GetHookedLee ValleyAngling Guide Book

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Hi and welcome to the Seventh and latest edition of “GET HOOKED”the angling guide book from the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority(LVRPA).

The LVRPA currently manage 27 Gravel Pits and 21 stretches ofRiver/Flood Channel which facilitate coarse fishing comprising of 29venues; 14 of which are directly managed by the Fisheries Department,14 are Licenced to Angling clubs, Societies and Consortia and one isjointly managed, (please see club details on pages 28 and 29).

Our website visitleevalley.org.uk/angling encourages you to uploadyour own photographs (subject to approval), as well as keeping you up todate with news stories, catch reports and vital information such as waitinglists and permit availability, so always click on our ‘News’ and ‘WaitingLists’ pages for updates. The gallery section includes archive photos andfeatures some of our well known characters such as ‘16.11’ at over 42lbfrom Nazeing Meads and ‘Beaky’, ‘Single Scale’ and ‘Tyson’ all over 40lbfrom the North Met Pit. So don’t be shy in coming forward; as well asadding your photographs to the website please send in any interestingcatch reports as we would be very keen to feature them on our website.

Our re-stocking programme continues to reward us for our effortswhereby some of our fish stocked in 2006/07 have now reached over31lb. The great news is all of our Carp appear to be very fast growing inevery water we’ve introduced them to so far! After a complete restoration,Stock Pit is now producing a good number of the newer stocked Carpover 20lb and a few of the older residents have been gracing the bankstoo. Banjo Lake continues to thrive and we’re certain the 2013/14 seasonwill see the first 30lb Carp banked since its launch as a Day Ticket fishery.

If you require any further information please do not hesitate tocontact myself or Jamie Godson (Fisheries Officer) on 01992 892291or send reports and photos to LVRPA Fisheries, Holyfield Hall Farm,Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 2EG. Alternatively youcan email me or Jamie at the following gsmith@leevalleypark.org.uk andjgodson@leevalleypark.org.uk

Once again keeping with tradition I would like to extend immense thanksand gratitude to Viv Shears, Scotty, Sparsholt College, John Paton, Tomat Priory Fisheries, Bernice Brewster, All the EA Fisheries team at Hatfield,CEFAS at Weymouth, our Fisheries Task Force and our Honorary WardenTeam with special mention to Colin, Bill, Dave Fossett, Will and Dave theBailiff for their unflagging support come what may!

Gary SmithFisheries and Angling Manager

Front CoverMain Image – Simon Giblin, Common Carp (‘Chub Common’) 45lb 12oz,Abbotts Lake

Back CoverMiddle Left – Jamie Godson, Common Carp, 37lb 7oz, Bowyers WaterBottom Left – Dave Green, Tench, 11lb 9oz, Nazeing Meads

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Gary Smith (left)Fisheries and

Angling Manager– Banjo Lake

Jamie Godson– Fisheries Officer

Mirror Carp 32lb 6ozBowyers Water

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George BenosMirror Carp (‘Baby Basil’)

42lb 10ozNorth Met Pit

Richard CareyCommon Carp 33lb 8oz

Nazeing Meads– North Lagoon

Shane MortlockBream 16lb 6oz

Abbotts Lake

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ContentsSECTION ONEBefore you go to aLee Valley Regional Park fishery

Fishery Locations and Reference Numbers

Featured FisheriesAbbotts Lake, Stanstead Abbotts, HertsAdmirals Walk Lake, Hoddesdon, HertsAshley, Turnford, HertsBanjo Lake, Stanstead Abbotts, HertsBowyers Water, Waltham Cross, HertsGlen Faba, Roydon, EssexNazeing Meads, Nazeing, EssexNorth Met Pit, Cheshunt, HertsSlipe Lane Pits, Wormley, HertsStock Pit, Stanstead Abbotts, HertsWaltons Walk and Cornmill Stream, Waltham Abbey, Essex

SECTION TWOLicenced Fisheries/Clubs withinLee Valley Regional ParkContact Addresses see pages 28 and 29

EssexAirfield Site, NazeingOld River Lea, Waltham AbbeyFishers Green Complex, Waltham AbbeyGreen Lane Pits, NazeingLee Flood Relief Channel (Green Lane), NazeingLee Flood Relief Channel (Glen Faba), RoydonLangridge (Holyfield) Lake N/E Bank, Nazeing

HertfordshireCarthagena Fishery, BroxbourneFriday Lake, CheshuntNursery Pit, TurnfordSlipe Lane, WormleyLangridge (Holyfield) Lake West Bank, TurnfordOld River Lee (Kings Weir), Turnford

SECTION THREEDisabled Angler Permit DetailsDay Ticket Fisheries DetailsPermit Application Request Form

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Before you go to a

Lee ValleyRegional Park Fishery

Close SeasonYear-round angling is nowavailable on the majority of LeeValley Regional Park’s stillwaters and the Lea Navigationfrom Bow in London to Wormleyin Herts. Riverine systemscontinue to honour thetraditional close season.

