Sandra usually puts up a weekly notice telling whats catching

Week to 14/02/2010 - Jubilee Lakes - Angling and Fishing in County Durham

 

thanks for the link, is it 'beginner friendly' i am ok at casting but not the worlds best

 

I've never been HUFC,

There are supposed to be alot of rules which some say are "too much" But as I haven't been I don't know.
I'd ask on gameangler forum as alot of the regulars that fish it, post on there or did?

www.gameangler.eu • Index page

also check out the site below (around the fisheries)

Around the Fisheries

 

Ive not fished it, but wanted to try for a while. people i talk to say its not hard, adn there are some decent fish in it. it looks clear which suits me down to the ground, BUT. the fish on the website look dreadful. the heads are wrong, and the 'tails' are horrid. Compare those fish to the doubles ive had from Avington, Chalkies and Lechlade, and they don't compare.

Cheers
Alex

 

If you go tell Sandra you have fished there before otherwise she will spend the next hour going through ALL the rules step by step.

 

That is true.

I have fished there maybe 4 times and it can get crowded, its only a small place and I think if its fully booked then 18 rods (fully booked) are 6 too many. There is some of the bank that you cannot get a line out due to trees etc behind you so the open bank is at a premium.

Its not a stalking water IMO, the times I have been there has been a little too much weed for my liking.

The tackle shop on site is excellent.

dave

 

Unfortunately, I would have to disagree guys. I fish Jubilee quite regularly, and the 'Hour' of rules takes about five minutes, and most of the rules are there from the anglers themselves. I.e. no under sixteens unsupervised, all deep hooked fish must be dispatched so they don't suffer etc. The two lakes are a decent size, and I have fished on fully booked days without problem. Yes, there are trees on some of the banks, but you just learn to cast through/around/under the trees.

 

Nice to hear another side of the coin, as I said I have a mate who fishes regularly and loves it.

I haven't fished it but know the shop is quality and have been told the fishery is very well run

How do you find the fishing, Hard, Easy or varied?

And what about the quality of fish?

What do you reckon on it being a stalking water?

Thanks

 

Some info for people to take a look at

The 2 lakes are a total of 4 acres not exactly what I would call "a decent size"

RULES
Anglers must always come in and sign in individually before going out to fish.

Environment Agency licences are required. Please note - we are no longer allowed to supply these contact
Environment Agency - Buy your rod licence online or Tel: 0844 800 5386

The first trout caught must be taken after which up to six trout may be returned to each of the two lakes. (The Day Ticket is £14.00 plus £1.95 (approx) per pound to a maximum of £6.95 for each trout taken). Additional trout may be taken & paid for at the same rate.

Return all brown trout. Count them in your returns total of six trout on each lake

Rainbows estimated to be above 10lb (4.5kg) must always be taken. If caught after your first trout we will take them if you do not wish to keep them yourself at £6.95

Barbless or debarbed hooks should be used at all times & a single fly, no droppers.

Deeply hooked, stressed or bleeding trout must be taken & paid for

Any buoyant fly must be fished on a floating line and sinking flies must not be left static.

No strike indicators

Rods should be at least 9' long, minimum line rating DT5/ WF6, minimum cast strength 5lb & cast should be at least 9' long.

Only one rod per angler please. A second rod may be left set up

Our landing nets must be used. Fish must be brought into the edge of the water in the net, unhooked & released. Do not lift the trout or net out of the water. Trout must not be handled, weighed or photographed.

Please do not use a bass bag

Use a priest and unhook your catch after dispatching it

Do not fish for trout at the water inlets or short line cast for trout

Anglers are welcome to fish both lakes, but should note that they may only fish "a bank" (ask to see the layout) for a maximum of two hours, even though they may have moved pegs along that bank. After two hours they must leave that bank for two full hours before returning to it again. Don't just nip round the corner & fish the same water from another angle. Do not leave tackle unattended during lunch or tea breaks to hold your spot.

