shatterford lakes
Birch Bank
Bridgnorth Road
Shatterford
Nr Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY12 1TW
Tel. 01299 861597
Website: www.shatterfordlakes.com
Bridgnorth Road
Shatterford
Nr Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY12 1TW
Tel. 01299 861597
Website: www.shatterfordlakes.com
Description:
Set in an idyllic location in the heart of the Worcestershire Countryside, Shatterford Lakes offers perfect fishing conditions for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Anglers with limited mobility are well catered for and several disabled anglers, including those with hearing/speach disabilities, have become regular customers over the years.
The water depth also means that this is a venue that fishes extremely well throughout the winter months, when fish in other still water venues may not be so obliging. Indeed, Winter League matches held during the harsh winters were being won with catches of over 30lb, often caught through broken ice, with several roach over 2lb banked.
Set in an idyllic location in the heart of the Worcestershire Countryside, Shatterford Lakes offers perfect fishing conditions for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Anglers with limited mobility are well catered for and several disabled anglers, including those with hearing/speach disabilities, have become regular customers over the years.
The water depth also means that this is a venue that fishes extremely well throughout the winter months, when fish in other still water venues may not be so obliging. Indeed, Winter League matches held during the harsh winters were being won with catches of over 30lb, often caught through broken ice, with several roach over 2lb banked.
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Tactics:
For carp leger hair-rigged boilies over a small bed of free offerings and pellets. Halibut pellets will score the carp too, along with luncheon meat for the catfish. For mixed catches on the pleasure lakes float fish or use a small feeder with maggot, caster or small pellets over little but often feed. Corn and meat can also be tried; don't be surprised if you tempt a big roach. Good Swims: Anywhere on the 18 ft. pleasure lakes-take advantage of the wind direction. |
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Erics Lake
Erics lake is known to hold catfish over 60lb and carp up to 40lb. Current lake record is a 53lb 9oz cat. At 28ft deep, this lake is not for the faint-hearted and like Masters, the correct equipment must be used (see Rules). Luncheon meat,boilies and pellets all work well. |
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Masters Lake
Masters now has catfish well over 68lb and carp over 40lb. Cats can gain 7lb in one summer, so they could be touching 70lb. As with Erics, the correct equipment is essential (see Rules) |
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Stella Lake
Predominantly a silver fish pool, Stella produces some excellent sport. Stock includes roach upto 3lb, bream upto 8lb and carp well into double figures up to 25lb. Good results are achieved near the margins or towards the sunken island around the centre. Depth in the basin drops to around 14ft. For pleasure fishing, Stella has 20 pegs available. Total weights up to 70lb are not uncommon. Stella offers close parking facilities and easy access to the lakeside for anyone with mobility problems. |
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Wyre Dell
With a greater popularily for match and pleasure fishing, Wyre Dell has been converted to a coarse lake. It holds a good quantity of carp up to double figures, along with a wide range of silvers, making it an ideal small match or corporate event venue (maximum 15-16 pegs). Available throughout the year. |
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Stuarts Lake
Stuarts is the largest of our pleasure pool and offers a few surprises, including good sized catfish (current record 37lb 2oz). Average carp reach double figures (record 25lb). Roach go up to 3lb, bream to 11lb and golden tench to 9lb. Best methods are maggots, sweetcorn and fish meal boilies. |
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Ticket Costs and Opening Times:
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Erics & Masters
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Stuarts, Stella (Pleasure Pool)
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Day Ticket
24 Hours 36 Hours 48 Hours 72 Hours 96 Hours 168 Hours (1 Week) |
£20.00
£35.00 £45.00 £60.00 £90.00 £115.00 £160.00 |
Day Ticket
24 Hours 36 Hours 72 Hours 96 Hours 168 Hours (1 Week) Wyre Dell (Pleasure Pool) Day Ticket - 1 Rod Day Ticket - 2 Rods |
£15.00
£32.00 £44.00 £85.00 £100.00 £145.00 £8.00 £12.00 |
Open 7 days a week, excluding Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Monday - Friday 8.00am to 8.00pm | Sat & Sun - 7.30am to 8.00pm
Monday - Friday 8.00am to 8.00pm | Sat & Sun - 7.30am to 8.00pm
Rules:
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How to get there.....
Shatterford Lakes is just 2 miles north of Kidderminster. From Kidderminster take the A442 towards Bridgnorth and after three miles Shatterford Lakes and Wildlife Sanctuary is clearly signed on your right |
