Description
Address:
Loomer Road, Newcastle ST5 7LB
The Four Ponds is a lovely natural pool situated in a field on the border of apedale country park. There is a lovely natural border of trees around half of the lake and the other half is open field land, Pegs are kept natural yet maintained to match the scenic views around the lake, Parking is located on the concrete access road down to pool, The key is available from Pen n Net – 01782 562597, Please note: You must hold a valid EA Rod Licence and a club membership to fish this water.
Known Species:
Mirror Carp
Common Carp
Crucian Carp
Gudgeon
Perch
Roach
Bream
Tench
Rudd
Pike
Parking/Access:
Loomer road entrance: Drive down loomer road down the hill and before the road starts to go up bank again on the left is a big barrier gate. Park your vehicle near the barrier off the road and not blocking the barrier. Walk past the side of the barrier heading to the concrete platform, follow the concrete platform up to a small man made foot path onto the grass which is a slight hill area and it will lead you directly onto the pool. Cheviot close entrance. Drive down cotswold Avenue in knutton following it all the way to the end, turn right down cheviot close. Do not park on the resident parking area.Park right at the bottom of the road near the boulder infront of the big electric pylon please do not block the foot path on the right of the boulder. Alternatively if there is already a vehicle parked there turn your vehicle right and park behind the houses keeping as much ro the left as possible when parking to allow resident vehicles room to pass. Upon exiting your vehicle head back to the footpath by the boulder and walk through onto another foot path. Turn left and follow this foot path, it will lead over a little wooden platform area over the boggy land, the footpath will fork near to the pool take the fork on the left which is grass not gravel to lead you directly on the pool.
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Contact info
Membership Fees
| Adult Membership | £30 |
| Ladies Membership | £15 |
| Kids Membership | £15 |
| Concessions Membership | £15 |
| Night Fishing Permit *must be purchased with membership | £5 |
*please read our rules before buying a membership
Managed by
Ticket required
Membership
If you purchased your ticket online via Castbooker, please bring your confirmation email and some form of identification with you when you fish as you may need to show them to a Bailiff (this can be printed or on your phone).
Top Weights
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Carp
20 lbs
Species
Rules
2020 Rules updated:
• Slander/abuse towards the club, other members, bailiffs, committee or pools will not be tolerated; constructive criticism is acceptable given the discussion doesn’t become nasty and light hearted banter is encouraged.
• Swearing will not be tolerated, we’re a community club with a lot of younger members they hear enough swearing on the streets and they do not need to see it on here, I’m sure everyone can string a sentence together without swearing.
• Racism will not be tolerated regardless of the context and will get you removed from the page/club
• All members must have a valid EA Rod license and a club ticket to fish any of the club waters
• Respect other members, bailiffs and general public.
• Drinking is allowed on the pool, however this must be done in moderation
• Zero tollarance to drug use on any of our waters.
• Minimum 30″ Landing net if targeting carp, please carry an adequate landing net regardless if your fishing for bits, as you never know what’s going to bite.
• No fish to be kept in retention slings for any prolong period of time
• Peanuts/tiger nuts or any other non-biodegradable baits are not
allowed
• No rods to be left unattended in the water at any time regardless of the situation.
• Live bait is allowed, however bait must be caught from the pool you are fishing.
• No litter to be left, if you are caught leaving litter on your peg, your membership will be revoked.
• Fish care kits are to be carried and used when appropriate
• Unhooking mats to be used for all carp and larger fish.
• No fish to be left unattended e.g. on mats, slings or with people
• No bad language to be shouted or shouting in general around the pools
• All waters have a 2 Rod Maximum
• Fires are strictly prohibited, however BBQ’s are allowed along as they’re kept off the floor.
• No beach casting methods to be used.
• Please keep fish wet at all times, and make sure all mats and slings are wet when weighing/unhooking the fish
• All fish must be returned to the water, fish are not to be removed or moved from pond to pond.
• Motor vehicles (Bikes/Cars/Quads/scooters) are strictly prohibited from all pools (unless disabled or bailiff access to the burley/Big Pool/Canal pool)
• No standing up or carrying fish back to the water’s edge without using a net or weigh sling, this also applies for taking photos.
• No keep nets to be used while night fishing, they are allowed during the day, but only for small fish. (5lb or below)
• Pathways around the pools are private property, and are to treated as such
• Chesterton Community Angling Club accepts no responsibility for parking fines acquired by members who park in the incorrect place (Parking is by the Canal Pool & Hooters Hall Lane)
• Night fishing is allowed on all the pools, Night fishing is for over 18’s only unless accompanied by a full adult member (18+) a night stamp will be required which is an extra £5 a year
• Night Fishing MUST be booked via the The Chairman (Stuart Stockton) 07826542267 in hours (8am-5:30pm)
**********Failure to comply with any of the rules will result in membership removal, as such you will be required to attend a meeting to discuss your actions and put a case forward to gain your membership back, the club reserves the right to remove anyone from the pools/club property at anytime, hostility towards other members/bailiffs will result in the police been contacted and you removed from the club/all waters permanently.**********
Please note, Chesterton Community Angling Club accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage to fishing tackle, cars, persons or any other property however caused.
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