Fishing at The Lake

A lake isn't a lake unless you can fish there.

Newent Lake is created from fish ponds of medieval monks and was part of Newent Court 1810-1945, which used to occupy the land nearby. In 1999 the lake was landscaped for the new millennium and restocked with fish that have multiplied continually since.

Fishing jetties have been installed around the perimeter and a favourite spot for anglers is in the shadow of the Western Red Cedars and a Giant Wellingtonia, site of the original boat house.

Onion Fayre day will see a superb demonstration of fishing by xxxxxx where children can take part and catch their own fish. It's surprisingly good fishing at the lake and not unusual for most people to make a catch. All the fish that get caught will be held in a tank for everyone to see before being returned at the end of the day. Each child will receive an opportunity to join the an Anglers Association along with a fishing pole to keep.

The lake is stocked with a variety of fish including carp, roach, bream, rudd, perch and
a small number of eels. The fish have very few predators apart from the occasional
mink, heron or cormorant.

Managed by Newent Angling Club the lake is open to fishing by local residents and members of the club only. The fishing season runs from 16 June through to 15 March and is a big favourite of local children during the summer holidays.

Have a go and see if you can get one this big <-----------------------------------> !