Rod LicencesBefore fishing you mustpurchase an EnvironmentAgency Rod Licence availablefrom Post Offices. Each licenceallows the use of up to tworods. Therefore, on waterswhere three or four rods arepermitted, two licences arenecessary if more than two rodsare to be used.

Lee Valley Regional ParkSeason PermitsWe issue two types of fullseason permit which are validfrom 16 June to 15 June. Theseare a Day/Night Permit whichenables an angler to fish duringthe day and night or a Day OnlyPermit which allows an angler tofish from one hour beforesunrise to one hour after sunset.Permits are issued for individualvenues only. Application formscan only be obtained by postfrom the Lee Valley RegionalPark Fisheries Office (see page36).

Day and Day/NightTicketsDay Tickets are ONLY availablefrom the authorised Bailiff on thebanks of Banjo Lake and StockPit and are valid from one hourbefore sunrise to one hour aftersunset (08.00–20.00hrs). NightTickets are available valid from

20.00–08.00hrs, these MUSTbe booked in advance via theBailiff. A Day/Night Ticket is alsoavailable valid until 08.00hrs.

Concessionary ChargesLee Valley Regional Parkoperates concessionary chargeson both Season Permits andDay Tickets for senior citizens(over 65), under 16’s,unemployed or receiving IncomeSupport, students in full-timeeducation and registereddisabled. Proof of entitlement ofconcessionary rate is required.

Permit for DisabledAnglersLee Valley Regional Park offers aspecial permit to disabledanglers which allows exclusiveuse of specially designeddisabled facilities at eight of thefisheries. It permits the holder tofish and, if required, take onecompanion who may fishprovided that this does notinterfere with other permitholders or exceeds permitholders individual rod useallocation. The permit isdesigned for use on thesespecific sites and swims only.Four of the disabled sites aredetailed in this guide;information on the other sites isavailable from the Lee ValleyRegional Park Fisheries Office(See page 36). An informationpack accompanies theapplication form which includesmaps of sites, swim locationsand details the conditions of itsuse.

To qualify for this special permitor concessionary rate, werequire you provide a valid formof disability entitlement.

Stanstead Abbotts

Ware

Hoddesdon

Cheshunt

Enfield

Edmonton

Tottenham

Hackney

Waltham Abbey

Chingford

Walthamstow

Leyton

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Lee Valley Park Season Permit Fisheries

Day Ticket Fisheries

Jointly Managed Season Permit Fishery

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Fishery Locations andReference Numbers

1. Abbotts Lake, Stanstead Abbotts2. Banjo Lake, Stanstead Abbotts3. Stock Pit, Stanstead Abbotts4. Mill Stream, Stanstead Abbotts5. Admirals Walk Lake, Hoddesdon6. Dobbs Weir Fishery, Hoddesdon7. Dobbs Weir (Disabled Site),

Hoddesdon8. Glen Faba, Roydon9. Nazeing Meads, Nazeing10. Broxbourne Mill and Navigation,

Broxbourne

11. Slipe Lane Pits, Turnford12. Ashley, Turnford13. North Met Pit, Cheshunt14. Bowyers Water, Waltham Cross15. Waltons Walk, Waltham Abbey16. Highbridge Street (Disabled Site),

Waltham Abbey17. Cornmill Stream (Abbey Gardens),

Waltham Abbey18. Lee Park Way, Edmonton

The fisheries marked on the map are those directly managed by the LVRPA. For otherfisheries in the Lee Valley Regional Park that are licenced to angling clubs, societies andconsortia please see the table on pages pages 28 and 29, and the info on page 33.

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Abbotts LakeStanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire

SpeciesThe water is primarily fished forits large, well known Carp suchas the ‘River Fish’ and the‘Chub Common’ which brokethe lake record in Autumn 2011at 45lb 12oz. There are anumber of specimen Breampresent, to over 16lb, along withTench and Pike to doublefigures.

HotspotsThe Carp tend to showthemselves regularly during theproductive periods so keep awatch for activity and beprepared to move to get onthem. Fish can be spottedduring the Summer monthscruising on the shallows sotargeting the drop-offs aroundthese areas can be a good bet.

TipsThe lake is a typical gravel pitwith numerous underwaterfeatures. Modern Carp tacticsand baits will produce. Strongtackle is recommended as thefish are large, fight hard and willtry to bury themselves in weed.

RestrictionsThere is a two rod limit for theperiod 1 April to 30 September.Three rods are allowed from1 October to 31 March. Strictlyno fishing from the bund or inthe nature reserve behind it. Nocasting onto the out-of-boundsshallow areas.

