LVP fishing portfolio up for 3 year leases, details on the Fenn Wright website...
Shame that locally run, reasonably priced fishing is being given up, but i guess there are books to balance.
3 year lease sounds pretty restrictive so i dont know what anyone would expect to achieve in that time....
What is the locals view of this ??
Shame that locally run, reasonably priced fishing is being given up, but i guess there are books to balance.
3 year lease sounds pretty restrictive so i dont know what anyone would expect to achieve in that time....
What is the locals view of this ??
In reply to Post #1
I can't see anyone taking on a water and putting much effort into it with only a three year lease.
I can't see anyone taking on a water and putting much effort into it with only a three year lease.
You would be looking to spend v little, apart from the lease fee, certainly no stocking or major swim repairs. IF I'm correct in thinking there is full public access......even less appealing.
In reply to Post #3
So until leased, is fishing open? Wanted to join one of the lakes
So until leased, is fishing open? Wanted to join one of the lakes
In reply to Post #1
I fished bowyers for a while. could be interesting what with the parties, drinkers, swimmers, druggies and dog walkers.
I fished bowyers for a while. could be interesting what with the parties, drinkers, swimmers, druggies and dog walkers.
In reply to Post #4
I would Imagine it is still leased to the current holders until next year
If you stock any fish in they retain title of those fish once lease expires aswell lol
I would Imagine it is still leased to the current holders until next year
If you stock any fish in they retain title of those fish once lease expires aswell lol
In reply to Post #6
Word on the street a certain Korda top dog has acquired it off
Word on the street a certain Korda top dog has acquired it off
In reply to Post #7
is this true????
no way
those lakes are untouched gems.
the problem is - the public (some scumbags) and dog walkers can walk around them.
someone needs to turn those into private walled lakes.
is this true????
no way
those lakes are untouched gems.
the problem is - the public (some scumbags) and dog walkers can walk around them.
someone needs to turn those into private walled lakes.
In reply to Post #8
No, they were taking over by Aquamaintain Ltd
About Lee Valley Fisheries
I doubt if Embryo would buy/lease them unless they could fence them
No, they were taking over by Aquamaintain Ltd
About Lee Valley Fisheries
I doubt if Embryo would buy/lease them unless they could fence them
In reply to Post #9
Not much chance of fencing Nazeing Meads too many public footpaths through it.
Jamie Godson at Aquamaintain used to be the Lee Valley Fisheries Officer, but left around 4 or 5 years ago, so he knows what he is dealing with.
Not much chance of fencing Nazeing Meads too many public footpaths through it.
Jamie Godson at Aquamaintain used to be the Lee Valley Fisheries Officer, but left around 4 or 5 years ago, so he knows what he is dealing with.
In reply to Post #10
It's a public park fullstop so I doubt if any of them will/would be able to be fenced.
No chance of the North Met that's for sure and I agree regarding the Meads also. Not walked all of the lakes but the majority that I have over the years..no chance.
It's a public park fullstop so I doubt if any of them will/would be able to be fenced.
No chance of the North Met that's for sure and I agree regarding the Meads also. Not walked all of the lakes but the majority that I have over the years..no chance.
In reply to Post #11
I walked Glen Faba once, massive. This was before Lee Valley put some of their home grown stockies in when what was in there was pretty much 30lb +.
Lovely fishery, but very low stock at the time.
I think that Bowyers is the only one that could be fenced, possibly Stock Pit?
I have seen an otter on the Central Lagoon at Nazeing, the next year the numbers of crayfish went down, so I can only presume they were the primary food source rather than the carp.
Thinking about The Meads, Central and South, the footpath goes all the way around and through apart from a short area by the sailing club.
When Lee Valley put a gate in on the sailing club driveway, it was removed by someone within 24 hours of the concrete on the posts setting; gate, posts and concrete!
I walked Glen Faba once, massive. This was before Lee Valley put some of their home grown stockies in when what was in there was pretty much 30lb +.
Lovely fishery, but very low stock at the time.
I think that Bowyers is the only one that could be fenced, possibly Stock Pit?
I have seen an otter on the Central Lagoon at Nazeing, the next year the numbers of crayfish went down, so I can only presume they were the primary food source rather than the carp.
