Norfolk Fishing Network 2004 - 2024 - North Yorkshire Fisheries

Fishery Name: Mushroom Ponds

Address: Mill Lane, South Milford, Leeds, North Yorkshire, LS25 5AG

Grid Reference: SE 49181 31933 Car Park Grid Ref: ?

Sat Nav: LS25 5AG

Phone Numbers: 01977 684693 or 07836 219449

Email Address: [email protected]

Description: There are three ponds in the complex. The two far ponds have been present for decades but have in the last eight years been deepened and more effectively stocked. The newest pond adjoining the mushroom farm has been established for 12 years, it has a mushroom shaped island in the centre which is circled by a deeper moat with shallower areas with reeds and floating plants either side of each peg. All of the ponds have been well stocked with a full range of course fish, comprising all the carp species except grass carp, with many specimens in double weight figures. Bream, Chub, Roach, Rudd, Perch, Tench, Ide and Orf are also present, in addition a few Barbel have been introduced for added interest. The waters are not over stocked and this has allowed the fish to develop to good sizes. The established ponds are in a secluded setting among natural countryside: they are linked and between them have over fifty pegs. The surrounding land is level with well-maintained grass so facilitating pond side parking for those who are physically challenged. All the ponds have variable floors, presenting anglers with a challenge: depths alternate with some areas in each pond being over 3 m in depth, and the rest varying between 1 and 2 m. General vegetation around the ponds is varied and interesting, providing a range of habitats for both fish and wild life alike. The established ponds have a good population of water voles that provide interest and entertainment between catches!

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

Rules: ? Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult Fishing from Dawn to Dusk. Use only Barbless hooks.Maximum size 12 Keep nets may be used for pleasure angling, but only venue nets are to be used which are on the house lawn , extra cost £ 1 .00 One rod per ticket, additional rods £2.50. No bait restrictions but no floating baits as it affects fellow fishermen, Groundbait in pole cup or feeder only. No fixed leads or fixed feeders, Each angler fishing will have a suitable landing net that must be used at all times. Anybody caught removing fish from the site will be prosecuted. Management reserve the right to request vehicles to be searched. Please take all litter home with you, please keep the pegs clean and tidy for others to appreciate the setting. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Anglers to remain around the pegs, no untoward wandering, and fishing is only allowed from dedicated pegs. Respect the vegetation and wildlife around the pond. All ponds can be booked for matches, though there will always be ponds available for day tickets.

Facilities: There are toilet facilities in a building by the house and the cafe at the end of the lane serves hot and cold drinks and sandwiches