Fishing at "The Pool"

"The Pool" has been custom designed and created for Match fishing. "The Pool" opened for its first match in September 2004. It has been stocked with thousands of Carp, Chubb, Orf, Barbel and Tench - ranging from half a pound to six pounds, but they are all growing very quickly. We run our own Open Matches, Senior Citizens matches, pub team series and a Thursday evening Jackpot Series. The other dates are free to be booked by angling clubs, other teams and private matches. Already "The Pool" is proving to be a successful venue.

The pool is guaranteed to be open for pleasure fishing on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. It will also be open on Thursdays, except between mid-May to mid-July, and on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, between April and September. "The Pool" is open every evening (after 5pm), and from 2008 it will also be open weekends unless a match of 18 pegs or more has been booked. You can either contact us before-hand, or there is a sign at the entry gate that will inform you whether "The Pool" is OPEN or CLOSED for pleasure fishing.

The Pool has 28 swims, a large car park right next to it and unisex toilets, a sink and running hot & cold water.

Rules for Fishing The Pool

Strictly barbless hooks - maximum size 12.
Maximum of 16 metre poles.
No floating baits.
No boilies or nuts.
Groundbait in feeders only.
Releasable Method Feeders only.
No Braid.
Landing nets must be dipped and used for ALL fish.
Do not discard excess bait into the lakes at the end of your session, take it home.
Take all litter home.
No unaccompanied children under 16 years old.
50lbs only in a keep-net.
Only one rod/pole per person at any time
No keep-nets unless match fishing.
No cars beyond the sign unless displaying a registered disabled sticker
No floating poles
Owners reserve the right to ask fishermen to leave the premises if anglers do not abide by the rules, with no refund of match entry or day ticket.

These rules are for the benefit and welfare of the fish and of other users, please read them and abide by them.

Match fishing at "The Pool" at Fields End Water.

Fishing during one of the many matches we host here at Fields End Water. Purpose built staging is just one of the things that helps to make this an excellent match venue.

A view across "The Pool" showing the car park just to the rear, and beyond that the Caravan Club Certified Location site. The hut on the right is home to the facilities.

Opening Times

OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND
Between March 1st & November 30th -
7am till dusk or 9.30pm
(whichever is the sooner.)
No admission after 6pm.
Between 1st December & 28th February -
8am till dusk.

How to Pay

On arrival you should pay for your day ticket in the Reception/Bait Shop. If the reception isn’t open then please pay at "The Hut" which is easily visible from the car park; it is also the location of the WC.

Simply enter your name and the amount you have paid into the duplicate book, retain the top copy for proof of purchase, fill in the details on the envelope and place fee in the envelope and post it in the box mounted on a pole between "The Hut" and the waters edge (details of how to pay are in The Hut too). We walk around the lake frequently checking tickets and hooks.