• The Pike fishing season at Menards is from 1st Nov to the end of Feb..
  
  
• Day Tickets available by Booking Only @ £15 (6am to 6pm).
  
  
• Carp Cot Cradles are not required for Pike fishing but a suitable unhooking mat is Necessary.
  
  
• Please Click Here for Predator Rules
  
  
• Smelt dead baits have proved to be one of the best baits, make sure you bring plenty as it is really prolific..
  
  
• On site bailiff to help you make the most of your day. His name is Mark and can be found in swim 2.
  
  
• Good Luck to all of you and please abide by the Venue Rules.
  
  
• Please Email your Pictures to: pauldeluzy@tiscali.co.uk
  
  

The cost of a day ticket 6am to 6pm is £15.00 (2 RODS)

Please note Some of the Pike run into the Twenties, please make sure you are adequately equipped. Thank you.

Predator Rules to be read in conjunction with main Fishery Rules

• Predator fishing is only allowed in the Winter months Nov through to the end of Feb.
• Static fishing ONLY from the 15 swims available
• Anyone who has not fished for pike before or who is under the age of 15 will not be allowed to fish unless supervised by an experienced adult
• Dead Baits only i.e. sprat/mackerel
• Live Bait and freshly killed dead baits must not be brought onto the fishery. Anyone found doing so WILL be prosecuted for illegal fish movements and not welcomed back
• You must be in possession of suitable tackle i.e.Carp or Pike rods.Sea tackle is not permitted
• YOU MUST HAVE A SUITABLE UNHOOKING MAT OR CARP COT CRADLE AND A SPECIMEN LANDING NET
• You must use a recognised wire trace system
• Only 1 or 2 hook rigs are allowed. When using double hook rigs,the hooks should not be more than 3" apart and no larger than size 6
• All hooks must be barbless and not larger than size 6
• No Spinners or Plugs
• This venue operates an immediate strike rule,delay in striking will only guarantee you a deep hooked fish
• If a fish is deep hooked,hold the fish in the water in a landing net and seek help.Do not prod about as this will kill the fish
• Never weigh or lift a fish by the gills
• When moving the fish use a landing net or zipped up unhooking mat and NEVER carry the fish unsupported even for short distances
• When photographing fish, support the fish over a large unhooking mat,kneel and never stand up with fish
• When returning fish after capture,please support the fish in the water giving it plenty of time to recover before releasing