Marsh Pit.
Turnford Consortium - included in our annual membership.
This is the lake for the true nature lover. Most of this pit is under SSSI regulations (Site of Special Scientific Interest), which means limited works to the banks and surroundings. One end is overgrown with platforms pushing out to fishable positions, other sides have swims cut in the bank side growth. Generally shallow, with a labyrinth of islands, arms and reed lined bays, there is something to please everyone. The pit holds carp to over 40lb plus it is densely populated with rudd and tench, this is what summer fishing is all about. Even in winter good catches can be had. The rudd can be found anywhere and are very obliging. It won't take long to amass a substantial catch. Don't be surprised to find the odd specimen tucked away in the reed beds in one of the many bays. Tench can be a little more discerning, especially with the abundance of natural food available. The lake is very shallow with extensive weed growth so some hard work is necessary. However, the rewards are there with multiple catches of fish to around 10lbs quite possible. Bream, roach, and perch are also present, but not in the same numbers. Pike are quite numerous, probably due to the numbers of rudd. The bank running parallel with the path and the bottom bay offer the deepest water and pike are always in these areas. Although noted for jack pike, the lake holds the Consortium pike record of 31lb. Night fishing allowed on this all-year-round fishery, subject to closure when the fish are spawning.
Please note: To fish this venue, you will need your membership card and a valid fishing rod licence for the quantity of rods you will be using. There are one, two and three rod licences available. Please visit our LINKS page, here you will find a link direct to the Government website. Licences are also available from Royal Mail post offices.
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