Lake 15 – Wickwater

Lake Pochard in Gloucestershire is a challenging yet rewarding fishing spot due to its weedy waters.

Originally a gravel pit, this 10-acre lake offers depths up to three meters.

Despite the difficulty, anglers have caught multiple fish, some weighing over 25 pounds.

Using breakaway leads is advised for navigating the thick weed.

Lake 15 – Wickwater

Lake 15 - Wickwater, Gloucestershire, SN6 6, United Kingdom

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Lake 15 – Wickwater

About Lake 15 – Wickwater

Lake Pochard in Gloucestershire is a good spot for fishing, but it can be tricky because of all the weed in the water. The lake used to be a gravel pit and is about 10 acres big, with depths ranging from shallow to about three meters deep. Even though the fishing can be tough, if you manage to find the fish, they’re not too hard to catch. Some anglers have had good luck here, catching multiple fish in one day, some weighing over 25 pounds. To increase your chances of successfully reeling in a fish, it’s recommended to use breakaway leads because of the thick weed in the lake.