Stoke On Trent Angling Society: Bolesworth Castle - Water Profile

Bolesworth Castle - Water Profile
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Julian on 14 May, 2008 11:08:00
 
Situated on a private estate this 12-acre lake is about 1 mile long and 50 yards
wide. Set in beautiful idyllic grounds, overlooked by Bolesworth Castle this
lake is typical Mr. Crabtree with its lily pads and tree-fringed bank. It is a
classic float-fishing venue. Much of the lake at the car park end is densely
wooded with secluded swims.
The lake features islands, shallows and lily pads during summer months. Each
swim offers countless features and the margins should not be overlooked. The
swims opposite the snags at the top of the woods usually produce carp with
multiple catches a realistic target from most swims. Decent bags of coarse fish
are commonplace as the fishery is well stocked with most coarse species.
Species
The Society has controlled Bolesworth since 1976 resulting in a first class
mixed coarse fishery. The water holds carp, tench, bream, crucians, roach, rudd
and eels. Carp seem to dominate most catches especially through the summer
months.
Species Weights
Bream to 5lb; averaging 1lb – 2lb
Common Carp to 26lb+, averaging 8-12lb
Mirror Carp to 24lb+, averaging 8-12lb
Crucian Carp to 2lb, averaging 10oz
Wild Carp to 12lb
Roach to 2lb 4oz, averaging 10oz
Tench to over 10lb, averaging 2-3lb
Eel to 7lb 8oz, averaging 1-3lb
Rudd to 2lb, averaging 10oz
Location
Turn off the A534 (Nantwich-Wrexham) for Harthill, pass through Harthill, Turn
left after approx 2km into Castle grounds. Parking on right 250m from entrance.