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| Fishery Name: Ardleigh Reservoir | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Address: Ardleigh Fishing Lodge, Clover Way, Ardleigh, Essex, CO7 7PT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Grid Reference: Entrance Grid Ref. TM 03953 28307
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| Sat Nav: CO7 7PT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone Numbers: 01206 230642 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Email Address: [email protected] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: Ardleigh Reservoir
Located in the village of Ardleigh near Colchester is a large 120 acre reservoir that holds some good size common and mirror carp to over 40lb, pike to over 25lb and a mix of match fish species. Ardleigh reservoir was opened in 1971 and supplies water to the north Essex area. Along with the main 120 acre reservoir are two further fishing lakes positioned either end of the main reservoir and includes Wick Lane Lake that is 12 acres in size and holds the same wide variety of fish species as the main reservoir with some good size carp to over 30lb. The second lake is Ramada Lake which is 3 acres in size, well stocked with match fish including a number of bream and is ideal for anglers new to fishing as you are almost guranteed to catch a fish. Fishing boats are also available to hire for those harder to reach fishing spots. Other Activities |
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Ardleigh Fishing Rules:
Permits: 1. A valid Environment Agency licence must be obtained before fishing. 2. Permits are only available from the fishing lodge where there is a self service facility. 3. Permits must be produced on demand to the warden or other officers appointed by the Ardleigh Reservoir Committee or any other permit holder. Fishing areas: 4. Fishing is only permitted in specific areas that have not been pre booked. 5. Anglers are not permitted to reserve swims in advance unless booking a match. 6. No fishing is permitted from any dam wall. 7. Anglers may only fish in the same swim for a maximum of 14 days and must not return to the same swim or within 50 metres of it for at least 48 hours. 8. No angler should fish more than half way across the reservoir in the area marked on the map on this page. General: 9. Anglers must comply with instructions issued by authorised wardens. 10. Any angler who uses foul or abusive language or threatening behaviour towards anyone else will be required to vacate the site immediately and have their permit cancelled. 11. Anglers must remove all litter or put it in an appropriate litter bin. 12. No open fires are permitted and no noisy music may be played. 13. No dogs are allowed on the site. 14. If anglers use a sack to hold fish, it must have a marker float attached. 15. Any angler breaking these rules or causing a nuisance will be required to leave. Angling methods: 16. Night fishing is permitted to season permit holders only but juniors must be accompanied by an adult. 17. A maximum of 3 rods are permitted but must not occupy more than 3 metres of bank. Anglers must be in possession of 2 EA licences to be able to use 3 rods. 18. Rods must not be left unattended at any time. 19. Moderate ground baiting is permitted only while fishing. 20. Live fish, particle baits (excluding sweetcorn and hemp) and general livestock feeds are prohibited. Dead baits must be sea and not freshwater fish. Conservation: 21. Anglers should report any incident involving wildlife on the reservoir e.g. a swan getting entangled with a fishing line. 22. No fish may be taken away or brought to the reservoir, except as used as bait. 23. Fish must not be retained in keep nets for more than 6 hours. 24. An unhooking mat must be used for all large fish. 25. Wire traces and line with a minimum breaking strain of 12 lb is compulsory when Pike fishing and the use of a gaff is prohibited. 26. Carp anglers should have a medicarp kit to treat any injured fish. |
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Facilities:
Night Fishing, Car Parking |
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