All Gates are to be left in the state you find them (either locked or unlocked). Please note that there is no, weight limit on vehicles therefore remember to park in designated areas not on the grass.
Please note: This water has frequent events hosted by the landowner, some of which may interfere slightly with certain area’s of the lake. Please check the Lakeside Events page for more details before fishing by clicking: Lakeside Events
All general water rules apply plus the following:
1. Maximum of 3 kilo of bait per 24 hours.
2. Fishing is only allowed on the South bank
3. Subject to certain rules – there are 3 car parks which can be used by all PDAS members on the South side of the lake. There are also specific PDAS parking bays where anglers are able park directly behind their swim (off the track – not on the grass).
4. Sunday to Friday member’s cars can park using the specific PDAS parking bays where anglers are able park directly behind their swim (off the track – not on the grass). If the specific car parks are full, then members must park on the north side of the lake using bona-fide Car Parks. This includes members who are fishing through the night.
5. Saturday – members can park up in the specific car parks before 08.30, however no cars may be moved until after 10:30. If the car parks are full, then anglers must park on the north side of the lake using bona-fide Car Park. No vehicle access to the water between 08.30 and 10:30.
6. Blue badge holding members may park behind their swims in the day (subject to suitable ground conditions). Preferably on a specific parking area.
7. Anglers may park behind their swims (subject to suitable ground conditions) at Bona-fided angling organised Charity, Memorial or Match events which are agreed with Lakeside. PDAS will manage vehicle access and movements for these events.
8. Certain Lakeside events may mean all angling access is unavailable for a defined time.
9. PDAS representatives (bailiffs and fishery team members) may access the water at any time (subject to rule 6 above) to carry out bailiffing and water management activities.
10. Security Patrol 24 hrs a day and have final say.
11. No fly-fishing.
12. Night fishing is for members only.
13. A maximum of 2 dogs are allowed, but must be controlled and
kept on a short lead at all times.
The entrance is via the A27 turning left into Lakeshore Drive between the Porche Garage and Village Hotel. Proceed to gate barriers “A” (once through) proceed down road to Black gates and post at East end of lake. Please be aware that the car parking arrangements may change again so please check for the latest news on
the website and forum.
This lake is still under a re-stocking programme for next two years This water will remain open throughout the year.
Pond Warden: Mr Nev Jones Telephone: 07508 139775
Pond Warden: Mr Ant Jones Telephone: 07938 185904
Assistant Fisheries Officer: Mark Davies Telephone: 07950 475288
Fisheries Officer: Steve Mottershead Telephone: 07801 759479
