Welcome to JC FISHING LAKES ANGLING CLUB we have 2 lakes onsite the Match lake which is just under 1 acre in size which has a good selection of fish for the match angler as well as the carp fishermen with carp going up to 16lb , The Specimen lake is 7 acres in size which is reed lined with a few bays to fish in the summer the right hand side and towards the back have Lilly pads to fish up to carp from 12Lb to over 30Lb have been recorded in previous years this lake is not a runs water that is for sure and keeps surprising anglers with fish that have never been caught.
Fishing is from 1 bank on the specimen pool all in a line Great for a social with friends and fellow members.
We will be making the pegs bigger so you can Bivvy up more comfortable.
There are no toilets onsite or water so please bring your own a portable loo or bucket is recommended, if you are fishing with friends there are local toilets in the stores near by.
If you don’t like to cook on the bank there are lots of takeaways and cafe’s nearby .
The lakes are set in 20 acres of woodland Thats called Hatherton Reservoir which became smaller when the m6 toll was being built, The reservoir is also a nature reserve where you will get dog walkers and bird watchers walking round during your stay.
There are only a limited number of tickets available which are broke into these categories .
Junior Day Ticket £40 per year (AGE 12-17Y Day fishing only)
Senior Day Ticket £40 per year (AGE Over 60s Day fishing only)
Day ticket only £50 per year (AGE 18y and up Day fishing only)
Day and Night ticket £100 per year (AGE 18y and up Can fish
24hrs a day Maximum 72hrs unless agreed with bailiffs)
Under 12s fish for free with a paying adult member (Must be fishing with the member)
At the start of the season we run a booking system for day and night memberships as we only allow 10 night anglers on per night
PLEASE NOTE MEMBERSHIPS RUNS FROM 16TH JUNE - 15TH MARCH (DUE TO THE CLOSE SEASON)
Membership forms can be downloaded below please print and send back with bank transfer or you can pay cash by meeting the bailiff onsite and completing the membership form, no fishing allowed without membership card.
Once the members limit is reached you can ring us and get put on waiting list for following year
Enquires Call 07305765450
Lake Address:- JC Fishing lakes, Hatherton Res, Coppice Lane, Cheslyn Hay, WS6 7EY
SPECIMEN LAKE
MATCH LAKE
0.75 ACRE REED LINE LAKE WITH 2 ISLANDS
7 pegs spaced around the lake
FISH STOCK:- CARP UP TO 20LB
TENCH UP T0 4LB
BREAM UP TO 4LB
PIKE UP TO 10LB
WITH ROACH, PERCH AND CRUCIAN DEPTHS :- 1FT - 7FT
LAKE BOTTOM:- MAINLY SILT WITH GRAVEL AREAS
7 ACRE REED LINE LAKE WITH LILLYPADS and bays
10 pegs all on 1 bank 1 peg in shallows
FISH STOCK:- CARP UP TO 36LB
TENCH UP T0 6LB
BREAM UP TO 10LB
PIKE UP TO 20LB
WITH ROACH, PERCH,
DEPTHS :- 1FT - 7FT
LAKE BOTTOM:- MAINLY SILT WITH GRAVEL AREAS
MEMBERS TICKET SALES
Junior
Day ticket only
£40 Year
Senior
Day ticket only
£40Per Year
Members
Day ticket only
£50Per Year
Members
Day & Night ticket only
£100Per Year
2025 - 2026 season tickets now on Sale
Please get in touch so we can arrange meeting at lakes or we can email the membership forms to you
LAKE RULES
SPECIMEN LAKE
MATCH LAKE
1.BARBLESS HOOKS ONLY
2.MEMBERS ONLY (BAILIFFS WILL CHECK )
3.12LB LINE MINIMUM (NO BRAIDED MAINLINE) BRAID CAN BE USED ON SPOD/MARKER RODS (SPECI LAKE ONLY)
4. NO LEAD CORE (SAFE ZONE LEADERS OK)
5. 42” LANDING NETS MUST BE USED AND RETAINERS TO BE USED WHEN GETTING FISH OUT FOR WEIGHING AND PHOTOS.
