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| Fishery Name: Astbury Mere | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Address: Astbury Water Park, Newcastle Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4HL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Entrance Grid Ref: SJ 84444 62295
Car Park Grid Ref: SJ 84633 62275 |
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| Sat Nav: CW12 4HL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Email Address: [email protected] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: Astbury Mere was created within a former sand and gravel extraction pit, which has been fully restored to provide a mature lake. In total the lake extends to some 43 acres and is a very attractive piece of water set in a slight valley surrounded in part by trees. On site there are WC's and facilities to purchase food and beverages from a licensed restaurant. Access and car parking is excellent
The water is extremely attractive and many swims offer easy access. The depths range from a few feet in the shallows to 50 feet out in the middle. There are many bars and shelves and a little plumbing about will easily locate likely feeding areas. Astbury Mere is the Society's only owned water, having been purchased in 2002. The water is a shared amenity with a sailing club who hold a lease with Stoke-on-Trent Angling Society. Members are encouraged not to cause conflict with other water users, rather share in the enjoyment of such an outstanding venue. |
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Species: Common Bream - Upto 14lb average 10lb Skimmers - Upto 1lb Common Carp - Upto 31lb Grass Carp - 22lb - 32lb Mirror Carp - Upto 38lb 10oz with approx. 8 over 30lb Wels Catfish - Upto 26lb Perch - Upto 3lb Pike - Upto 27lb Roach - Upto 2lb Rudd - Upto 1lb Golden Rudd - Upto 1lb Tench - Upto 10lb, average 7lb General Fishing Rules: 1. Fishing and car parking at anglers own risk. 2. The fishing season is stated in individual water rules. 3. Maximum of 3 rods per person allowed. 4. Juvenile members are only allowed to fish when accompanied by a parent or an adult nominated by the parent over the age of 18. Juvenile members are only allowed to night fish if the accompanying adult is a member who holds a valid night permit. Members must fish the same peg - the total rods used on the peg must not exceed 3. A person must be a minimum of 12 years of age on the 1st January of the current year to be a Juvenile member; a minimum of 17 years of age on the 1st January of that year to be an Intermediate member and must be 22 to become a Senior Member. 5. No member to leave his/her rods unattended with lines cast in or with baited hooks. 6. Members must not monopolise specific swims by any means. If it is felt that this is happening then bailiffs will tackle the members concerned and may ask them to vacate the peg. If a member wishes to relocate to a new swim they must deposit substantial items at the new swim then collects the rest of their tackle from the old swim without delay. 7. No member is to encroach within 15 metres of another member's swim other than by mutual consent. This does not prevent members fishing Designated Pegs that are less than 15metres apart. Members must only fish that water associated with the swim they are in. If an adjacent swim is vacant a member may cast a line towards that unoccupied swim on the strict understanding that if that swim is later occupied by another member then that bait and line must be removed. 8.No member is to fish more than half the distance between themselves and a member on the opposite bank. On rivers, members must not fish opposite another angler. 9. No swimming, no wading beyond thigh depth. No boats/floating aids to be used for baiting swims. 10. The use of an appropriate size un-hooking mat is compulsory where specimen fish are the quarry of the angler. Members must always use a suitable landing net when fishing. 11. Members must not use treble hooks except for Pike fishing. Curved long shank hooks are not allowed on any Society water. 12. No fish to be removed from any water unless a written authority has been issued by the Fishery Manager. 13. Anglers must use 15 lb minimum breaking strain line and min 20 lb trace wire when fishing for pike. 14. Anglers must use 15 lb minimum breaking strain line when fishing for specimen carp. 15. Specimen fish must not be retained in sacks. 16. Fish must not be kept out of water for photographic purposes for longer than is absolutely necessary. 17. No fires and no bad language. 