Pippins is a small water of 1.5 acres, dug in 1997. Depths range from three feet to well over 12 feet towards the dam end. The Club was responsible for the initial fish stock of Tench, Rudd, Roach and Crucian Carp. With plenty of natural food and no predatory fish, these species have successfully spawned every year and are now being caught to good sizes. The abundance of small Roach and Rudd will make short work of maggot and most other small baits. Bigger baits such as sweetcorn do pick out the better sized fish as recently, one of our members caught a cracking 1lb 11oz Roach. Whip tactics with maggot will ensure you have a fun day and you are quite likely to have the place to yourself. The Society has recently added some new stock of Crucians, Tench and a few Perch and plans are in place to net and remove some of the small Rudd and Roach. These fish will be moved to one of our other stillwaters.
It is recommended that members travel light as the walk back up the steep approach to the water is rather gruelling especially when wet.
THIS IS A MEMBERS ONLY WATER.
DAWN TO DUSK FISHING ONLY – NO NIGHT FISHING
A parking area is designated for anglers and is clearly marked – do not park in any other area. Only approach or leave the lake via the path indicated on our map.