6. LARGE CARP MATT OR CARP CRADLE FOR FISH SAFETY
7.NO SACKING OR RETAINING OF FISH
8.CARP CARE KIT
9.TAKE ALL RUBBISH HOME (ANY ONE CAUGHT THROWING RUBBISH IN THE TREES WILL BE BANNED IMMEDIATELY)
10.DRINKING IS ALLOWED BUT IN MODERATION (FISH CARE COMES FIRST)
11.2 ROD LIMIT
12. CATCH AND RELEASE ONLY
13.BAITBOATS ARE ALLOWED (BE CONSIDERATE TO OTHER ANGLERS)
1.BARBLESS HOOKS ONLY
2.MEMBERS ONLY (BAILIFFS WILL CHECK )
3. NO LEAD CORE (SAFE ZONE LEADERS OK)
4.42” LANDING NETS AND RETAINERS TO BE USED WHEN GETTING FISH OUT FOR WEIGHING AND PHOTOS.
5. LARGE CARP MATT OR CARP CRADLE FOR FISH SAFETY IF FISHING FOR CARP
6.NO SACKING OR RETAINING OF FISH
7.CARP CARE KIT
8.TAKE ALL RUBBISH HOME (ANY ONE CAUGHT THROWING RUBBISH IN THE TREES WILL BE BANNED IMMEDIATELY)
9.DRINKING IS ALLOWED BUT IN MODERATION (FISH CARE COMES FIRST)
10.2 ROD LIMIT
11. KEEP NETS CAN ONLY BE USED DURING MATCHES
12. CATCH AND RELEASE ONLY
ALL CARS MUST BE PARKED IN CAR PARK AND NOT DRIVEN AROUND THE LAKES WE RECOMMEND YOU USE A BARROW AS IT IS A LITTLE WALK TO THE LAKES. BAILIFFS WILL BE PATROLLING AND WILL CHECK RIGS AND MEMBERSHIP CARDS ANY ONE CAUGHT BREAKING THE RULES WILL BE BANNED AND NO REFUND GIVEN.
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR GEAR UNATTENDED FOR ANY REASON
Disclaimer
All cars parked at the fishery are at the owners risk and JC LAKES will accept no responsibility for the damage or loss to such vehicles. All personal equipment is the responsibility of the persons fishing and no responsibility will be taken for loss of such items. JC LAKES accepts no responsibility for any personal fishing tackle and associated equipment used at the fishery which extends to both loss or damage. All photographs taken on the lakes or people sending photographs of captures to the lakes owners could be published on the web site and would therefore be excluded from any copyright acts. So called photographs could also be published in the national press or magazines. No responsibility will be accepted for any accidents or injury to persons - however it may be caused, please remember that how ever enjoyable angling can be, it can also be dangerous if care is not taken.
ALL ANGLERS MUST MAKE SURE ALL NETS, WEIGH SLINGS AND MATS ARE DRY BEFORE ENTERING SITE.
PLEASE USE NET DIPS PROVIDED ONCE ONSITE TO STOP THE TRANSFER OF DEADLY VIRUSES LIKE KHV TO OUR LAKES
ANY MEMBER FOUND NOT DOING THIS RISKS BEING BANNED FROM THE CLUB
LATEST CLUB NEWS
This fish Known as Granty is now in the specimen lake where we hope it grows on to be a large fully scale
This fish Known as Red tail Common has a nice frame and we our hoping this brakes the 30lb barrier this year
The 2025 - 2026 season is upon us once again we the bailiffs are working hard on getting the peg works done before welcoming you back for the new season. This season we will be repairing some of the pegs as well as remarking the swims on match pool.
SPECIMEN LAKE PICS
MATCH LAKE PICS
SPECIMEN LAKE FISH
MATCH LAKE FISH
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