Soake Pond – Important Notice – 14th Aug 2026
Due to the low water levels at Soake Pond, Maggot/Caster/Worm via Float Fishing is the only method permitted currently. We understand carp make take the bait, however we are trying to reduce the chance of the carp being targeted, and therefore stressed without closing the whole water to members. Night fishing is also suspended until further notice.
This decision has been made to protect fish welfare and safety, as the current conditions have been deemed unsuitable for catching and returning carp to the water safely.
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and understanding. These measures are being introduced to protect both the welfare of the fish and the safety of our members and the surrounding environment.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
PDAS Committee
This water is owned by the PDAS and is a stunning and very well managed pond. It contains a good head of decent sized Carp, a large head of Tench, quality Roach, Perch over 2lb, Rudd and Pike.
Soake Pond will re-open for bookings at 0900hrs on Wednesday 22nd July 2026. Please follow the details below.
All general water rules apply to this venue, as well as the following;
1. To fish Soake Pond you are required to book a ticket before attending the water, you must do this by contacting the Pond Warden by calling or by text on: 07851662643. Bookings to fish are no more than 2 days in advance of a required slot. Please contact during the following hours only: Monday to Saturday: 9am to 5pm. You MUST NOT attend the venue until your booking has been confirmed by the Pond Warden either by telephone or text. Tickets available are as follows:
12hr Day Ticket only available Monday to Thursday: 9am to 9pm with no access to the venue before 8.30am.
24hr Ticket Monday to Sunday inclusive run from 1st May to 31st October, 5pm to 5pm with no access to the venue before 4.30pm.
November 1st to March 14th tickets run from 3pm to 3pm with no access to the venue before 2.30pm.
2. The maximum stay on the venue is either 24hrs or 12hrs dependant on the ticket booked. You are NOT permitted to return to the venue for a period of 24hrs after fishing either a 12hr or 24hr booking.
3. If you are unable to fish after making any bookings, you MUST cancel the bookings immediately.
4. No swim is to be occupied before your booking times, as explained in water rule1, and no tackle is to be taken on to the
water for any reason whatsoever before those times set out.
5. No member other than Club Officials may visit the water for any reason whatsoever unless they are booked in to fish, or attending an official work party.
6. ALL gates MUST be kept locked at all times when not in use.
7. Do not climb or interfere with the otter fencing whatsoever.
8. No dogs are permitted on this water.
9. Absolutely no weed raking, no alterations to the water, swim stations, bank side vegetation or surrounding grounds whatsoever.
10. No spodding and spombing on this water.
11. Baiting spoons/poles are NOT to be used to place bait /rigs in areas likely to risk or jeopardise fish safety or welfare.
12. No braided leaders or lead core allowed, hook links may only be braid, coated braid, fluorocarbon or monofilament.
13. When targeting Carp, supple rig tubing of at least 12 inches must be used on the main line from the hook link to protect fish flanks.
14. No locked up Rods/Reels.
This water will be closed March 15th to April 30th inclusive
Pond Warden: Ade Batten Telephone: 07851 662643
Assistant Fisheries Officer: Mike Alsop Telephone: 07715 273667
Fisheries Officer: Steve Mottershead Telephone: 07801 759479