Please note the fishery is sharedwith a sailing club which canbecome busy at times.

PermitsAbbotts Lake is run as a limitedmember Day/Night SeasonPermit fishery. A waiting list is inoperation for this venue. Fordetails on permit availabilityplease go to the websitevisitleevalley.org.uk/angling andclick on the ‘Waiting Lists’ tab.

ParkingThere are three designatedparking areas around the fisheryfor angler’s vehicles. These canbe accessed by purchasing akey when applying for a permit.

LocationAccess from Marsh Lane orNetherfield Lane, StansteadAbbotts.

Abbotts Lake, formerly licenced by the Authority toCEMEX (RMC) Angling, is one of the premier big fishwaters in the Lee Valley! At just over 28 acres in size itcontains a cracking head of specimen Carp includingseveral fish over the 40lb mark. The lake is made up ofislands, shallows, open water areas and bays. The swimsare comfortable and constructed to a high standard andgood access is available.

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Steve ScottMirror Carp (‘Cut Tail’) 40lb 6ozAbbotts Lake

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Admirals WalkHoddesdon, Hertfordshire

SpeciesMain species are Pike between10–29lb. The water alsocontains a good head ofspecimen Carp, Tench, Breamand Eels. Over recent years anumber of carp between 3–6lbhave been stocked and theseshould be growing well andhitting double figures over thecoming seasons.

HotspotsFind the gaps in the year-roundweed beds, particularly clearareas, gravel bars and shelves.

TipsTry Drift-Floating a deadbait tocover a larger area whentargeting the pike. The betterfish tend to be caught onledgered dead baits. Wary Carpare easily spooked, a subtleapproach is required. Keep offthe skyline as much as possibleand use bank side vegetationfor cover.

RestrictionsAngling is from dawn to duskonly. ‘Bait’ fishing for Pike is onlyallowed between the 1 Octoberand the 31 March, however theuse of lures is permitted all yearround. Live baits must becaught from the venue. Nightfishing is not allowed and daytickets are not available forthis site. Permit holders mayuse a maximum of three rods.

NB – access around the lakecan be difficult due to excesswater, muddy terrain andgrazing cattle.

PermitsThe fishery is controlled as aDay Only Season Permit water.Permits are available via postalapplication only from Lee ValleyRegional Park Fisheries Office(see page 36 for details).

ParkingThis fishery does not have anallocated formal car park.Nearest Lee Valley Car Park is atEssex Road, Dobbs Weir.Alternatively, being dropped offand picked up at Conker Lane isadvised.

LocationAdmirals Walk Lake, ConkerLane, off Admirals Walk,Hoddesdon, Herts.

Admirals Walk is a 25 acre open gravel pit with naturalbanks and informal swims. There are numerousunderwater features including gravel bars, and gulliesand dense submerged weed beds.

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Dave Fossett23lb 9oz Mirror CarpAdmiral’s Walk

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AshleyTurnford, Hertfordshire

SpeciesPrimarily a Carp fishery, howeverPike, Tench, Rudd and Breamare also present. Since beinglaunched in 2001, Ashley hasbeen stocked with fast growingFishers Pond and PrioryFisheries strain Carp into doublefigures. Many of these fish arenow being caught over the 30lbmark. An additional stocking ofBowyers Water strain CommonCarp were introduced in 2006 tocompliment the stock of MirrorCarp and have been caught todouble figures.

HotspotsWatercraft and fish location isthe key. All of the typical gravelpit features, ie gullies, plateausand bars, etc, should producefish.

TipsThe stocked fish respond well topellets. Beds of these fishedwith good quality boilies overthe top have produced multiplecatches. The water has beenlightly fished in recent years andincreased usage together withpre-baiting should see adramatic increase in fishweights. Fish are often seen inthe margins during the summermonths, therefore adopting astealthy approach and baitingclose in spots can provideexciting action.

RestrictionsThree rods maximum.

Ashley is a picturesque 16.5 acre mature gravel pit. Thereare a host of underwater features in every swim includinggravel bars, plateaus, gullies, weed beds and islands.The swims on the lake are large, formal and constructedto a very high standard.

PermitsAshley is run as a limitedmember Day/Night SeasonPermit fishery. A waiting list is inoperation for this fishery. Fordetails on permit availabilityplease go to the websitevisitleevalley.org.uk/anglingand click on the ‘Waiting Lists’tab.

ParkingShared car parking facility withSlipe Lane Pits, access viaWharf Road, Wormley.

NB – it is advised that vehiclesare not left unattended in theTurnford area.

LocationAccess to the fishery is viapaths between Marsh andRailway Pits from the Slipe Lanecar park.

