Norfolk Fishing Network 2004 - 2024 - Derbyshire Fisheries

Fishery Name: Sowbrook Lake

Address: Sowbrook Lane, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4PD

Entrance Grid SK 45951 39603 Car Park Grid Ref: After the Entrance Gate

Sat Nav: DE7 4PD

Phone Numbers:01159 199500 or 07976 153093

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Description: Around 2001 this former quarry underwent a dramatic transformation. Originally up to 50ft deep the lake did not produce many good nets of Fish due to the very cold, clear water. A scheme lasting two years was Carried out to reduce the depth by infilling with inert material (soil, clay, etc.) this also allowed the re-profiling of the banks to create a better fishing environment. The scheme was carried out by Webfell Ltd and was overseen by the Environment Agency and Derbyshire County Council. The completed Lake is now seen as a model for future schemes of this nature. The reduced depth that now averages 7ft has seen a good increase in Fish catches with Bream, Roach, Tench and Carp the predominant Species. In Spring 2004 a grant from the Environment Agency has allowed the Construction of six specially designed pegs suitable for wheelchair Users, these along with stone paths and very good parking have made Sowbrook lake our best venue suitable for disabled anglers.

Fish Species: Barbel Bitterling Bleak Bream Common Bream Silver Bullhead Carp Common Carp Crucian Carp F1 Carp Carp Ghost Carp Grass Carp Leather Carp Koi Carp Mirror Catfish Wels Chub Crayfish Dace Eel Goldfish Goldfish Brown Grayling Gudgeon Minnow Orfe/Ide Blue Orfe/Ide Golden Orfe/Ide Silver Perch Pike Pumpkin seed Roach Rudd Rudd Golden Ruffe Schelly Stickle back Stone Loach Sturgeon Tench Tench Golden Walleye Zander

Fishing Rules: : Members Only. No Closed Season, Open all year Night Fishing is allowed (with night permit). A key is required for the car park. Limited parking is also available at Kirk Hallam Social Club. Members may also use the Social Club upon production of their membership book.

Facilities: In Spring 2004 a grant from the Environment Agency has allowed the Construction of six specially designed pegs suitable for wheelchair Users, these along with stone paths and very good parking have made Sowbrook lake our best venue suitable for disabled anglers. 2pm.