Radipole Lake in Dorset is a nature reserve managed by the RSPB, important for reedbed birds.
Originally a tidal estuary, it became a freshwater lake after the construction of Westham Bridge in 1921.
It offers fishing spots with various features and allows for multiple rods to be used at once.
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About Radipole Lake
Radipole Lake in Dorset is a lake on the River Wey, in Weymouth. It is a nature reserve managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. The lake is important for reedbed birds. It is 87 hectares in size and is mostly made up of reedbeds, a large island, and surrounding waterways.
Originally, the lake was a tidal estuary, but it became a freshwater lake after the construction of Westham Bridge in 1921. This bridge opened officially in 1924. The water that flows into the lake comes from two catchments and is held back by a tidal barrier at the bridge.
The lake has about 15 acres of water for fishing, with different types of fishing spots like back channels, narrow stretches, and a 5-acre open water area for long-distance casting. There is a platform where two bivvys can be set up at a time, allowing up to 6 fishing rods to be used.