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Colin ShortMirror Carp 26lb 4ozAshley

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Banjo LakeStanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire

SpeciesPrimarily stocked with Carp,plus Rudd, Roach, Perch andTench.

HotspotsThe pit has many underwaterfeatures including bars, plateausand gullies but do not ignore themarginal cover provided bytrees and reed beds on the farbank. The swims on the lake arevery comfortable being formaland constructed to a highstandard.

TipsThe fish have been fed regularlyon pellet since the stocking. Agood quality boilie fished with aPVA bag of pellets, on top of ascattering of pellets and boilieshas proved a winningcombination. In certain areascrayfish are present so air dryingyour hookbaits or using artificialcorn or boilies can work well.Big bags of silver fish can becaught using maggot andwaggler tactics.

RestrictionsThere is a limit of two rods perangler. Being a narrow lake,there are markers indicatingwhich areas you are able to fishto from each swim during busierperiods.

At just over five acres in size this mature gravel pit is aDay Ticket fishery for new Carp anglers or someonewishing to put a bend in their rods. Following remedialfisheries work, this venue has benefitted from a proactivestocking programme whereby there are now well over250 Carp between 2.5lb and 30lb. The water is fastgaining a reputation as being a very productive wintervenue with fish regularly being caught during even thecoldest spells.

PermitsBanjo Lake is run as aDay/Night fishery and tickets areonly available from the LeeValley Regional Park FisheryBailiff on the bank side. Pleasenote all swims MUST bebooked in advance via the LeeValley Regional Park Bailiff bytext only on 07908 948066 orby email at davidanderson666@btinternet.com.

ParkingAnglers parking is availableadjacent to the gate with only ashort walk to the fishery. Pleasenote Anglers are not permittedto take their vehicles beyond thegated area.

LocationAccess from Marsh Lane,Stanstead Abbotts.

Disabled swims are availableat this site.

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Scott Sharp28lb 8oz Mirror CarpBanjo Lake

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Bowyers WaterWaltham Cross, Hertfordshire

SpeciesBowyers Water is predominantlytargeted for its renowned Carp,several of which are over 40lb.There is an impressive numberof fish over 30lb, including somecracking original Commons.Additionally, the home-grownCarp stocked in 2006 havebeen landed to over 30lb inrecent seasons. Tench and Pikeare also present.

HotspotsThe pit has many underwaterfeatures including bars,plateaus, gullies, tree stumpsand expansive weed beds.Don’t ignore the islands as fishare regularly seen showingaround them. As most of thelake is shallow, search out thedeeper water and clear spotsamongst the weed. The swimson the lake are very comfortablebeing formal and constructed toa very high standard.

TipsThe fish come out to mostmodern Carp rigs and baits,with action coming during bothdaytime and night. Scatteringboilies over holes in the weedbeds produces takes.

This 35 acre mature gravel pit is an ideal fishery foranglers looking for a challenge. Uncluttered banks and alimited number of swims give the chance of catching abig fish. This water is full of features ie, gravel bars,plateaus, islands and large beds of lily pads.

RestrictionsThere is a limit of three rods perangler. Anglers should be awareof fishing in the vicinity ofoverhead power cables on theWestern Bank, NB poles are notpermitted. Summer weedgrowth can make anglingdifficult in many areas forprolonged periods.

PermitsBowyers Water is run as alimited member Day/NightSeason Permit fishery. A waitinglist is in operation for this fishery.For details on permit availabilityplease go to the websitevisitleevalley.org.uk/anglingand click on the ‘Waiting Lists’tab.

ParkingA car park is available at PindarRoad, approximately tenminutes walk from the fisheryand limited spaces are availableadjacent to Waltham CommonLock. A security key can bepurchased with the permit forthese car parks.

LocationAccess from Windmill Lane,Cheshunt, Herts.

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Steve Cliff42lb 8oz Common CarpBowyers Water

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Glen FabaRoydon, Essex

SpeciesGlen Faba holds a small numberof original Carp, however theseare mostly in the 30lb–46lb sizerange. The recently stockedCarp are regularly being caughtover 20lb now. Pike are alsopresent to 20lb.

HotspotsFor the Carp, find features suchas bars, plateaus, holes in weedbeds and gullies. The wind playsa large part in determiningwhere the Carp can be found sopay particular attention to itsdirection and the forecast.

TipsThis water is a conservationarea, whereby fish are frequentlyseen in the margins of thenumerous secluded bays. Thewater suits the mobile angler asthe low stocking level meansthat fish location is paramount.

RestrictionsThere is a limit of four rods perangler. The ‘Out of Bounds’areas are NOT to be fishedwithout exception. DO NOTunder any circumstances parkacross any gates or entrances.

