Shatterford lakes
Set in an idyllic location in the heart of the Worcestershire Countryside, Shatterford Lakes offers perfect fishing conditions for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Under the new ownership of Ivan Norman, the Fishery is open from early February to late November, seven days a week, including Bank Holidays. Day Anglers start at around 8.00am and finish at 6pm (dusk in winter). Night fishing is also an option. Rod numbers are strictly limited to avoid over-crowding and pre-booking is advisable on both the Erics and Masters lakes to avoid disappointment. Catch options include: trout, catfish, carp and general coarse fish, with overnight stays being a popular choice. Pricing for Erics and Masters Lakes: Pricing 1st Feb - 1st Dec 2007 Day ticket (8am - 6pm) £15 three rods Night fishing (6pm - 8am) £18 three rods 24 hours £27 three rods 36 hours £37 three rods 48 hours £45 three rods 168 hours £130 Non-fishing guests £5 per day (each) £7 per night (each) FOR MORE INFORMATION RING 01299 861597 Pricing for Stuarts and Stella - Pleasure Pools: One rod £6 Three rods £8 Night from 5pm to 8am £18 24 hours (3 rods) £27 48 hours £45 Concessions £1 off all above Special Offer - If a photo of your Shatterford catch is published in one of the recognised national fishing papers or magazines, we will give you a full day or night's fishing session for free! Email or phone us if you have one.
ALL VISITORS ACCOMPANYING DAY AND NIGHT FISHERMEN MUST PAY A NON-FISHING FEE OF £5 OR £7 RESPECTIVELY RULES NO LIVE OR DEADBAIT ALLOWED UNLESS PURCHASED ON SITE NO HEMP OR NUTS OF ANY DESCRIPTION BARBLESS HOOKS AT ALL TIMES, MAX. SIZE 1 Fox Series NO MORE THAN 3 RODS PER ANGLER ONLY 1 BEACHCASTER PER ANGLER ALLOWED CARP ANGLERS MUST BRING THEIR OWN UNHOOKING MATS ANGLERS MUST TAKE LITTER HOME WITH THEM BOILIES MAY BE USED IF KEPT TO A MINIMUM ALL NETS MUST BE DIPPED IN DISINFECTANT BINS BEFORE USE NO RODS ARE TO BE LEFT IN THE WATER UNATTENDED NO HOOKS OR LINE TO BE DISCARDED ON THE BANKSIDE NO KEEP NETS NO TREBLE HOOKS ANGLERS MUST FISH FROM MARKED PEGS ONLY ANYONE FOUND BREAKING THESE RULES WILL BE BANNED AND REPORTED TO THE ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Little is know about the history of Talltrees due to the privacy of the venue over the years. We can currently call upon three previous owners to give details dating back over the last 25 years.
The lake was created in the late 1800s, excavated for the clay to make bricks. Many of these bricks can be still seen in use today at most of the local farms.
Originally 3 pools, the far pool was filled in around 1920, when the task to completely fill the pools was halted, to cereate a natural lake. the two remaining pools were then connected either side to leave what is now the island.
The island was originally around 10 meters wide, with two bridges eitherside, to allow the easy passage onto the island. The bridges are said to be removed around 1940. The island currently has a width of approx. 2 meters, in places. This errosion of the island size has beed due to the fish eroding the island walls.
No date has ever been found of when fish were originally stocked. "Melvyn" is the first owner to lay claim to making some serious stocking. Commons and Mirrors were stocked in vast numbers around the 5lb mark in approx.1980. Although varied stock already excisted at the time, the new influx of stock caused a boom in catch rates. (although maily 5lb' ers were caught!)
Previously to Melvyn, "John" the builder had owned all the properties around the lake (at this time known as Hunter's Moon lake)
During his ownership he befrinded "Kevin Maddox" who had stocked the lake with twenty cats, all about 3lb in weight. Whilst the cats are never really fished for, numerous anglers over the years have laid claim to the "screaming run" that they could never control, and lost the fish without ever getting to see anything. With some night-time monster splashes, some have said a cat in the region of 60lb must now hide somewhere in the depths!
John recalls a good varied array of stock from his time, from the roach, rudd & perch, to the small school of bream (currently around the 6lb mark) the introduction of a couple of pike occurred.
The pike are currently well feed up on the shoals of roach & rudd, with catches of a one time 35lb, and in recent years a 24lb.
In the past 12 months we have seen a 15lb come out on a pineapple boilie, reeled in for recasting. A few sessions of late have found a boom of 4-5lb jacks, a clump of 6lbers, and also a good head of 8lbers.
John recalls commons in abundance, maily in the 12lb region (the early 80's). Some of these fine looking golden, bronze beauties have been caught of late as 24-28lb, but a good few have sadly passed thier expeced age and departed us to that great lake we all hope to be fishing behind the pearly gates!
Welcome to Holyfield Carp Lakes website. You may choose from 3 lakes (Top Lake, Bottom Lake & match Lake) Holyfield Fishery provides toilets, a cafe and 24 hour CCTV monitoring of the car park. For details of the three lakes see below.
Holyfield Bottom Lake is a specimen carp lake, with carp ranging from around 8lb up to 35.5lb. Including Tench up to 6.5lb, the lake itself is just under four acres with a silty bottom, the lake is well stocked with average sized Carp at around 20lb. Membership for this lake is available or day tickets can be purchased on the bank.
22lb Bottom Lake
RECORD CATCH - TOP LAKE
33lb 4oz
Holyfield Top Lake restricted to memebers only at weekends and is for over 18's only. The present lake record is 33lb 4oz, with an average size of 15lb. There is also a good stock of Tench up to 4lb, the lake features two islands with mature trees surrounding. The bottom of the lake is clay with some weed and Lilly pads, during the summer months, many of the fish are caught at the surface. Top and bottom lakes are both open 7 days a week.
Holyfield Match Lake recently opened in 2003, is around one acre in size. Consisting of 12 swims, the lake is very well stocked with a range of fish including Roach, Rudd, Bream, Perch, carp and Tench. This lake is open to beginners or experienced fishermen. Children are welcome but must be supervised by an adult.
The lake is open seven days a week for day tickets or can be booked for private matches. Holyfield Fishery provides toilets, a cafe and 24 hour CCTV monitoring of the car parking area. We also often have some small home bred Carp and Tench available in our fish house.