Thinking about The Meads, Central and South, the footpath goes all the way around and through apart from a short area by the sailing club.
When Lee Valley put a gate in on the sailing club driveway, it was removed by someone within 24 hours of the concrete on the posts setting; gate, posts and concrete!
In reply to Post #12
What are the venues like to fish? Are they week long-session, campaign type waters or are any of them sensible options for someone who can only really be doing a couple of day sessions per month?
Currently either fish a couple of small and easy commercial day ticket waters, or the stow when I fancy something more challenging. Would be nice though to be a member of somewhere friendly that offered something between the two.
What are the venues like to fish? Are they week long-session, campaign type waters or are any of them sensible options for someone who can only really be doing a couple of day sessions per month?
Currently either fish a couple of small and easy commercial day ticket waters, or the stow when I fancy something more challenging. Would be nice though to be a member of somewhere friendly that offered something between the two.
In reply to Post #13
I fished Stock Pit a fair bit after it re-opened as a day ticket which was around 2010 if I recall correctly.
I always liked it as it wasn't as easy as Banjo Lake next door so was never busy. Very weedy and deep in parts, clear water and very dark fish to just over 30lb. No idea what the stock is like now, and obviously since this was some time ago not sure how busy it would get as a syndicate / members water - I'd say that if they're limiting numbers to 60 for Stock, Banjo and Abbots then it shouldn't get too crazy but I am guessing.
I fished Stock Pit a fair bit after it re-opened as a day ticket which was around 2010 if I recall correctly.
I always liked it as it wasn't as easy as Banjo Lake next door so was never busy. Very weedy and deep in parts, clear water and very dark fish to just over 30lb. No idea what the stock is like now, and obviously since this was some time ago not sure how busy it would get as a syndicate / members water - I'd say that if they're limiting numbers to 60 for Stock, Banjo and Abbots then it shouldn't get too crazy but I am guessing.
In reply to Post #13
I fished Brackens, Central and South lagoons for 12years or so, and mixed my fishing up, mostly 48hours to longer sessions, although did do the occasional overnight only trip.
Brackens could produce decent fish on day only trips, Digit came out a couple of times to people just fishing days, but it could also switch off and you might have to sit and wait for a few days. Also you could get them up on floaters in the summer.
The Lagoons could be tough, the fish moved very quickly. I have seen fish in the Central inflow sluice, and 30minutes later the same fish was up by the caravan park in the South. However sometimes they sat in there for days feeding on daphnia. There are some big tench and bream, both go over 12lbs and will take boilies.
On both Brackens and the lagoons I have caught on first night, or over all four nights or days of 4 day/night sessions, and blanked for a couple of days until the fish showed up or dropped their guard. On Brackens if there were more than 4 or 5 anglers the fish could switch off or hide in the corners.
I do not know what it is like now, but Romanians have been a problem in the past, fires on the bank etc, although a growling Sky dog often made them disappear along with a call to the Rangers and LV office.
The whole of Meadgate Lane from Lignacite to Dobbs has been a problem with fly-tipping.
I fished Brackens, Central and South lagoons for 12years or so, and mixed my fishing up, mostly 48hours to longer sessions, although did do the occasional overnight only trip.
Brackens could produce decent fish on day only trips, Digit came out a couple of times to people just fishing days, but it could also switch off and you might have to sit and wait for a few days. Also you could get them up on floaters in the summer.
The Lagoons could be tough, the fish moved very quickly. I have seen fish in the Central inflow sluice, and 30minutes later the same fish was up by the caravan park in the South. However sometimes they sat in there for days feeding on daphnia. There are some big tench and bream, both go over 12lbs and will take boilies.
On both Brackens and the lagoons I have caught on first night, or over all four nights or days of 4 day/night sessions, and blanked for a couple of days until the fish showed up or dropped their guard. On Brackens if there were more than 4 or 5 anglers the fish could switch off or hide in the corners.
I do not know what it is like now, but Romanians have been a problem in the past, fires on the bank etc, although a growling Sky dog often made them disappear along with a call to the Rangers and LV office.
The whole of Meadgate Lane from Lignacite to Dobbs has been a problem with fly-tipping.