Norfolk Fishing Network 2004 - 2024 - Staffordshire Fisheries

Fishery Name: Cudmore Fisheries

Address: Wilkins Pleck Lane, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 5HW

Entrance Grid Ref.SJ 80919 41758 Car Park Grid Ref: SJ 81104 42199

Sat Nav: ST5 5HW

Phone Numbers: 01782 680919

Email Address: [email protected]

Description: Welcome to Our Site: Set in the beautiful Whitmore Estate in the heart of Staffordshire with easy access off Junction 15 of the M6. Our classic Mixed Fish waters are stocked with large Bream, Crucian Carp, Common Carp, Mirror Carp, F1 Carp, Tench, Barbel, Roach, Rudd, Perch, Chub and Ide. In addition to this we have 4 specimen lakes which hold quality carp exceeding 30lb and massive catfish to over 80lb. We pride ourselves on being one of the top angling venues in the UK. We've hosted some of the largest match events in the country such as Maver Match This qualifiers and also the Grand Final of Fish'o'mania. We offer quailty fishing throughout the year to all types of 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

Rules: Sunday - 7am until 6pm Monday - 7am until 6pm Tuesday - 7am until 6pm Wednesday - 7am until 6pm Thursday - 7am until 6pm Friday - 7am until 6pm Saturday - 7am until 6pm There is now a draw system in place for Tara, Avoca, Georges and Adelaide. You can arrive onsite at approx 2:30pm. You can walk a lake from 3pm. The draw will take place once everyone who is arriving for your lake has arrived. This could be as soon as 3:10pm. If you cant be onsite for 3.30pm then the draw will take place regardless and you will be able to choose from which ever pegs have not been chosen in the draw. The draw is a water craft style. You pick your own peg. We do not tell you where to sit. We simply determine who has first pick of the available pegs buy drawing numbers from a bag once everyone has arrived. Groups who only intend to fish from 2 swims next to each other can share 1 ball. We try our hardest to keep social groups together. You do have the chance to move into a vacant peg once you are on a lake. You simply need to wait until the peg you want is free then call reception to let us know where you are moving to. You need to be off your peg by 2.30pm on the day you leave so we can start the draw process again. This new system has made the fishery a much more enjoyable and friendly place to be. No one gets priority over anyone else and its not first come first served. Its now fair for everyone. 1. All anglers must call in reception on arrival. 2. You must dip your landing net before fishing. 2b. You will need appropriate fish care and unhooking mat. 3. We don't allow barbed hooks or magic twigs. 4. All fish are to be returned to the water as quickly as possible and are not to be retained for any reason. do not stand up with a fish. 5. We don't allow any type of nuts, home made baits or plastic/none biodegradable baits. 6. Please don't disturb the wild life or bankside vegetation. 6b. DO NOT leave any litter on the fishery. There is a skip provided. 7. Under 14's must fish the same peg as an appropriate adult. 8. You need to be 16 years old or over to fish without an adult present. 9. All vehicles are to be left on designated car parks. 10. We will not tolerate drunkenness or antisocial behaviour. 11. If you are unfortunate enough to have an accident when onsite please go to reception to report it. 12. we don't allow any guests or visitors to your pegs. Extra rules (as well as the rules above) for night waters. 1. Barbless hooks only. 2. You need a minimum 42" landing net, well padded mat or cradle and all relevant fish care. 2b. Minimum 15lb breaking strain line. 3. You are very welcome to use a bait boat. 4. If using a spod or spom you must use the correct float. 4b. We will do rig checks. 5. You must have prior permission to bring a dog. If your dog is off the lead you will be asked to leave the fishery. 6. We don't allow radios or open fires or disposable barbecues. Not sure of any rules give us a call 01782 680919

Facilities: Our Lakeside Cafe is managed by Carol, offering a friendly welcome to anglers and the general public. The Cafe is situated beside Milo lake with both indoor and outdoor seating, providing excellent views of the fishery in a relaxed environment. Car Parks