All About the Mushroom Fishing Ponds
There are three ponds in the complex. Two ponds have been present for decades but were deepened and effectively stocked sixteen years ago. The newest pond adjoining the mushroom farm has now been stocked for over twelve years; it has a mushroom shaped island in the centre which is circled by a deeper moat with shallower areas with reeds and floating plants either side of each pegs. All ponds support a good head of coarse fish and some additional fresh stock have been introduced intermittently throughout and again in 2016.
All carp species except grass carp are stocked with many specimens in double weight figures. Bream, Chub, Roach, Rudd, Perch, Tench, Ide, Orf and Gudgeon are also present. In addition Barbel have been introduced and are breeding for added interest. The waters are not over-stocked and this has allowed the fish to develop to good sizes.
These established ponds are in a secluded setting among natural countryside. Although linked, fish cannot move between the Mushroom pond and the other two ponds. There are over fifty pegs in the complex. The surrounding land is level with well-maintained grass, facilitating pond side parking and making easy access for wheel chairs to many of the pegs.
All the ponds have variable depths, presenting anglers with a challenge. Depths alternate with some areas in each pond being over 3 m in depth, the rest varying between 1 and 2 m.
General vegetation around the ponds is varied and interesting, providing a range of habitats for both fish and wild life alike. The ponds have a good population of water voles which provide interest and entertainment in between catches!
There are toilets on site and food available in the village at the end of Mill Lane, on Sand Lane and at the garage and in the local pubs in the village.