For the benefit of others - no dogs or pets, disruptive or noisy anglers, radios, car radios, cameras (including mobile phone cameras), camcorders, stoves, fires, brollies or bivvies etc anywhere at all on site. (If you catch a good trout we'll be pleased to photograph it & send you a copy). Set mobiles to a single low tone & only use strictly in emergencies, not for unnecessary conversations.

(It should also be noted that visitors are strictly not allowed anywhere on the fishery. Anglers calling for information or tackle are asked to respect this rule and also to note that we would ask them not to use binoculars or cameras as we feel this is an imposition on the anglers privacy.)

Please wear nothing less than a "T" SHIRT (not string, vest style, cropped or see through) & full cut shorts. This rule applies to anyone on site including the tackle shop

It is recommended that all anglers wear glasses for eye protection. Under 16's must not come to fish here without them

Anglers must put their rods down when lightening is overhead because of the danger of electrocution - rods are excellent lightning conductors!

Please use the toilet provided - not the hedges

Access is to the lakeside only - don't wander, climb trees etc.

Do not discard waste cast. Put it in your pocket

Please do not drop any litter including cigarette stubs & especially not cast

Fishery gates open at 8.30a.m. If you are early please park in a lay-by on one of the main roads (It is very important to avoid congestion (& annoying the locals by blocking passing places) not to park in the valley before opening time. You will be very unpopular if you do! If you persist in doing it we will not book you on)

 

Some info for people to take a look at

The 2 lakes are a total of 4 acres not exactly what I would call "a decent size"

Which is why they only book 18 rods a day, so your not cramped. It's a small stillwater, that provides good fishing. It's not a stalking water. If you want to go stalking, find a river. I fished Friday gone, and only hooked 3 fish, two landed and one lost at the net. Was a very slow day. Two that I kept were 3lb4 and 3lb13. Very nice, well proportioned fish. If you look at the rules that Bigfoot listed, I think you'd be hard pushed to find one to disagree with.

 

If you go into Rules explained,
http://www.jubileelakes.co.uk/?page=25

this is the one I like

Please use the toilet provided - not the hedges (Sandra lurks in the hedges with a large pair of shears!)

 

thanks for the input guys- i have booked on for saturday and cant wait to see the place

 

Enjoy it and good luck mate, tell us how you get on when you get home.

Have you tried Witton Castle lakes?

 

aye, will do. no i have never fished anywhere apart from sharpley at seaham- but am looking at trying many more fisheries over next few months

 

I have fished Jubilee on a couple of occasions (summer time) while visiting friends in the area, and found it a very friendly, scenic and well run fishery. The shop is very well stocked and the couple who run it could not be more helpful.
The fishing was easy because it was small and shallow, with my best success coming from the corner diagonally opposite the shop.

Hope you enjoy your visit as much as i did.

Cheers Diarmid.

 

Try Sharpley springs or Witton Castle lakes.

Both well run, friendly and plenty of room.

John H

 

I've used their online shop for fly tying materials on several occasions and found both their service and prices to be excellent.

Graham

 

BB, I think the photo's on the site may be a little misleading, or are dated as the water is not that clear. Close to the bank you can see a few feet down, but certainly not clear enough to stalk. Does produce nice fish though. My first of the season was 4lb 4 (I think, it was at the end of January).

 

if you are North East based you have plenty of choice

I too use sharpley but only on an evening after work once it gets lighter, its ok but its hardly picturesque



I like Witton as it a decent size with plenty of bank so you never feel crowded but its not so big you feel overwhelmed and the quality of fish is generally pretty good

Waskerley is a lovely small reservoir for browns only and is a cheap day, and a glorious way to spend a warm summer evening...the fish are fast and tricky though, traditional wets all the way


and dont be afraid of the larger waters either..I find derwent isnt my cup of tea but for a day away you cannot beat Hury or Blackton in teesdale

and if you want to try a boat, Tunstall is a good smallish reservoir, Kielder just scares me! its like fishing at bloody sea