Glen Faba is a mature gravel pit of 120 acres. The lake isa maze of gravel bars, islands, points and bays with siltydepths of 25–30ft in many places, hence location is thekey to catching and currently there are no formal, builtswims. Once located the fish are not always difficult tocatch. The original stock of large Carp have beencomplemented with 50 of our fast growing stockies.

PermitsGlen Faba is run as a limitedmember Day/Night SeasonPermit fishery. For details onpermit availability pleasego to the websitevisitleevalley.org.uk/anglingand click on the ‘Waiting Lists’tab.

ParkingThere is a small angler’s carpark at the bottom of Glen FabaRoad, off Netherhall Road. Asecurity key can be purchasedfor the car park when applyingfor a permit. NB Limited spacesso first come first served.

LocationAccess from Glen Faba Road,off Netherhall Road. Also accessfrom Ratty’s Lane, Hoddesdon,Herts.

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Rye HouseStation

Rye Road

Ratty’s Lane

Essex Road

Dobbs Weir Road

Sedge

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Glen FabaRoad

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Nathan Collins32lb Mirror Carp (‘Sovereign’)Glen Faba

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Nazeing MeadsEssex

SpeciesThe main lagoons holdspecimen Carp to over 40lbs,specimen Bream over 17lb, pluslarge Tench, Chub, Eels anddouble figure Pike. BrackensPool is well stocked with Carpranging from low doubles toover 38lb. A good percentage ofthe specimens are over 20lb.

HotspotsFor Carp find features such asbars, plateaus, holes in weedbeds and gullies. A subtleapproach in the edge scoreswell on Brackens.

TipsThe main lakes are typical gravelpits containing numerousunderwater features; hencelocation is the key to catchingfish. Generally most modern rigswith boilies over pellet orparticles will produce. Air dryingor using artificial baits can bebeneficial in some areas due tocrayfish. Be prepared to movehowever, both the mobile andstatic approach will score onthis venue.

RestrictionsTwo rods per angler limit isimposed on Brackens Pool. Noloose-feeding permitted onBrackens Pool; PVA bags andstringers only. Strictly No Fishingin the sluices on the North andCentre Lagoons.

Three large settlement lagoons for the Lee Flood Reliefsystem totalling 125 acres, plus Brackens Pool a smallenclosed gravel pit of 2.5 acres. The main lagoons andBrackens Pool are typical gravel pits containingnumerous underwater features.

There is a three rod maximumon the main lagoons, anglersfishing this venue must beaware of overhead powercables.

Please note the North andCentre Lagoons are shared withsailing clubs, these can becomeparticularly busy at times.

PermitsThere are two types of SeasonPermit available for NazeingMeads; a Day/Night and a DayOnly Season Permit. Permits areavailable via postal applicationonly from Lee Valley RegionalPark Fisheries Office (see page36 for details).

ParkingCar parking is available on site.A security key can bepurchased for the car parkswhen applying for a permit.

NB Vehicles MUST NOT beparked or left in any of theprivate roads off Dobbs WeirRoad UNDER ANYCIRCUMSTANCES.

LocationAccess to the site via MeadgateRoad, Nazeing, Essex.

Disabled swims are availableat this site.

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Colin HurstCommon Carp 33lb 12ozNazeing Meads

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North Met PitCheshunt, Hertfordshire

SpeciesThe North Met Pit is primarily aCarp fishery, however Tench,Pike and large Eels are alsopresent. The fishery contains agood head of well known Carpover 30lb and there is anincreasing number of thesespecimens now over 40lbincluding ‘Single Scale’, ‘BabyBasil’, ‘Moonscale’ and ‘ElsFish’ which topped the scales at46lb 10oz in 2011.

HotspotsFor the Carp, find features suchas bars, plateaus, holes in weedbeds and gullies. The Northsection is very under-fished andcould be worth perseveringwith.

TipsFor the Carp, any of the wellknown good quality fishmealboilies work well when fishedover pellet or particle. In thewarmer months the shallowareas are worth locating as thefish tend to be found there innumbers. Beds of pellet andhempseed attract Carp, Tenchand Bream. A mobile approachand fish location is the key.

RestrictionsThere is a limit of three rods perangler. The ‘Out of Bounds’areas are not to be fished underany circumstances.

The North Met Pit is a mature gravel pit of 58 acresdivided into two. The main lake is approximately 45 acreswith the North section being around 13 acres. Both themain lake and the North are a maze of gravel bars,islands, points and bays, hence location is the key tocatching. Once located the fish are not always difficult tocatch.

PermitsThere are two types of SeasonPermit available for the NorthMet Pit a Day/Night and a DayOnly Season Permit. A waitinglist is in operation for this fishery.For details on permit availabilityplease go to the websitevisitleevalley.org.uk/anglingand click on the ‘Waiting Lists’tab.

ParkingPindar Road off Windmill Laneand Fishers Green adjacent toelectricity station.

