A 7 acre inner city pond which is undergoing works to secure the future well being of fish and wildlife. There is a large head of Carp up to 20lb, along with Roach, Rudd and Gudgeon. It also offers superb access to wheelchair users and less-abled anglers. Public toilets are available at Tangiers Road/Neville Road corner of the pond.

All general water rules apply plus the following:

1. No Groundbait to be used on this water. Soaked pellets used as a feeder bait are fine.
2. Bait restrictions apply, maggots, casters, worms, corn, Hard & soaked pellets, expanders, wheat and hemp only, no other baits are permitted. Pellets can be used in a feeder but no hand feeding. Bait flavourings/additives are permitted. Pole Cups are allowed with bait restrictions. Banded pellets on feeders are fine (hard only), along with soft hookers – no wafter’s (mini boilies).
3. 1kg bait limit per day / visit.
4. No floating baits.
5. No fishing outside of the defined fishing areas.
6. No scheduled closed season, however the water may be unavailable for fishery management and other purposes – Notices will be posted via the club forum.
7. Any snagged terminal tackle must be reported immediately to the Pond Warden.
8. Great care must be taken of all wildfowl, any problems i.e. a duck or swan with hook or line or appears to be distressed please call the Pond Warden.
9. Fishing is from 0700hrs until dusk.

10. Fishing is only permitted from the PDAS badges on the edge of swims. 10 Anglers MAX.

• 11. Any feeder type can be used with permitted baits.
• 12. A maximum of 2 dogs are allowed, but must be controlled and kept on a short lead at all times.
• In the event of a problem, please contact the numbers below.

Pond Warden: Tony Hedley  Telephone: 07341 331595

Assistant Fisheries Officer: Mike Alsop Telephone: 07715 273667

Fisheries Officer: Steve Mottershead Telephone: 07801 759479