hi, I'm looking for an overnight venue to take my 10 year old.
We would like something within an hour of Bury ideally.
Not too bothered about a runs water but want the possibility of a few doubles or maybe even a cheeky 20 !
Any suggestions ?
Acko
We would like something within an hour of Bury ideally.
Not too bothered about a runs water but want the possibility of a few doubles or maybe even a cheeky 20 !
Any suggestions ?
Acko
In reply to Post #1
Hiya mate
Is Pilsworth open? Not fished it for a while but there were some good fish in there - plenty of big bream as well to keep you busy
mal
Hiya mate
Is Pilsworth open? Not fished it for a while but there were some good fish in there - plenty of big bream as well to keep you busy
mal
In reply to Post #1
GJ Fisheries in Middleton.
Can fish days on a day tickets but membership for nights.
Worth a look
GJ Fisheries in Middleton.
Can fish days on a day tickets but membership for nights.
Worth a look
In reply to Post #2
hi, not sure tbh. Its not got a great reputation. I know we can't always trust what we read but don't wanna chance it with my young lad.
Mark
hi, not sure tbh. Its not got a great reputation. I know we can't always trust what we read but don't wanna chance it with my young lad.
Mark
In reply to Post #4
Fair point.
Like anywhere you can find the muppet brigade at times.
There's always bradshaws in bolton. Under New ownership and the fish are much better than in past years. On site shop and food which is good for young ones. Did a couple of dáys sessions with my partners lads and it was good. Plenty of runs
Fair point.
Like anywhere you can find the muppet brigade at times.
There's always bradshaws in bolton. Under New ownership and the fish are much better than in past years. On site shop and food which is good for young ones. Did a couple of dáys sessions with my partners lads and it was good. Plenty of runs
In reply to Post #5
Cheers mate, I'll take a look.
Cheers mate, I'll take a look.
In reply to Post #1
Ladywood small lake? About an hour from Bury.
Ladywood small lake? About an hour from Bury.
In reply to Post #7
Just had a quick look at Bradshaw's as I'm in a similar position looking for some where to take my lad. The lake can only be booked 24hrs at a time so no days, which is fine. But fishing is 7am start and have to be off 6.30am following morning..., Never seen them times before, that's an early pack away!
Just had a quick look at Bradshaw's as I'm in a similar position looking for some where to take my lad. The lake can only be booked 24hrs at a time so no days, which is fine. But fishing is 7am start and have to be off 6.30am following morning..., Never seen them times before, that's an early pack away!
In reply to Post #8
exactly my thoughts mate.
Have a look at Chester Lakes. We've hammered it over last 12 months. Literally dozens on most visits. He's had carp upto 13lb there but wants something bigger hence us looking elsewhere for a change.
Got my eye on Hillside Fishery.......
exactly my thoughts mate.
Have a look at Chester Lakes. We've hammered it over last 12 months. Literally dozens on most visits. He's had carp upto 13lb there but wants something bigger hence us looking elsewhere for a change.
Got my eye on Hillside Fishery.......
In reply to Post #9
Thanks for that mate, your not the first person to recommend Chester fisheries, I'll give it a go it sounds the perfect place to get him in to the carping, need to go some where there's a good chance of catching a few so he enjoys it, if I can get him in to it I'll be able to get out more!
Don't think the lad would appreciate a 5.30 wake up call... don't know what there thinking with them start/ finish times at Bradshaw hall!?
Thanks for that mate, your not the first person to recommend Chester fisheries, I'll give it a go it sounds the perfect place to get him in to the carping, need to go some where there's a good chance of catching a few so he enjoys it, if I can get him in to it I'll be able to get out more!
Don't think the lad would appreciate a 5.30 wake up call... don't know what there thinking with them start/ finish times at Bradshaw hall!?
In reply to Post #10
PM me if u want some pointers on what works there.......
PM me if u want some pointers on what works there.......
In reply to Post #9
Fished Hillside a bit when it first opened. Well stocked with simmos at the time up to about 25lb ish from memory.
Not been for a few years ... might have to give it another go
Not sure what the bonkers time rule is about at bradshaws though... I'll be giving that one a miss I think.
Fished Hillside a bit when it first opened. Well stocked with simmos at the time up to about 25lb ish from memory.
Not been for a few years ... might have to give it another go
Not sure what the bonkers time rule is about at bradshaws though... I'll be giving that one a miss I think.
In reply to Post #12
Hi, Stinker....Hillside is fully booked for a couple of weeks. Looks ideal tho.
Them hours at Bradshaws are ridiculous......
