My mate has recently purchased a house and 4 lakes that we'll be developing into a fishery and accommodation in the next couple of years, we've begun draining one of the lakes and have noticed that it appears to have a natural spring that is extremely cloudy, almost like milk. Anyone have any ideas of what causes this? Could it be chalk? The lakes are gravel but where the spring is, appears to be where a stream ran through. Cheers 👍🏻👍🏻
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This is very interesting..
Many years ago,I helped set up a fantastic fishery,it was set in a deep valley,and fed by a spring that ran straight through the middle of the lake,or valley field as it was..
I still fish it,..by the island,there are always rafts of bubbles,that look just like carp feeding hard.
In the past I've had others saying,wow,wow,look at those feeding carp,put a bait on it and so on..I would say its a natural spring,but oh no,the bubbles were moving etc,etc..according to the angler at that time..
Those 'feeding carp'are still feeding hard..lol..interestingly,its one of the best spots to catch from,that natural aeration, in the old stream bed.
This is very interesting..
Many years ago,I helped set up a fantastic fishery,it was set in a deep valley,and fed by a spring that ran straight through the middle of the lake,or valley field as it was..
I still fish it,..by the island,there are always rafts of bubbles,that look just like carp feeding hard.
In the past I've had others saying,wow,wow,look at those feeding carp,put a bait on it and so on..I would say its a natural spring,but oh no,the bubbles were moving etc,etc..according to the angler at that time..
Those 'feeding carp'are still feeding hard..lol..interestingly,its one of the best spots to catch from,that natural aeration, in the old stream bed.
In reply to Post #1
Where is it roughly? The make up of the rock and sediment should be a giveaway. If you're in the chilterns then it could be natural, if you're in a farmers field in Essex it might be dishwasher salt!
Where is it roughly? The make up of the rock and sediment should be a giveaway. If you're in the chilterns then it could be natural, if you're in a farmers field in Essex it might be dishwasher salt!
In reply to Post #1
Could be limestone?
Are the lakes themselves gin clear (fish stocks dependent)
Could be limestone?
Are the lakes themselves gin clear (fish stocks dependent)
In reply to Post #1
Anywhere near Peckham ?
Anywhere near Peckham ?
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Not sure if that's a joke or not?
I thought Peckham spring was fluro yellow
Genuine question?
Not sure if that's a joke or not?
I thought Peckham spring was fluro yellow
Genuine question?
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Most lakes, not reservoirs, sit in the water table. Upwelling springs are therefore likely although the water table should be 9-10 degrees and clear.
Most lakes, not reservoirs, sit in the water table. Upwelling springs are therefore likely although the water table should be 9-10 degrees and clear.
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If your friends property is around the Norfolk area is it possible that it's not too far from the River Nar?
As the Nar is a chalk stream river.
If your friends property is around the Norfolk area is it possible that it's not too far from the River Nar?
As the Nar is a chalk stream river.
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Mate I think you may have nailed it. It is indeed in Norfolk and I've just tracked where the Nar runs, and I reckon it's within a mile or two of the lakes.
Mate I think you may have nailed it. It is indeed in Norfolk and I've just tracked where the Nar runs, and I reckon it's within a mile or two of the lakes.
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I live in Prime chalk stream country and have never seen a spring that is not crystal clear. In fact ican't think of ever seeing a permanent spring anywhere run anything but clear. Might be well wort spending the cash to have the water analysed if you are going to run a fishery.
I live in Prime chalk stream country and have never seen a spring that is not crystal clear. In fact ican't think of ever seeing a permanent spring anywhere run anything but clear. Might be well wort spending the cash to have the water analysed if you are going to run a fishery.
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It will most likely be a ultra fine form of mica, illite or similar, held in suspension due to its microscopic size. The whole area is surrounded by chalk workings, both ancient and modern. Lovely part of the world, spent many a hour chasing the monsters at West Lexham back in the late 80's/early 90's. Be interested to hear your plans...
It will most likely be a ultra fine form of mica, illite or similar, held in suspension due to its microscopic size. The whole area is surrounded by chalk workings, both ancient and modern. Lovely part of the world, spent many a hour chasing the monsters at West Lexham back in the late 80's/early 90's. Be interested to hear your plans...
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Tell your mate to contact the EA, they'll take a water sample for testing and it won't cost him a penny. The only thing he might need, as I did, is someone to put the results into layman's terms.
Tell your mate to contact the EA, they'll take a water sample for testing and it won't cost him a penny. The only thing he might need, as I did, is someone to put the results into layman's terms.
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Lived within 3 miles of the nar all my life and never knew that.
Be interesting to be kept up to date with what you're doing. Always looking for new fisheries near me.
Edit: there was a fishery for sale at east bilney a while ago, 4 lakes with a house.
Lived within 3 miles of the nar all my life and never knew that.
Be interesting to be kept up to date with what you're doing. Always looking for new fisheries near me.
Edit: there was a fishery for sale at east bilney a while ago, 4 lakes with a house.
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Thankyou mate, we're gonna get it checked out. Looks like it formed part of the old stream that now sits in this lake.
Thankyou mate, we're gonna get it checked out. Looks like it formed part of the old stream that now sits in this lake.
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It is that one mate. 👍🏻👍🏻 Lots and lots of work to do but it'll hopefully be Norfolk's premier mixed fishery when complete. It's a mammoth project, as it's been neglected for some time.
It is that one mate. 👍🏻👍🏻 Lots and lots of work to do but it'll hopefully be Norfolk's premier mixed fishery when complete. It's a mammoth project, as it's been neglected for some time.