NB – it is advised that vehiclesare not left unattended in theTurnford and Cadmore Lanearea.

LocationSouthern end of North Met Pit,Cheshunt, Herts. Access fromWindmill Lane, Cheshunt, Herts.Access to North section isbetter from Fishers Green.

Disabled swims are availableat this site.

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Danny WebbMirror Carp (‘Els Fish’) 46lb 10ozNorth Met Pit

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Slipe Lane PitsWormley, Hertfordshire

SpeciesThese four waters contain agood head of mixed coarse fish,a number of species beingfound to specimen size. Theseinclude Carp, Bream, Tench andPike. In addition, the pits,particularly Boot Pit, containgood quantities of smallercoarse fish and have beenregularly stocked with oursmaller sized home-grown Carpin recent years.

HotspotsFor the Carp in Railway Pit, trythe middle to north end duringthe summer months, southernend autumn and winter. Boot Pitaround the lily pads for allspecies. In Lea Pit, theoverhanging marginal cover isworth targeting.

TipsLea Pit has a good number ofBream and Marsh Pit has agood head of Tench, feedertactics will produce these. Bagsof Rudd can be taken fromMarsh Pit in the warmer monthsfishing shallow with a waggler.Observation is the key on all ofthe pits – look for fishmovement.

Slipe Lane Pits Fishery is a small complex of four gravelpits, Lea, Railway, Marsh and Boot Pits, consisting of 25acres. These waters are managed jointly by Lee ValleyRegional Park Authority and Turnford AnglingConsortium.

RestrictionsTwo rods maximum per angler.The Slipe Lane Complex isjointly managed by the LVRPAand the Turnford AnglingConsortium (TAC). All permitsfor this fishery are issued withthe TAC rules, conditions anddisciplinary code. These rulesare specific for Slipe Lane Pitsonly and contain individual rulesfor the protection of this fishery.All anglers using Slipe Lane arereminded of the jurisdiction ofTAC and are expected to readthe site rules. Failure to complywill result in LVRPA Slipe Lanepermit holders being disciplinedin accordance with the TACcode, along with all othermembers of the Consortium’sclubs.

PermitsThere are two types of SeasonPermit available for Slipe Lane; aDay/Night and a Day OnlySeason Permit. Permits areavailable via postal applicationonly from Lee Valley RegionalPark Fisheries Office (see page36 for details).

ParkingThe four lakes surround ananglers car park which has itsown access track via WharfRoad, Wormley.

LocationSlipe Lane Pits, Wharf Road,Wormley, Herts.

Disabled swims are availableon Boot Pit only

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Callum Mcinerney-RileyMirror Carp 23lb 4ozSlipe Lane – Railway Pit

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Stock PitStanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire

SpeciesPrimarily stocked with Carp,plus Rudd, Roach, Perch andTench.

HotspotsThe Pit has many interestingfeatures including bars, gullies,tree stumps and expansiveweed beds. The swims on thelake are comfortable beingformal and constructed to ahigh standard adjoined byboardwalks.

TipsThe fish have been fed regularlyon pellet since the stocking.Fishing good quality boiliesfished with a PVA bag of pelletswill produce. It’s worth placing abait next to the reeds during thewarmer months as the Carp liketo move along the edges of thebeds. Strong tackle isrecommended as the fish fighthard and will try to burythemselves in weed. Duringwarm, sunny spells the Carpcan be seen cruising on thesurface and may be tempted bya floating pellet or mixer. Also, aZig-Rig cast into the deeperareas can be a winning method.

At just over two acres in size this picturesque maturegravel pit located off Marsh Lane, Stanstead Abbotts, isa Day and Day-Night Ticket Fishery containing somecracking looking, dark-coloured Carp thanks to the pit’sclear water. Having recently undergone completerestoration, the original 20–30lb Carp have beencomplemented by 50 fast growing Mirrors up to 21lbs inweight.

RestrictionsThere is a limit of two rods perangler. Being a small lake, thereare markers indicating whichareas you are able to fish tofrom each swim when busy.

PermitsStock Pit is run as a Day/Nightfishery and tickets are onlyavailable from the Lee ValleyRegional Park Fishery Bailiff onthe bank side. Please note allswims MUST be booked inadvance via the Lee ValleyRegional Park Bailiff by TEXTONLY on 07908 948066 or byEMAIL at davidanderson666@btinternet.com

ParkingAnglers parking is availableadjacent to the gate with only ashort walk to the fishery. Pleasenote Anglers are not permittedto take their vehicles beyond thegated area.

LocationAccess from Marsh Lane,Stanstead Abbotts.

Disabled swims are availableat this site.

