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Horseshoe Lake

The Carp Society, Burford Road, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, GL7 3QQ
Tel: 01367 253959

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Horseshoe Lake is situated on the Gloucester/Wiltshire border, in the Cotswolds near to the town of Lechlade. The 62 acres fishing complex is owned by the Carp Society and the fishing at this ex-ARC worked gravel pit is amongst the finest in the country.

Horseshoe Lakes Aerial View Summer Bay and Winter Bay

Horseshoe Lake consists of two main 'arms' or 'bays' known as Summer Bay and Winter Bay with depths from an average of 4ft in Summer Bay to an average of around 11ft in Winter Bay. It’s weedy in all areas, some very dense and mostly sparser silkweed, hence there is only a handful of larger clear bottom/gravel areas.

Fish stocks are up to 30lb in weight and there are at least 100 at 25lb, mid doubles to low twenties - running into several hundred, therefore an overall average weight would be around 18 to 20lb. The current lake record stands at 42lb 10oz.

Horseshoe Lakes Alongside the carp fish of all species swim the lake. Bream in excess of 14lbs, Tench in the 6-9lb bracket are common and Roach at 3lb plus, rudd, pike and perch are also likely to bite during the winter months.

The fishery also enjoys an excellent modern centrally-heated toilet and shower block including facilities for the disabled angler.

Horseshoe Lake At Sunset Horseshoe Lake also have a small shop stocking rig bits and pieces and bait which can be ordered in advance.

Horseshoe Lake fishing permits are available to Carp Society Members only. New permit options are available from 1 April for 2005/2006 season. The fishery also has a number of swims which can be reserved for disabled anglers.

Angler's Information

Facilities

Horseshoe Lakes Opening Times and Prices 2005/2006

Season Permits 16 June 2005 to 14 March 2006 Only £295 to fish the well-known Horseshoe Lake for the season. Permits are non-transferable.
24HOUR/DAY TICKETS Available weekdays only, from 4 July 2005 until 31 October when they will be available 7 days a week. Both can be purchased on-site from the Society office. However during August and September 24 hour permits will be limited so please contact the fishery in advance. You must hold and produce current membership card. There is a returnable key deposit of £10. (optional)
24Hour Ticket is £15 Noon to Noon. You can by up to 4 successive permits to give you Monday to Friday fishing until 31 October. Thereafter available any day of the week. However, weekend sessions will need to be purchased in advance. If you arrive 10.30-11.00 this gives you time to buy a permit and select your swim.
Daily Ticket is £10 9am-5pm (strictly no overnight stays). Monday to Friday only.
WEEKEND TICKET From 4 July we have been offering Society members the opportunity to purchase weekend permits. These are limited if the lake is busy so it's a good idea to ring first. Weekend tickets commence at 12 noon on Friday and run until 12 noon Sunday at a cost of £35.00. By prior arrangement you can extend to midday Monday for another £15.
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