Fly Fishery Review – Packington Lakes
REVIEW OF PACKINGTON FISHERIES, WARWICKSHIRE, ENGLAND.
Packington Lakes
I really enjoyed the day I had with John, we had a good chat on camer and I had a fantastic tour of the fishery, which you can also see. I then had a days fishing which was very exciting. Have a look at the videos of Packington, it is a fantastic water and it is set in a unique part of Warwickshire in the heart of one of Europe’s top golf courses.
Packington Fisheries are located in mature landscapes on the Packington Estate in the Heart of England at Meriden. The trout fishery comprises six lakes – all with superb scenic appeal and are well stocked with fin perfect Rainbow and Brown Trout. Minimum stock size is 1 1/4lb, the record Rainbow is 17lb 12oz and Brown Trout 5lb 14oz. Our Coarse Fishery consists of seven pools, four stock ponds and a stretch of the River Blythe. The fishery is permanently manned and the ticket office is stocked with a small amount of tackle, bait and refreshments.
There is easy access for disabled anglers.
Tuition is available at the fishery with our resident Professional Angler. Courses for junior anglers are run through the Summer.
Packington Trout Fishery has been established for over 35 years. We have four lakes offering day tichet and subscriber fishing all of which are set in very scenic mature parkland.
Broadwater
Until recently this was a trout lake but for the 2001 season we are re-opening it as a specimen carp lake with fish stocked to 30lb+. This will be fished on a membership only basis with a maximum of 40 anglers. Further information on carp fishing at Broadwater is available from the main fishery lodge.
Cocks Close – re-opens Saturday 19th September 2009
This is our day ticket water which accommodates 20 bank fishermen and 6 boats are also available. Booking for day tickets is essential. The lake is 10 acres with depths of up to 19 ft. It is spring fed and water quality is excellent. Best flies are Buzzers, GRHE, Pearly Pheasant Tail Nymph and Damsels.
Park Meadow
5 acres of shallow water, maximum of 6ft.Good natural fly life with Pond Olvie, White Moth, Corixa and Damsels in abundance from early April. Members only with 3 boats available this pool is extremely popular with all our membership.
Great Pool
This is a 30 acre lake with depths of up to 15 ft. A members-only water with 8 boats and limited bank fishing. A superb water with good fly hatches from early spring through to November. Flies to try are Damsel, Grenadier, Shipmans Buzzer and Cul d Canard Emerger.
Hall Pool
16 acres with depths up to 12 ft. with beautiful surroundings, this lake is an idyllic place to fish. Good spring and early summer water open to members only. Best flies are Appetizer, P.T. Nymph, GRHE and Viva.