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Matthew MearsMirror Carp 19lb 2ozStock Pit

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Walton’s Walkand Cornmill StreamWaltham Abbey, Essex(West bank of the Lee Flood Relief Channel and Cornmill Stream,Abbey Gardens)

SpeciesWalton’s Walk: Has a good headof mixed coarse fish, particularlyChub up to 7lb, Perch to 4lbs,Bream up to 11lb and Carp fromdouble figures up to 36lb. Tench,Barbel, Roach and Pike are alsopresent.

Cornmill Stream: Has Tench toover 9lbs and is renowned for thehead of sizeable Roach during thewinter months.

HotspotsWalton’s Walk: Chub and Breamare regularly found in the swimsbelow the David Stoker Sluice.This area is particularly worth a tryduring the warmer months. TheCarp will move all along theChannel so baiting a few areasalong with a mobile approach willscore well.

Cornmill Stream: Being a narrow,clear stream, the marginalreedbeds and trees provide coverfor the fish, so try targeting theseareas.

TipsWalton’s Walk: Fishing the farbank can produce good sizeChub. The inside line can take anumber of small Roach and Perch.Occasional shoals of Large Breamcan be found mid-channel.Crayfish are present in certainareas so air dried or artificial baitscan extend the chance of a bite.

Cornmill Stream: All tried andtested traditional methods should

The section of LFRC from Highbridge Street to DavidStoker Sluice offers a large number of swims varying insizes to suit both specimen and general anglers. Pleasebe aware of overhead power cables. NB Pole fishing isnot permitted. The section of the Cornmill Stream runsfrom the Stoney Bridge area to the Gatehouse Bridgewithin Abbey Gardens. NB some areas ie adjacent to theold info centre are out of bounds.

produce here with pole or wagglerfished maggot, hemp and casterrecommended.

RestrictionsWalton’s Walk: Three rods perangler. Poles are prohibited on thisfishery. No fishing from the Easternbank of the Flood Relief Channelor within the anglers withdisabilities site.

Cornmill Stream: Two rodsmaximum, one should be sufficienton this tiny stretch. Look out forlocal “out of bounds” areas.

PermitsWalton’s Walk is controlled as aDay & Night Season Permit water.

Cornmill Stream is strictly a DayOnly Season Permit Water.Permits are available via postalapplication only from Lee ValleyRegional Park Fisheries Office (seepage 36 for details).

ParkingCar parking facilities are availableat the Highbridge Street Anglerswith Disabilities site. A security keycan be purchased when applyingfor a permit alternatively for theCornmill Stream there is theadjacent public pay & display Carpark

LocationWalton’s Walk: Highbridge Street.Cornmill Stream: Abbey View,Waltham Abbey, Essex.

Disabled swims are onlyavailable at Highbridge Streetsite (see page 30 for furtherdetails).

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Ryan HamerChub 6lb 4ozWalton’s Walk

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LicencedFisheries/Clubswithin Lee Valley Regional Park

Airfield Site, Lychnobite Mr R Woollard 01279 435279Nazeing – Angling SocietyWaterhole andWrightons

Old River Lea, Waltham Abbey Mr J Woods 34 Norman Road,Waltham Abbey, Angling Leytonstone,Essex Consortium London E11 4PX

Fishers Green Fishers Green Mr C Bite PO Box 13,Complex, Consortium Waltham Cross,Waltham Abbey, Herts EN7 5QTEssex www.fishersgreencon.co.uk

Green Lane Pits, Abbey Cross Mr A Sims 45 Church MeadNazeing, Essex Angling Society Road, Roydon,

Essex CM19 5EY

Carthagena Carthagena Mr J Hammond CarthagenaFishery, Fishery Lock-House,Broxbourne, Broxbourne,Herts Herts EN10 6TA

www.carthagenafishery.co.uk

Friday Lake & Kings Arms & Membership PO Box 13,Powdermill Cheshunt Secretary Waltham Cross,Stream, Angling Society Herts EN7 5QTCheshunt, Herts

Nursery Pit, Churchgate Membership PO Box 13,Wormley, Herts Angling Society Secretary Waltham Cross,

affiliated to Herts EN7 5QTKA&CAS

Slipe Lane Pits, Turnford Angling Mr C Bite PO Box 13,Wormley, Herts Consortium Waltham Cross,

Herts EN7 5QT

In addition to the directly managed fisheries shown onthe map on page 5, the LVRPA facilitates angling onmany other venues within its borders. Many of the waterareas found within the Regional Park are licenced toangling clubs, societies and consortia and are listed inthe table below. For more information regarding thesefisheries please write to the relevant contact address ortelephone the number given.

