Buzzard Valley Fisheries has welcomed anglers since June 2008 and we have had a very good response from all of the people who have been fishing here. We are very grateful for the feedback that fishermen and women have given us and will continue to use those comments to improve our facilities.
At all of our course lakes, the following rules apply. This is to consider the welfare of the fish, the environment, fellow anglers and other activities on the farm. Non-compliance with these rules — whether intentional or not — may result in us asking fishery customers (and their party) to leave. We reserve the right of admission. Your fees may also not be refunded.
Coarse Lake Rules
Maximum of two rods per person
Dip your nets. Dip tanks are provided at the entrance to the complex
No braided line
Barbless hooks only
One hook only per rod
Minimum main line of 8lb on carp lakes
Minimum main line of 3lb on all other fishing lakes
You must carry and use a good quality barrel type disgorger. Do not pull a deep hook free in most cases this will be fatal to the fish
All fish must be returned using a net. When returning the fish to the water please allow enough time for the fish to recover before releasing i
We have a liberal policy on baits and methods, however the following are prohibited:
No tinned cat or dog meat
No floating baits
No joker
No artificial baits
No blood worm
Please take your rubbish home. Anyone seen littering will be asked to leave with no refund and will be refused admission in the future. Please do not use the dip tanks as litter bins.
Vineyard Lake and Kestrel Lake Rules
- Kestrel lake – day booking – 9am until 8pm and 23 hours booking – 10am until 9am
- Vineyard Lake – 23 hours booking -10am until 9am
- minimum 42″ landing net
- large padded mat or cradle
- no fixed leads
- micro barbed hooks only
- no nuts
- all home cooked particle must be checked
- dogs must be kept on a lead at all times
- carp care kit needed
- 3 rods maximum
- no rods to be left unattended
- nets, mats and slings must be dipped before use
- no excessive drinking
- no drugs allowed on the premises.
- 30 minutes maximum retaining of fish for photos
We do not allow any fires or barbeques around the lakes.
On Arrival
The gates are usually unlocked at 5.30am, are open during the day, and locked by 8.30pm. However, under exceptional circumstances or weather, the gates may be closed or locked earlier.
So, if the gates are unlocked, please enter and carry on down to the lakes. Conversely, if the gates are locked, please park your car and carry on through the side gate and down to the lakes.
If you wish to fish on Vineyard Lake or kestrel Lake, please book using the Catch App. To fish on any of our other Lakes simply go down to the Lake of your choice, choose your Peg, set up and enjoy – we will come round to see you to collect payment.
For any enquiries please contact Tom on 07311 661888 between 9am and 5pm.