DEEPINGS No.1

THE HISTORY

The lake was originally excavated for gravel in the late fifties and was initially used for trout farming, but was turned into a trout fishery in the mid eighties and run as a put and take trout fishery until its acquisition by the current owner in November 2000. The lake has been extensively remodeled over the last 5 years with a comprehensive planting program and the introduction of 17 man-made swims built to be sympathetic to the nature of the lake and its surroundings.

The lake is 6 acres set in 10 acres of land and is fully fenced. Formerly two lakes depths vary between 2 feet over the old walkways and 12 to 14 feet holes in the old trout net areas, 3 islands, various weed beds and lily pads are present in the lake which all add to the to complexity and pleasure of the fishing.

THE FACILITIES

The fishery benefits from a large fenced secure car park adjacent to the lake, which is visible from all the swims. Toilet and shower are also provided along with a members lodge with coffee making and full cooking facilities.

THE FISH STOCK

The original stock of carp from the Deepings No.2 lake were moved over to the main lake in the late autumn of 2001 and have been left un-disturbed until the start of the season on the 16th June 2003. The original stock consisted of 38 fish between 18lbs and 29lbs, both mirrors and commons. In addition, we have stocked a further 37 fish up to 23lbs from the Walthamstow complex of lakes. In November 2005 we introduced 10 No. Fishers Pond C5 mirror carp between 16 and 20lbs. The lake currently contains between 50 and 60 carp to 58.1/2lbs which are much sought after by the membership.

THE FISHING

The original stock of carp from the Deepings No.2 lake were moved over to the main lake in the late autumn of 2001 and have been left un-disturbed until the start of the season on the 16th June 2003. The original stock consisted of 38 fish between 18lbs and 29lbs, both mirrors and commons. In addition, we have stocked a further 37 fish up to 23lbs from the Walthamstow complex of lakes. In November 2005 we introduced 10 No. Fishers Pond C5 mirror carp between 16 and 20lbs. The lake currently contains between 50 and 60 carp to 56.5lbs which are much sought after by the membership.

THE FISHING

Due to the stock density and naturally prolific food source in the lake the fishing is far from easy to date no carp have been caught over the winter months. With a limited close season, fishing is available for almost 50 weeks of the year.

MEMBERSHIP COSTS

Membership is by invitation only, the first year costs £1800, 2nd year £1200 and 3rd year £1000 Join dates are January and June.

THE RULES

  1. Membership of the syndicate is by annual invitation of the owner and may be terminated at any time. Rule breaking or any bad behaviour will bring instant expulsion without refund, the decision of the owner being final in all cases.
  2. The lake may be closed for a time during spawning and members are not permitted on site during this period without permission. Notification will be provided whenever possible.
  3. Each member must attend a minimum of one working party per year and a minimum of TWO working parties if you are a new member. Working parties start no later than 9am and last a minimum of 5 hours.
  4. A maximum of 3 rods per angler. All rods must be fished from the same swim.
  5. All anglers to exercise the greatest possible care of fish: use good quality unhooking mats, Sacking fish is not permitted.
  6. All particle baits must be fully cooked. Uncooked or 'soaked only' particles are a danger to the fish and must not be used under any circumstances.
  7. No 'bent hooks' (curved hooks are per permitted) and no permanently fixed leads, due to possible fish damage.
  8. No litter; any anglers found with litter in their swim whilst fishing, or after they have left will be banned. This is irrespective of whether the angler deposited the litter or not.
  9. No Cutting or removing, or weeds, reeds, bushes, trees, etc.
  10. Removal or introduction of fish strictly prohibited, except within these rules.
  11. No live baits to be brought onto the property from outside.
  12. The lake boat is not to be used under any circumstance.
  13. All baits must be reeled in when temporarily leaving the lake.
  14. Non fishing guests must be authorised by the owners, no guns, no fires.
  15. The owner or any private guests of theirs, reserve the right to fish at any time.
  16. Fishing is carried out entirely at the anglers own risks and the owner accept no responsibility for any accidents or damage that might occur on the property.
  17. The owner reserves the right to amend these rules at any time without prior consultation.
  18. All Carp weights are to be recorded in full in the log book contained in the lodge.
  19. For fishery management reasons all Carp caught must be photographed on each side and pictures with details of weights etc. must be sent to the owners within 6 weeks of the catching.
  20. No bait boats.
  21. The reserving of swims for friends, or leaving tackle in swims to reserve them for long periods, is not allowed. Short periods of absence up to 4 hours are permitted if you need to leave the lake.
  22. The maximum length of any sessions 4 days and 4 nights after which time you must leave the premises and not return for 76 hours (this means that you cannot do two weekends running in one session).
  23. The owner reserve the right to close the lake at any time they think fit, prior notice will be given in writing whenever possible.
  24. All gates to be closed and properly locked at all times.
  25. Members should act as bailiffs where necessary and challenge anyone on the lake they suspect are not members.
  26. Members must not pass on keys or keycodes to the lakes.
  27. Rods must be fished on the same swim and not spread along the bank.
  28. Members must show the maximum possible respect to other members by being polite and courteous at all times.
  29. Cars are to be parked in the designated car parks only. Deeping 2 – you must park in Deepings 1 car park and barrow your tackle across to Deepings 2. Anyone caught unloading on the road by the gate of lake 2 will be expelled from the syndicate
  30. All publicity including photos, stories and reports about the fishery or its fish is first to be authorised by the owner. In some instances publicity will not be permitted. A copy of authorised publicity must be supplied to the owners as soon as it is published.
  31. The use of barbed or barbless hooks is optional. Please consider the well being of the fish when unhooking them.
  32. The lake gates must be closed and locked at all times.

ANYONE FOUND BREAKING THESE RULES WILL BE EXPELLED FROM THE SYNDICATE EITHER TEMPORARILY OR PERMANTLEY AT THE DISCRESSION OF THE OWNER.

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