Location Name of Licensee Contact NameAddress/Number/Email/Website

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Langridge Truesport Mr Daryl truesportfishing@hotmail.co.uk

(Holyfield Lake) Angling Society ButterfieldN/E bank

Langridge Kings Weir AS Ms Barbara 01992 468394(Holyfield Lake) Newton www.kingsweirfishery.co.uk

West bank

Old River Lee, Kings Weir AS Ms Barbara 01992 468394Kings Weir Newton www.kingsweirfishery.co.uk

Lee Flood Kings Arms & Membership PO Box 13,Relief Channel Cheshunt Secretary Waltham Cross,Green Lane Angling Society Herts EN7 5QT

Lee Flood Truesport Mr Daryl truesportfishing@hotmail.co.uk

Relief Channel Angling Society ButterfieldGreen Lane andGlen Faba

Pete DoveyBarbel 14lbRiver Lee (Fishers Green)

Location Name of Licensee Contact NameAddress/Number/Email/Website

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Disabled Angler PermitLee Valley Regional Park offers a special permit to disabledanglers which allows use of specifically designed disabledfacilities at eight of the fisheries. It allows the holder to fish and, ifrequired, take one companion who may fish provided that thisdoes not interfere with other permit holders or exceeds permitholders individual rod use allocation. The permit is designed foruse on these specific sites and swims only. Four of thedisabled sites covered by the permit are detailed in this guide; aninformation pack on the other sites, including maps, swimlocations and details of the conditions of use is available from theFisheries Office. Permits are via postal application only from LeeValley Regional Park Fisheries Office (see page 36 for details).

To apply for this special permit, we require you provide a form ofdisability entitlement.

Alternatively, there are disabled angler facilities at Banjo Lake andStock Pit, Stanstead Abbotts, which are available to fish on aDay Ticket basis by booking with the Lee Valley Park FisheryBailiff. Please see the Banjo Lake and Stock Pit pages forbooking details (on pages 12 and 24). Disabled anglers will beprovided with the code for the gate to allow them to park next totheir swim.

Matt AberyCommon Carp (‘Strawberry Common’) 36lbAbbotts Lake

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Terry Hemmings32lb 8oz Mirror CarpNorth Met Pit

Mark GreensladeCommon Carp (‘The Ghosty’) 23lbWaltons Walk

George TeggPike 7lbGlen Faba

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Day Ticket Fisheries inLee Valley RegionalParkIn addition to the 2 day ticket fisheries featured in this guide book(Banjo Lake and Stock Pit), there are several other fisheries withinthe Park that can be fished on a day ticket basis. These aremarked on the map on page 5 and are: River Lee Dobbs Weir,River Lee Broxbourne Mill and Meadows, MillstreamStanstead Abbotts and River Lee at Lee Park Way. With theexception of Millstream Stanstead Abbotts (which you must bookin advance by contacting the day ticket bailiff), all of thesefisheries at the time of going to press are available to fish on a‘turn up and pay on the bank’ basis. If you require any furtherinformation on these venues, please call the Fisheries Office on01992 892291.

Dave FossettMirror Carp 36lb 10ozAshley

Matt Povey30lb 12oz Mirror CarpNazeing Meads

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Simon GiblinMirror Carp (‘The River Fish’) 43lb 7ozAbbotts Lake

James CoffeyMirror Carp (‘Beaky’) 43lbNorth Met Pit

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Lee ValleyRegional Park Fisheries

Application Form Request

As each of Lee Valley Regional Park’s Fisheries have differentpermit charges and systems, each has its own application form.To ensure that you receive an application form as quickly aspossible, you will need to complete this form in full and return itby post ONLY to the address below, alternatively telephone theFisheries Office on the number below or email your details tofisheries@leevalleypark.org.uk and an application form will besent to you.

This form applies to directly and jointly managed Lee Valley RegionalPark Fisheries only – any requests for information about licencedfisheries or clubs should be made directly to those contacts using theaddresses found on page 28 and 29 of this guide.

Please complete the following information in full.

Name

Address

Postcode

Daytime Telephone Number

Email

To receive an application form to fish any Lee Valley Regional ParkFishery, please tick the relevant box below:

Abbotts Lake (waiting list applies)

Admirals Walk LakeAshley (waiting list applies)

Bowyers Water (waiting list applies)

Glen Faba (waiting list applies)

Nazeing MeadsNorth Met Pit (waiting list applies)

Slipe Lane PitsWaltons WalkFacilities for anglers withdisabilities

NB Return of this form does notguarantee a place on any of thewaiting lists. See ‘Waiting List’section of website for moreinformation.

Please complete and return this form by post ONLY to:Lee Valley Regional Park Fisheries OfficeHolyfield Hall Farm, Stubbins Hall Lane,Crooked Mile (B194), Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 2EGTelephone 01992 892291

Oliver Mullins Mirror CarpBanjo Lake

Go to visitleevalley.org.uk/anglingor call on 01992 892291

All information correct at the time of going to press.

Lee Valley Regional Park Authority reserve the right to change any informationcontained in this leaflet without notification.