Norfolk Fishing Network 2004 - 2024 - Staffordshire Fisheries

Fishery Name: Pillaton Hall Farm Fishery

Address: Pillaton, Penkridge, Staffordshire, ST19 5RZ

Entrance Grid Ref. SJ 94405 13330 Car Park Grid Ref: SJ 94422 12760

Sat Nav: ST19 5RZ

Phone Numbers: 01785 715177 or 07739 759776

Email Address: [email protected]

Description: Pillaton Hall Farm is home to three well-stocked coarse fishing pools, all enjoying far reaching views over Cannock Chase. Built by the Pearce family in the late 1990's the pools have been regularly stocked with good quality fish, sourced from some of the oldest lakes in the UK. Pool 1 - The Dip The Dip is the largest pool on the site but is also the most open to the elements - so remember to pack some warm clothes for a windy and cold day. Located at the far end of the site the pool has an island in the middle, making it an ideal pool on which to use a feeder. Around the margins the waters are shallow; running from 1ft gradually falling away to 9 or 10 ft around the island, making it a safer option for children as the margins are shallower than the others. Pool 2 - The Marl Pit The smallest pool on the site is The Marl Pit which, while used as a stock pool, also has a good range of larger fish and is the only pool at present to hold ghost carp. The deepest point is in the centre at 6ft with depths of about 3ft around its margins. This is a nice pool for hot days as you have some tree cover on one side, offering welcome shade. Pool 3 - The Chase View Pool If you fancy a quiet afternoon's fishing and don't mind a 5 minute walk, then park on The Dip car park and follow the signs. This pool is only a few years old but has come on extremely well - as it is a little further from the car park it gets fished less often and the fish are in fantastic condition. The end closest to the gate has a sunken island 2ft below the surface dropping around the sides of the island to about 8ft, which is the average depth of the pool.

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: Shop and Reception Opening Hours Monday until Thursday 8am - 8pm Friday 8am - 9:30pm Saturday 8am - 8pm Sunday 8am - 8pm Day Tickets: The cost of a day ticket is £10.00 per person. Rules when Fishing at Pillaton Pool: To fish the pools at Pillaton we ask that you are a competent fisher person with at least two years of fishing experience. Children 16 and under must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times whilst fishing. All adults supervising children fishing must have a valid rod licence with a minimum of two years fishing experience. Each person fishing must hold a valid rod licence, and a form of photo identification. You must be able to produce the documents should a member of staff or water bailiff need to check your details. Fishing sessions are to be booked through the campsite shop; wristbands will be issued and must be worn for the duration of the session. Members of staff will check that all persons fishing are registered for the session and are wearing their wristband. Pegs cannot be reserved; you must not set up on a peg unless you are ready to sit and fish. Pegs must not be left unattended at any time. Any fishing items found to be left unattended will be removed by a member of staff. No night fishing, fishing is between dawn and dusk only. Individual UNHOOKING MATS and LANDING NETS must be used at all times, sharing is not permitted under any circumstances. Strictly no keep nets to be used. Barbless hooks must be used at all times; strictly no barbed hooks to be used. No radios or music by the pool side. No parking by the pools or on the grass; parking is permitted in designated parking areas only. No dogs around the fishing pools. No braid line to be used. No litter or line to be left around or on the pegs. NO HEMP, PEANUTS, or FLOATING BAITS to be used. NO STALKING FISH - please pick a peg and stick to it. Strictly no unattended bite alarms to be used. All pegs must be cleared; and equipment must be taken away at the end of each session. No bivvy tents or equipment to be left out overnight. Please respect your fellow fisher persons and only fish on your selected peg area. One person from each pitch is entitled to one free wristband that can be used for the duration of their stay. This must be the same person and cannot be transferred. Please note that an available peg cannot be guaranteed. Additional wristbands can be purchased for other persons on the pitch; £5.00 per adult or child per session. Having a poolside pitch does not mean that the peg nearest to your unit is yours to be exclusively used. All pegs are on a first come, first served basis for each session. Abuse of any kind to staff, guests or fellow fisher persons will not be tolerated. Pillaton Hall Farm do not take any responsibility for any loss, damage or injury to any persons, vehicles or equipment whilst using our pools. Any person found to be breaking any of the rules will be asked to stop fishing immediately and may be asked to leave the site. Pillaton Hall Farm reserve the right to amend the fishing terms and conditions at any time.

Facilities: Car Park Disabled access Diverse range of fish species Peaceful location Views over Cannock Chase Stocked with quality fish Three separate pools