Fishing Directory for UK Anglers

Offering countryside accommodation with first-class dining facilities and three tree-clad lakes, The Watersmeet Hotel and Angling Centre just outside Gloucester is the ideal venue for both pleasure and business visitors. Within easy access of Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Worcester and the Severn Valley, Watersmeet has clean and comfortable country hotel accommodation, an 'olde worlde' timber-beamed bar with log fire in winter and a rear garden patio area in summer, and a restaurant with a menu and wine list to appeal to all tastes.

Its three pools - where the angling is reserved for residents - are well stocked with large carp and tench making Watersmeet an ideal retreat for those wanting a relaxing break either alone or with friends or family at a venue where they can combine fishing with good food and drink

Rackley Hills lake is situated on the outskirts of Leighton Buzzard, close to the by pass. Entry is via the access road to Grundfos Pumps.

The lake is an old sand quarry, disused for many years it has matured into an attractive lake. Despite the surrounding factory units anglers can feel as if they are in a countryside setting.

The lake varies in depth from two feet to twelve feet. The lake is well known for its catfish stocks which currently reach 62lb. There are numerous fish in the 40 and 50lb range.

The lake also contains a good head of carp, some of which have been caught to 42lb. Recently the lake was stocked with fast growing Simmonds mirror carp at 4lb-5lb. Last year some of these fish were caught at 20lb-25lb which indicates an impressive growth rate.
 

There are stocks of roach and bream in the lake. Pike are present but do not grow to any great size. Anglers may park along one side of the lake and walk a short distance to their swim.

Do not park close to the Grundfos Pumps gates and block them!! Anglers wishing to night fish must apply for a place on a night syndicate.

Members must leave the water in the evening at the time stated in the club membership booklet. Three rods may be used on this water.

There are no bait bans or tackle limits. We do request that anglers fishing for catfish use at least 15lb line and appropriate rods. A fifty inch landing net and large unhooking mat are needed as well.

Rackley Hills lake is owned by Leighton Buzzard Angling Club

British PVA manufacturers run by a team of PVA specialists and experienced anglers. Our PVA is premium quality made to the highest standards and we are the designers of our two innovative products: Solu-Ties; our PVA water soluble cable ties designed for easier, quicker tying solutions. Versacast; Our versacast PVA tubing designed for endless possibilities.

Trout fishing venue comprising 3 lakes. Fly fishing, bait fishing and spinning available.

Bessy Beck Trout Fishery also has rods on the upper Lune river for guided fishing or tuition.

Facilities include: Toilets, Tackle shop, Tuition, Parking, Tea Rooms and Farm Shop.