In reply to Post #1
I know this is a bit of a piece of string question. But how long do they normally take ?? We are booked on a lake on the 22nd of May for 72hrs, but the fishery has closed the lake today because of spawning. Could they be finished by the 22nd ??
I know this is a bit of a piece of string question. But how long do they normally take ?? We are booked on a lake on the 22nd of May for 72hrs, but the fishery has closed the lake today because of spawning. Could they be finished by the 22nd ??
In reply to Post #16
I think it should be ok but I do know they can spawn more than once if conditions are right.
On another note the bird life are going mad on my lake especially the Canadian geese fighting and following each other round and basically kicking off
I think it should be ok but I do know they can spawn more than once if conditions are right.
On another note the bird life are going mad on my lake especially the Canadian geese fighting and following each other round and basically kicking off
In reply to Post #16
Totally depends on if they spawn properly or stop and what the fishery policy is. One of our club lakes just shuts for at least 2 weeks once they start spawning sometimes 3 weeks if they go again etc.
Totally depends on if they spawn properly or stop and what the fishery policy is. One of our club lakes just shuts for at least 2 weeks once they start spawning sometimes 3 weeks if they go again etc.
In reply to Post #1
Not seen any signs of it happening yet on my regular waters up north.
Currently on a 6 day session, no signs of life let alone spawning.
Not seen any signs of it happening yet on my regular waters up north.
Currently on a 6 day session, no signs of life let alone spawning.
In reply to Post #19
Yeah, likewise in the North Midlands/South Cheshire, no signs yet.
Yeah, likewise in the North Midlands/South Cheshire, no signs yet.
My Essex syndicate is closed for a month for spawning. Saw signs of it last Monday when I was there, so I'm not surprised.
Does seem early, though.
Does seem early, though.
In reply to Post #1
Some of the Yateley pits have closed for spawning too within the last week
Some of the Yateley pits have closed for spawning too within the last week
In reply to Post #21
A month seems a bit excessive, especially as they can spawn again
A month seems a bit excessive, especially as they can spawn again
In reply to Post #23
Not at all, still a month of the old closed season to go. Even when they have stopped going at it they still need time to recover.
Not at all, still a month of the old closed season to go. Even when they have stopped going at it they still need time to recover.
In reply to Post #24
And what happens if they then spawn in june and july? That's 3 months completely wiped off?? Just seems to me far too excessive, obviously doesnt affect me, but for me, may, june, and July are the best times to be out
And what happens if they then spawn in june and july? That's 3 months completely wiped off?? Just seems to me far too excessive, obviously doesnt affect me, but for me, may, june, and July are the best times to be out
In reply to Post #12
I just went back through the Facebook page of my syndicate, it's exactly the same time as they spawned last year.
Agreed that is a 'stop/start' thing, that happened last year as well
I just went back through the Facebook page of my syndicate, it's exactly the same time as they spawned last year.
Agreed that is a 'stop/start' thing, that happened last year as well
Be at it now 
Spawing in west mids and Warwickshire I'm told ...
In reply to Post #28
Couple of lakes here in Norfolk have started.
Couple of lakes here in Norfolk have started.
In reply to Post #23
Yep I agree. He closed for 2 weeks last year then another 2 weeks when the next cohort starting getting busy with it.
I will raise it with him when I'm next down!
Yep I agree. He closed for 2 weeks last year then another 2 weeks when the next cohort starting getting busy with it.
I will raise it with him when I'm next down!