 | 9 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
2 |
0 | 0 | 40 | 945 | 24.2 | |
Bantons |
0 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 2 |
0 |
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 821 |
26.2 |
|
Foxs |
0 |
2 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 40 | 735 | 19.2 | |
Sunny 1 |
0 |
2 | 2 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 |
7 |
7 | 6 | 18 | 82 | 1410 | 20.0 | |
Sunny 2 |
0 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 68 | 1301 | 19.8 |
Pike totals Over 4 Lakes |
20 |
19 |
18 |
17 |
16 |
15 |
14 |
13 |
12 |
11/ 10 |
jack pike |
Total Fish |
Total Weight |
Ave. |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
1 |
2 | 1 | 10 | 81 | 101 | 250 |
2.6 |