Admirals Walk is a 25 acre open gravel pit with natural banks and informal swims. There are numerous underwater features including gravel bars, and gullies and dense submerged weed beds.
Species
Main species are Pike. The water also contains a number of specimen Carp, Tench, Bream and Eels.
Hotspots
Find the gaps in the year-round weed beds, particularly clear areas, gravel bars and shelves.
Tips
Try Drift-Floating a deadbait to cover a larger area when targeting the Pike. The better fish tend to be caught on ledgered dead baits. Wary Carp are easily spooked, a subtle approach is required. Keep off the skyline as much as possible and use bank side vegetation for cover. Crayfish are present so the use of air-dried and artificial baits is recommended for Carp.
Restrictions
Angling is from dawn to dusk only. ‘Bait’ fishing for Pike is only allowed between the 1st October and the 31st March, however the use of lures is permitted all year round. Live baits must be caught from the venue. Night fishing is not allowed and day tickets are not available for this site.
Permit holders may use a maximum of three rods.
NB – access around the lake can be difficult due to excess water, muddy terrain and grazing cattle.
Permits
The fishery is controlled as a Day Only Season Permit water.
Permits are available via postal application only from Lee Valley Regional Park Fisheries Office.
Contact
Fisheries Office, Holyfield Hall Farm Stubbins Hall Lane, Crooked Mile (B194), Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 2EG.
Telephone 01992 892291 or send an e-mail to fisheries@leevalleypark.org.uk
Parking
This fishery does not have an allocated formal car park.
Nearest Lee Valley Car Park is at Essex Road, Dobbs Weir. Alternatively, being dropped off and picked up at Conker Lane is advised.
Location
Admirals Walk Lake, Conker Lane, off Admirals Walk, Hoddesdon, Herts.