Prior's Carp Fisheries

The Dell is our newest water on the complex, it’s run as a syndicate with 60 members.

The lake was dug in 2005/6 as an irrigation reservoir to supply the surrounding farmers fields and is gradually maturing. There are endless features with bars scattered all over the lake with depths varying from 2ft to 18ft.

The lake has 20 designated swims which have been built to the highest standard.

The water is home to approximately 200 carp with numerous twenties and over 30 thirties including a 39lb common. We currently have 2 forties with the current lake record standing at 45lb 5oz. There are some small 10lb plus fish that have grown on from eggs in the last 3 years.

The facilities are second to none with electric gates so you don’t have to get out of your vehicle on entering the lake. There is a large car park with ample parking.

Other features include: Lodge which houses a 5 star kitchen with a fridge and freezer to store your food and bait should you wish to do so. Two electric showers housed in two separate cubicles. Flush toilet along with fresh running water.

Before you start fishing you are supplied with a landing net, unhooking mat and weigh sling, this is to stop cross contamination of any diseases.

There is also an on-site bailiff.

The Dell – Prices

Syndicate membership price: £1000.00 per annum.
Winter tickets are also available.
Please contact us on 07775 866703 for further information and ticket availability.

The Dell – Rules & Regulations

The minimum breaking strain of the main line is 15 lbs.
Barbed hooks only are permitted.
MONO SHOCK LEADERS are not permitted – ONLY BRAID SHOCK LEADERS are allowed.
Cradles and retainers are not permitted to be used.
Weigh slings must be used when fish are weighed.
Bait Boats are allowed.
Rods must never be left unattended unless visiting one swim distance either side of your swim.
GENERAL NOTE – Could all members please show a little bit of fishing etiquette – if you turn up to fish and there are other swims available, please try to leave at least one swim space and not set up right next door to other anglers. This is not a rule but general fishing etiquette.
ENTRANCE GATE TO BE KEPT LOCKED AT ALL TIMES (A REPLACEMENT FOB COSTS £30.00)
CATCH REPORT BOOK – Please log all captures in the book. (Photographs of captures of any of our fish would be appreciated).
Fishing from designated swims only.
Maximum of 3 rods.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES are fish to be removed or introduced.
PLEASE KEEP YOUR FISHERY TIDY AT ALL TIMES – All rubbish including teabags and cigarette butts must be removed when you leave. We have provided a Eurobin located in the car park. The bin is for rubbish pertaining to your fishing only and anyone caught putting household or other rubbish in this bin will have their membership revoked.
Members are not permitted to leave their swim/bivvy unattended for longer than 2 hours in a 24 hour period. If you wish to leave for more than 2 hours your tackle must be packed up and left in the car park. You are not permitted to leave it between swims.
Members are not permitted to set up their bivvy up and leave the fishery within the first 24 hours of a session.
Members are permitted to stay a maximum of 6 days. No return for 24 hrs.
Please observe swim boundary markers – for clarification of this rule please speak to a bailiff.
On arrival at the lake a bucket may be used to secure a swim for up to 1 hour.
If you are already fishing and you wish to move swims you will need to vacate the swim you are in and hold the new swim with your rods.
Fishing etiquette – please ask if it is ok with the person in the swim you are moving to if you may set up your bivvy behind the swim.
Zig rigs are permitted at a bailiffs discretion e.g. in winter months.
Non fishing guests are not permitted at any time unless they are your spouse or partners. If your spouse/partner is not staying the night they must vacate the fishery by 10pm to avoid disruption to other members.
Dogs must be approved by the fishery prior to visiting. If permission is granted they are not permitted to swim in the lake and must be kept under strict control by their owner at all times. All dogs mess must be removed immediately. Any dog found to be causing a nuisance will be ejected from the fishery and permission revoked. Everyone with a dog must display a “Beware of the Dog” sign in their swim area.
Vehicles should be driven sensibly and MUST be left in the official car park.
Only off the ground BBQ’s are permitted. Under no circumstances is any wood to be burned on a BBQ as a fire.
Remember you are fishing, the fishes and your safety is a priority, no excessive drinking. If a bailiff believes you have had too much alcohol you will be asked to leave or stop fishing.
No fires, swimming or firearms. Please keep to your own swim and show consideration for the other members. Do not breakdown any vegetation or trespass on surrounding property.
All incidents of misconduct or rule violation must be reported immediately.
BREACHING THESE FISHERY RULES MAY RESULT IN PERMANENT LOSS OF MEMBERSHIP WITH NO REIMBURSEMENT OF ANY MEMBERSHIP FEE.

THE GATE KEYS REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF PRIOR’S CARP FISHERIES AND MUST BE RETURNED UPON A REVOCATION.

THERE WILL BE BAILIFFS LOOKING AFTER THE FISHERY THAT WILL STRINGENTLY ENFORCE THE ABOVE RULES & REGULATIONS AT ALL TIMES.

If you have any doubt about anything please do not hesitate to ask a bailiff.

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS 07775 866703 OR 07768 124462 (MICHAEL).

Berwick Ponds is a well established syndicate water at 12 acres in size with approximately 7 acres of fishable water. The remainder is covered by Norfolk reeds mase and sedge.

The swims had a major overall 2 years ago and are now up to the standard we expect. The paths have also had a major overall and so have the 3 car parks.

Other facilities that are available are an electric shower along with a flush toilet, there are also electric power points and fresh drinking water.

5 years ago we had the lake de-silted. This took around 3 months with some 12,000 cubic metres of silt removed which made the fishing a lot better. The stock is now brimming with carp up to 34lb along with wels catfish up to 60lb.

