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Bowyers Water
This 35 acre mature water is the oldest gravel pit in the Lee Valley Park. The venue has uncluttered banks and a limited number of swims present. Bowyers Water is full of features i.e. gravel bars, plateaus, islands and big beds of lily pads.
Permit
Day & Night
Price (£) Adult
156.60
Price (£) Concessions
127.50
Max No. Rods
3
Open all year
Yes
Species
The water contains Specimen Carp, Tench, Bream, Rudd and Pike. Bowyers Water is predominantly fished for its good looking Carp where the majority of the fish are over 30lb including some cracking Commons.
Hotspots
The pit has many underwater features including bars, plateaus, gullies, tree stumps and expansive weed beds. Don't ignore the islands and shallow areas. The swims on the lake are very comfortable being formal and constructed to a very high standard.
Tips
The fish come out to most modern Carp rigs and baits, with action coming during both daytime and night.
Restrictions
There is a limit of three rods per angler. Anglers should be aware of fishing in the vicinity of overhead power cables. Poles are not permitted on the western bank. Known as a particularly shallow gravel pit Bowyers Water may encounter substantial aquatic weed cover during the summer months.
As a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and a SPA RAMSAR Site, Natural England along with the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority must ensure the balance between flora and Fauna is maintained therefore please refer to rule No1.
Permits
Due to the SSSI designation Bowyers Water is managed as a limited member Day/Night Season Permit fishery therefore a waiting list is in operation for this venue. For details on the current waiting list position contact the 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
A car park is available at Pindar Road, approximately ten minutes walk from the fishery and limited spaces are available adjacent to Waltham Common Lock. A security key is required for these car parks (See application form).
Location
Access from Windmill Lane, Cheshunt, Herts.
Bowyers Water Gallery
Forthcoming Events
Solo Skate Competition
15/03/2010
Ringing the Changes
20/03/2010
Wonderful Winter Wetlands
21/03/2010
Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile
21/03/2010
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