BMAPS

The Barnes and Mortlake Angling and Preservation Society was started over 70 years ago and is still going strong today. The Club is entirely run by volunteers who make up the Management Committee.

Our Club focuses on being a social environment for everyone to enjoy fishing and develop their angling skills. We have a range of both Carp and Course fishing available and are always welcoming well behaved members.

Thames Young Mariners

Thames Young Mariners is situated in Ham, Richmond. It is a sizeable lake that is directly connected to the Thames with the only thing separating the two being the lock gates. The lake’s main function is as an outdoor activity center. There are various different forms of water craft that are practised on the lake, usually involving children so our access to this venue is very strict and also limited. We are provided with a set of days we are allowed to fish at the beginning of the month which is communicated via our website. Usually most nights are open for fishing with the day times being limited.

The lake is naturally stocked by the Thames. It is a bit of a mystery box water. You can expect to catch anything from Carp, Flounders, Mullet, Trout, Zander, Grass Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream. If it swims, it is probably in there! Carp have recently been out at 28.5lb but have passed the 30lb mark in the past. Near record Zander of 17lb. There are also some very large Bream present also.

This venue is strictly members only and non fishing guest passes are not valid on this water. It is a gated complex which requires a code for access which is given when you book.

Known Species

The lake is naturally stocked by the Thames. It is a bit of a mystery box water. You can expect to catch anything from Carp, Flounders, Mullet, Trout, Zander, Grass Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream. If it swims, it is probably in there! Carp have recently been out at 28.5lb but have passed the 30lb mark in the past. Near record Zander of 17lb. There are also some very large Bream present also.

Bream
Brown Trout
Carp
Catfish
Common Carp
Dace
Eel
Grayling
Mirror
Perch
Pike
Rainbow Trout
Roach
Rudd
Zander

Access & Parking:
There is free parking for BMAPS members on the grassy area to the right as you enter through the gates. You will need to display your BMAPS parking permit which will be issued to you. Please park responsibly.

Shadwell’s Pool

General description

Shadwells pool is situated in Barnes, South West London. It is set in an area designated for outdoor sports, particularly Athletics and football, although it remains a very peaceful environment.

The water is an old established Estate lake of about 1 ½ Acres in size and surrounded by trees and woodland. It has depths of up to 5 feet with a mainly silty bottom. There are 23 swims, there are also a selection of swims available for the disabled angler with parking and easy access directly outside dedicated swims. Disabled anglers will be given a key when they join together with a club members disabled badge which must be displayed in their car windscreen.

Shadwells is a mixed fishery and contains a good head of fish, with some nice Carp present to around the 25 lb+ mark. This water also contains some good size Roach, Tench, Bream and Perch.

Shadwells Pool is open for fishing from 1st April to 31st March inclusive. There is a Close season which runs 1st December to End of February. The water is patrolled by BMAPS bailiffs who will be on hand to offer advice on productive swims, tactics or any other queries you may have.

This venue is a member’s only water with day tickets available for guests of members.

Known Species

Shadwells is a mixed fishery and contains a good head of fish, with some nice Carp present to around the 25lb+ mark. This water also contains some good size Roach, Tench, Bream and Perch

Bream
Carp
Common Carp
Eel
Mirror Carp
Perch
Roach
Rudd
Opening hours

Dawn to Dusk

Night fishing is permitted at select times. Speak to the Head Bailiff for more info

Access & Parking

Shadwell’s Pool in Barnes is located next to the Barnes Wetlands centre. If you follow the signs for this you will arrive close to the lake.

Parking is available both in the playing fields carpark (whilst clearly having your BMAPS permit on show) or within the lake grounds. If parking within the lake grounds then priority is given to OAP’s and Disabled members. Parking is also allowed on the outside of the lake perimeter fence. All parking options are free at this venue.

Potomac Lake

General description

BMAPS acquired the fishing rights to the Potomac in 2019. It had been left derelict for a number of years and was seriously overgrown and in need of some TLC.

The Potomac can be dated back to the 1700’s. Originally a clay pit called “Cole’s Hole”, it was purchased by The Rothschild family in the 1800’s. They landscaped the area and transformed the old Kiln into the Gothic Folley that we see today.

The Potomac can reach approximately 24ft deep when the water levels are up. It is heavily stocked with plenty of carp. Mostly Commons averaging the 12-14lb mark. Since our tenure, the largest carp has been a 25.4lb Common. Although we cannot be sure of exactly how big the carp run to, locals are certain there are a few 30lb plus fish present. The lake also holds a good head of Pike, again rumoured to go to 20lb plus and having previously held the British second at a whopping 38lb 4oz!

We run a limited number of Night fishing permits on this venue.

Known Species

It is heavily stocked with plenty of carp. Mostly Commons averaging the 12-14lb mark. Since our tenure, the largest carp has been a 25.4lb Common. Although we cannot be sure of exactly how big the carp run to, locals are certain there are a few 30lb plus fish present. The lake also holds a good head of Pike, again rumoured to go to 20lb plus.

Carp
Common Carp
Eel
Mirror Carp
Perch
Pike
Roach
Rudd
Opening hours

24/7

We run a limited number of Night fishing permits on this venue.

Access & Parking

We have our own park access gate situated on Lional Road with a combi lock which can be used 24/7. The entire lake is also fenced off from the rest of the park and there is another combi lock on the gate to the lake itself. All members will be provided with the codes when they join.

There is parking in the parks own car park which is accessed via Popes Lane or alternatively on street parking on Lional Road which is standard pay and display.