I'm stuck atm.....
Hi, Stinker....Hillside is fully booked for a couple of weeks. Looks ideal tho.
Them hours at Bradshaws are ridiculous......
I'm stuck atm.....
In reply to Post #13
ah what a pain
who'd have thought we'd be missing Pendle view eh?
ah what a pain
who'd have thought we'd be missing Pendle view eh?
In reply to Post #14
What's happened with Pendle view Mal, they were changing it to some kind of glamping site weren't they. What happened with the fish, the big Dutch common "Lancashire record" and it's mates?
What's happened with Pendle view Mal, they were changing it to some kind of glamping site weren't they. What happened with the fish, the big Dutch common "Lancashire record" and it's mates?
The fish went to various places, i believe some went to hillside and the big common went to girton I thibk
In reply to Post #11
Just been upto Hillside. The general layout is bleak n signage very poor but the lakes themselves look plush.
Did a couple of hours on pleasure Lake with the kids n got a plenty of roach n bream.
Had a sneaky look at "Berts Pool".....look awesome, just my type of pond.
Just been upto Hillside. The general layout is bleak n signage very poor but the lakes themselves look plush.
Did a couple of hours on pleasure Lake with the kids n got a plenty of roach n bream.
Had a sneaky look at "Berts Pool".....look awesome, just my type of pond.
In reply to Post #17
It's 'sparse' up there isn't it?
Berts Pool is where I fished previously. Every time I went, there was a bloke bivvied up near the entrance on the 1st peg - i was convinced he lived there. I remember doing well on zigs fishing just out from the island from the bottom corner peg.
An other nice spot you could try for the kids is The Rising Fishery just outside Padiham. 3 ponds - one is fly only, but the Cauldron and Broomstick are good for a mixed bag (some lovely crucians in there) and some fair sized carp too. I was up there last weekend for the afternoon. Wasn't fishing well for anyone (same as a lot of places right now if the 'post lockdown' thread is to be believed), but it's a lovely little fishery and really well run.
Chris has an onsite cafe and tackle shop with peg / take out service at the moment for coffee / bacon buns etc. He also has bait in stock too
Ocelot - I'd no idea what happened up at Pendle View. Hadn't fished it for ages and was going to go up for a bit a good while back only to be told in my local tackle shop that it was closed. There were some very good fish in there.... I always found it a bit cliquey but I caught some decent carp so couldn't complain
It's 'sparse' up there isn't it?
Berts Pool is where I fished previously. Every time I went, there was a bloke bivvied up near the entrance on the 1st peg - i was convinced he lived there. I remember doing well on zigs fishing just out from the island from the bottom corner peg.
An other nice spot you could try for the kids is The Rising Fishery just outside Padiham. 3 ponds - one is fly only, but the Cauldron and Broomstick are good for a mixed bag (some lovely crucians in there) and some fair sized carp too. I was up there last weekend for the afternoon. Wasn't fishing well for anyone (same as a lot of places right now if the 'post lockdown' thread is to be believed), but it's a lovely little fishery and really well run.
Chris has an onsite cafe and tackle shop with peg / take out service at the moment for coffee / bacon buns etc. He also has bait in stock too
Ocelot - I'd no idea what happened up at Pendle View. Hadn't fished it for ages and was going to go up for a bit a good while back only to be told in my local tackle shop that it was closed. There were some very good fish in there.... I always found it a bit cliquey but I caught some decent carp so couldn't complain
In reply to Post #17
Had a look online at The Rising Fishery. I'll bear it in mind.
I've booked us an overnight at Waterfarm Fishery in Bury next weekend....its very Local n fish look good but not convinced of stock level. We'll see......
Berts Pool look as "fishy" as I've ever seen a pond. Lovely margins, overhanging trees, island. I'll definitely get on this summer.....
Had a look online at The Rising Fishery. I'll bear it in mind.
I've booked us an overnight at Waterfarm Fishery in Bury next weekend....its very Local n fish look good but not convinced of stock level. We'll see......
Berts Pool look as "fishy" as I've ever seen a pond. Lovely margins, overhanging trees, island. I'll definitely get on this summer.....
In reply to Post #19
Last time I passed Pendle view it had Harris fencing across the old entrance and a load of those boards stuck on it with building site rules on.
Last time I passed Pendle view it had Harris fencing across the old entrance and a load of those boards stuck on it with building site rules on.
Have you not tried water farm? This is where I take my little lad fishing. All locked in and safe exactly what you need when I've got the kids
try baden hall its about a hour from you some good runs waters with a definate chance of a 20
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