Hamilton Fishing Club set up to allow people from the local community to fish at their local park lake, knowing that it is well maintained and offers a peaceful environment.
Matt Stanbury, Chairman of the club said: “We’ve been running the fishing lake for about a year now, having taken control from the council. The club is currently run by like minded anglers and friends who are all seeking to turn the lake into a peaceful environment in which to fish and enjoy the park.”
The lake’s stock is not yet fully known however the species that can be accounted include: Carp upto 26lb, Bream upto 13lb, Pike upto 10lb, Perch upto 2.5lb, Roach upto 1.5lb, Goldfish upto 1.5lb, and tench upto 6lb.
Membership costs at £50 for adults and £20 for children under 17, OAPS and disabled anglers. Daily sessions from £5 to fish with two rods or £2.50 for one rod for adults. Child day rate is £2.50.
The fishing at the lake is strictly Catch and Release and there are three Bailiffs who patrol the lake regularly who ensure that these and other rules are adhered to.
A quick guide for beginners:
General equipment that anglers will need to fish at the lake is a rod, reel, landing net and unhooking mat (for carp fishing). The best local tackle shop is a place called Bennetts Angling Stores in Mountsorrell, however there are also smaller tackle shops located around Leicester that should be helpful to new or old anglers looking to expand their kit or for those looking to take up a new hobby.
If you’re interested in finding out more you can check out the Facebook Group page here.
i would like a membership i am 71 and just started fishing again after 50 years where can i join many thanks d. walford
Hi David, please contact Matt on 07944 118560 to arrange membership or speak to one of the bailiffs at the lakeside for an application form.
Hi I’m new to the area and would like to know how I could join the hamilton fishing club
Regards Doug
Hi Doug
Welcome to the area. Here’s the details for the Hamilton Angling club. For further details call 07842 280285 or 07806 994664 or email hamiltonanglingclub@live.co.uk. I hope that helps. They also have a Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hamilton-Angling-Club/335498375903.
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