Temple Lake

Temple Lake

Old Bury Hill’s land of the giants, Temple is an unashamed out-and-out specimen carp venue.
The result of a £350,000 investment in 2002, when a tailor-made big carp lake was constructed and stocked with pedigree English carp. Holding a staggering 90-plus 20-pounders in its four acres, the lake also has more than a dozen different 30-pounders, and at least two fish that are over 40 lb, along with hand-picked smaller stock fish to ensure a plentiful supply of specimens for the future. Growth rates have been phenomenal since stocking, up to 7 lb being gained in 12 months in some instances.

When the original stock fish were sought for Temple, pedigree was crucial, and only the finest English carp were considered. The opening of the lake was delayed by over a year until fish of the right size and unquestionable background became available. From perfect commons and linears to scattered mirrors and ghost commons, Temple’s stock flies the flag for True Brit carp angling.

Temple has been created with dozens of underwater features across all the swims, and four central islands creating natural barriers between opposing banks. Varying from 6-10 ft deep, all swims access a range of depths to cater for different and changing conditions.

Luxurious, purpose-built free-draining swims are built to take the biggest bivvies and all the latest equipment. Spaced about 30 metres apart, there are just 15 pegs, less than four per acre of water. Temple is the last word in comfort and practicality. Situated above the Old Lake, it has breathtaking views and has been carefully landscaped and planted with thousands of irises, reeds, lilies, trees and shrubs.

All-weather access paths have been installed from the boathouse to stretch around the fishery, providing easy access. A toilet and kitchenette unit close to Temple adds a further element of comfort during long sessions. Few waters can claim Temple’s impressive blend of big carp stock, exclusivity and comfort.

Temple’s carp have been documented from stocking, ensuring that both members and fishery staff know exactly what the venue contains. Each carp has been tagged with a permanent microchip that allows it to be recognised through a unique 16-digit code, as used on valuable dogs, cats and other animals. The tags are invisible and harmless, but allow staff and anglers to identify each carp with a hand-held scanner and to monitor their growth rate and capture patterns precisely. They also ensure that each carp is positively identifiable, for unrivalled fishery security. With fishing of this quality, Temple is run on a strict membership basis to help protect its big, valuable carp. An annual membership fee is paid, then a day/night ticket booked in advance of each visit.

• There is no access to the fishery before the arrival of the bailiff, please refer to the fishery’s opening and closing times
• There is no fishing outside of the permitted times – there is strictly no night fishing
• Access is only permitted to the public areas, please do not climb gates or trespass
• Fish only from the platforms provided, please do not fish between swims
• All nets must be dipped before starting to fish, dip tanks are located at each lake
• All fish must be returned to the water immediately, do not use keepnets or sacks to retain fish
• Anyone found killing fish and/or removing fish will be prosecuted
• When returning fish to the water, you must use a sling, zipped unhooking mat or landing net regardless of the distance being carried
• Use only barbless hooks – barbed hooks are strictly banned
• All forms of fixed lead are banned – all leads must be free running
• Rods are not to be left unattended at any time or for any reason
• Please be considerate when using buzzers; please turn the sound down as noise travels
• Mobile telephone ringing tone volumes should also be kept to minimum and ideally turned on to vibrate
• You must be in possession of an unhooking mat for all forms of fishing, we sell general mats and specimen mats when carp and predator fishing in the shop
• All fish being photographed must be held over an unhooking mat at all times – photographs should be taken kneeling down under no circumstances should you hold fish standing up
• Fish must be weighed using a sling, zipped unhooking mat or landing net.
• Particle baits are banned with the exception of sweet corn, hemp & carp pellet, the use of cat and dog food is not allowed
• Take all litter, discarded line and unused bait home or place in the waste bins provided by the boathouse and in the car park.
• Do not cut or otherwise damage bank-side vegetation
• Do not disturb wildlife please advise a member of staff as soon as possible should any wildlife become hurt or injured, hooked or entangled with line, or if line becomes snagged on trees or bushes or on any underwater snag during your visit in order that this can be immediately removed
• We do allow dogs onto the fishery, however they must be kept on a lead at all times, you must clean up after them and they must not be noisey
• Do not light any fires and do not burn the grass when using any form of cooking equipment
• The use of BBQ’s is strictly banned
• Strictly no picnics
• Toilets are available close to the lake; please use them
• Alcohol is not to be brought onto the fishery
• Catch reports and photographs of any notable fish caught would be appreciated for our website and notice board

Advice for fishing in UK can be found HERE.

GPS:
Lat 51.218811035156
Lon -0.351844996214

ADDRESS

Bury Hill Fisheries, The Boathouse, Old Bury Hill, Westcott, Nr Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3JU

PHONE

(01306) 877540

EMAIL

info@buryhillfisheries.com

WEBSITE

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