18. No radios, TVs or any other electronic devices for producing sound for entertainment purposes to be used by the waters; however, Members may use a device which outputs sound by means of personal earpiece(s). 19. Pegs must be kept clear of litter at all times. All litter, including any waste line, must be taken away from the fisheries; under no circumstances is it to be left in litter bins which may exist on the waters. 20. Birds, their nests and eggs, or any other wildlife must not be interfered with or disturbed in any way. 21. Members are requested to prevent damage to property pertaining to or adjoining the Society's waters. Members must not cut or remove trees, bushes or marginal water plants. 22. All gates are to be closed; fences and hedges are not to be damaged. 23. The portion of a water scheduled for a match is closed from midnight on the day of a match until the match terminates. All matches fished to AT Rules. 24. Members are not allowed on any water during the relevant close season unless on official business. 25. Members must carry their membership card when: a) on any of our waters and produce it to any other member or bailiff or representative of the owner of the water b) when attending the AGM. 26. All accidents or contravention of Rules to be reported to the Secretary immediately. 27. The flying Of Drones and Remotely Piloted Model Aircraft is prohibited over Society waters unless specifically approved by the Society Committee. 28. A good relationship exists between our Society and the Sailing Clubs that share the waters; do not damage this relationship. 29. All our waters are looked after very carefully and we have a planned fishery management policy for each water. To carry out this policy a great deal of work is carried out. Every member will be expected to carry out a work party if called upon by the Management Committee. 30 Members are encouraged to send in catch returns for all waters. 31. The consumption of Alcohol/Drugs is forbidden on all Society waters. 32. No metal tins containing bait to be taken to any water. 33. Where dogs are allowed on Society waters they must be kept on a lead and under the owner's control. 34. IMPORTANT All members must adhere to The Country Code at all times. 35.No surface/floating baits of any kind are allowed on any stillwater other than Astbury Mere. Additional Rules 1 The season is from 1 January to 31 December. However, in order to protect the fish during spawning, portions of the water will be closed and notices posted at the areas affected. 2. Members are only allowed on the water during the following times: Jan 0730-1700; Feb 0700-1800; Mar 0600-1900; April 0600-2000; May 0500-2100; Jun 0400-2130; July 0400-2200; Aug 0500-2100; Sept 0600-2000; Oct 0700-1900; Nov 0700-1700; Dec 0800-1600. Members wishing to fish at other times MUST be in possession of a Night Permit. 3. North Bank Combination code is in the membership book. 4. Pike fishing is allowed all season. 5. Maximum of 3 rods may be used. Members are reminded they must have the appropriate rod licence(s). 6. No leger or weight in excess of 3.5 oz is allowed. 7. No legers to be cast in the direction of the boats. 8. No fishing is allowed in the signposted area in front of and adjacent to the Sailing facility. No fishing is allowed in the Dog Swimming Area. This rule applies at all times. 9. Members must always have a suitable landing net, 42 inch minimum, in their possession when fishing and use an appropriate size unhooking mat and hook wound disinfectant whenever they have landed a specimen fish. 10. Specimen fish must not be retained in sacks. 11. Fish must not be kept out of water for photographic purposes for longer than is absolutely necessary. 12. NO WADING FOR ANY PURPOSE FROM PEGS 1, 2, 3 OR 4. 13. Cars must only be parked in car parks; display sticker if on the Country Park car park. 14. Members should note that Safety Boat (Power Boat) training may be in progress on the First Wednesday and following Thursday in any month; training will not commence before 9.30am. 15. Radio controlled bait boats are allowed all year to a max distance of 120 metres during times when the Sailing facility is not operating on the water Members must have their own appropriate insurance. 16. Members are responsible for the clearance of litter from any peg they fish and the litter must be removed from site and not put in the litter bins on site. Incident requiring the Police call 101. In emergency call 999. Carp Match 2020 - 48 Hours Draw 09:00 on the last Friday in June Fish 12 noon Friday to 12 noon Sunday. Tel Dave Rowe to book (Telephone number is in the membership book) Water will be closed to all Members not fishing the match. |
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