Meadows Lake

The Home of 30's

Sheltered between the reservoir and the River Roding within stunning countryside is Meadow Lake.  
The lake was purposely designed and stocked with carp anglers in mind. It has a range of underwater features and an island so there are plenty of good fishing areas other than the margins.  
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The lake has been stocked with the same strains of carp as ‘The Res’ to sizes 35lb+ with a large head of 20’s and doubles. It has 5 purpose-built wood chipped swims socially positioned along one bank with plenty of water, features and opposite bank fishing available.  
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With close convenient parking only a very short distance away and with flat banks this lake is also very accessible to everyone. This lake can be fished by individuals by pre-booking a swim or groups 4/5 exclusively hiring the lake.
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There is an estimated 90-100 carp in Meadow lake with around 4 of these topping 30lb+ to 35lb at the right time of year. 
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There is a variety of ways the carp get caught from this lake, which could be up against the island, fishing to the far margin or even mid water on zigs - this lake really is for everyone.

♦ 1. All fishing is strictly by pre-booking only. NO one to enter unless booked on.
♦ 2. The entrance gate is to be kept locked at all times - Code Given before arrival
♦ 3. Maximum 3 rods only.
♦ 4. Strictly barbless hooks only (no micro barbed or crimped barbs)
♦ 5. One Zig per angler
♦ 6. No Leaders or leadcore of any type. Rig tube only.
♦ 7. Fish are only to be kept in landing nets or retention slings whilst all fish care equipment, weigh slings and cameras are made ready. Please only retain fish for the minimum amount of time, due to the shallow margins of the lake.
♦ 8. To avoid the danger of disease no one is allowed to enter the site with any wet unhooking mats, nets, slings or any other equipment. Please ensure all your equipment is bone dry before fishing.
♦ 9. No carp sacks to be allowed on site at any time.
♦ 10. No fish to be introduced or removed. We will prosecute anyone found breaking this rule.
♦ 11. Only large well-padded unhooking mats and weigh slings to be used at all times. Please ensure that these are wetted before use and plenty of water is available when photographing your captures.
♦ 12. Minimum 15lb mainline. No braided mainline except on spod or marker rods.
♦ 13. Anglers are not permitted to leave their rods by more than one swim distance away.
♦ 14. Fishing is only permitted from the designated swims. Bait boats are allowed but please refer to the lake map to see which fishing area belongs to which swim.
♦ 15. Anglers must be in possession of the required number of Environmental Agency rod licences.
♦ 16. No dogs, fires, firearms or weapons.
♦ 17. No under 16’s unless accompanied by a fishing adult.
♦ 18. All litter to be taken home. Anglers will be responsible for all litter in and around their swim.
♦ 19. Parking in designated areas only. Under no circumstance are vehicles allowed on the lake banks.
♦ 20. All visitors enter the site at their own risk. Berners Hall Fishery & Total Fisheries Management accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage to fishing tackle, cars, persons or any other property how so ever caused.
♦ 21. No damage to wildlife or property, no trespassing on surrounding land.
♦ 22. All fishermen must strictly comply with all fishery rules. If in any doubt ask before fishing. Anyone in breach of these rules will be banned. Random checks will be made by staff & bailiffs whose word is final in all matters.

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Lat 51.763973236084
Lon 0.300101995468

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Berners Hall Fishery, Ongar. CM5 0TB

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01245 231746

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