There is an ongoing stocking programme with fish being brought in from our own stock ponds.

Berwick Ponds (Main Lake) – Prices

Syndicate membership price: £375.00 From the 1st April 31st March.
Winter tickets are also available.
Please contact us on 07775 866703 for further information and ticket availability.

Berwick Ponds (Main Lake) – Rules and regulations

Fishing from designated swims only.
No keep-nets or sacks without express permission.
No nuts of any kind.
Maximum of 3 rods.
APPROPRIATE SIZE LANDING NETS and UN-HOOKING MATS must be used at all times.
NO FIXED LEADS or BOLT RIGS to be used.
NO LEAD CORE LEADERS, KORDA SAFE ZONE LEADERS to be used.
NO MONO SHOCK LEADERS – ONLY BRAID SHOCK LEADERS ALLOWED.
Rods must never be left unattended.
Under NO circumstances are fish to be removed or introduced to the lake.
All incidents of misconduct or rule violation must be reported immediately.
Pike fishing 1st October – 14th April.
Live bait may be used – fish must be from Berwick Ponds and only 6 to be held at one time.
Keep your fishery tidy – Please take all rubbish home including tea bags and ciggarette butts.
Dogs will only be allowed to accompany members with prior consent.
No fishing or non-fishing guests/visitors are allowed to bring dogs on site.
Vehicles should be driven sensibly and MUST be left in the official car parks.
Absolutely NO EXCESSIVE drinking of alcohol, illegal substances or noise.
ONLY OFF GROUND BBQ’S ARE ALLOWED. Under no circumstance is any wood to be burnt on the BBQ as a fire.
Entrance Gate to be kept locked at all times (replacement key costs £20.00).
Members are not permitted to stay longer than 7 days in any one swim.
Members are not permitted to leave their swim/bivvy unattended for longer than 2 hours.
Only one NON fishing guest at any one time.
No fires, swimming, firearms or radios. Please keep to your own swim and show consideration for the other members.
Do not breakdown any vegetation or trespass on surrounding property.
BREACHING ANY OF THE FISHERY RULES MAY RESULT IN PERMANENT LOSS OF MEMBERSHIP, WITHOUT ANY REIMBURSMENT OF ANY MEMBERSHIP FEE. THE GATE KEYS REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF BERWICK PONDS FISHERY AND MUST BE RETURNED UPON A REVOCTION.

THERE WILL BE BALIFFS LOOKING AFTER YOUR FISHERY WHO WILL STRINGENTLY ENFORCE THE ABOVE RULES & REGULATIONS AT ALL TIMES.

The Slips is a membership only water of around 6 acres in size that sits adjacent to Berwick Ponds. Both lakes are connected via a large cylinder pipe which is controlled. Some years ago the lake was made wider and now fishing is from one bank only.

There are 36 swims. The lake has average depths of 2ft-3ft and there are a few pockets with depths of 4ft-5ft.

The lake is well stocked with Carp ranging from 1lb to 25lb and it also contains a good head of other course fish including Crucian Carp, Roach, Perch and Bream.

There is a large secure car park plus a flush toilet.

Opening times are from 7am to 8pm Mon – Sun.

The Slips – Prices

Membership is £160.00 per year to fish days only from 7am – 8pm.
Please contact us on 07775 866703 for further information and ticket availability.

The Slips – Rules and regulations

Fishing from designated swims only.
No keep-nets or sacks without express permission.
No nuts of any kind.
Maximum of 3 rods
APPROPRIATE SIZE LANDING NETS and UN-HOOKING MATS must be used at all times.
NO FIXED LEADS or BOLT RIGS to be used.
NO LEAD CORE LEADERS, KORDA SAFE ZONE LEADERS to be used.
NO MONO SHOCK LEADERS – ONLY BRAID SHOCK LEADERS ALLOWED.
Rods must never be left unattended.
Under NO circumstances are fish to be removed or introduced to the lake.
All incidents of misconduct or rule violation must be reported immediately.
Pike fishing 1st October – 14th April.
Live bait may be used – fish must be from Berwick Ponds and only 6 to be held at one time.
Keep your fishery tidy – Please take all rubbish home including tea bags and ciggarette butts.
Dogs will only be allowed to accompany members with prior consent.
No fishing or non-fishing guests/visitors are allowed to bring dogs on site.
Vehicles should be driven sensibly and MUST be left in the official car parks.
Absolutely NO EXCESSIVE drinking of alcohol, illegal substances or noise.
ONLY OFF GROUND BBQ’S ARE ALLOWED. Under no circumstance is any wood to be burnt on the BBQ as a fire.
Entrance Gate to be kept locked at all times (replacement key costs £20.00).
Members are not permitted to stay longer than 7 days in any one swim.
Members are not permitted to leave their swim/bivvy unattended for longer than 2 hours.
Only one NON fishing guest at any one time.
No fires, swimming, firearms or radios. Please keep to your own swim and show consideration for the other members.
Do not breakdown any vegetation or trespass on surrounding property.
BREACHING ANY OF THE FISHERY RULES MAY RESULT IN PERMANENT LOSS OF MEMBERSHIP, WITHOUT ANY REIMBURSMENT OF ANY MEMBERSHIP FEE. THE GATE KEYS REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF BERWICK PONDS FISHERY AND MUST BE RETURNED UPON A REVOCTION.

THERE WILL BE BALIFFS LOOKING AFTER YOUR FISHERY WHO WILL STRINGENTLY ENFORCE THE ABOVE RULES & REGULATIONS AT ALL TIMES.