Glen Faba
Introduction
Glen Faba is situated in what can only be described as a very sensitive area being unique due to unusual complexities of access to the Lake, the ownership of the surrounding land and the need to protect and develop the biodiversity of the site as a whole.
Therefore it is imperative that as this fishery is opened for angling there are a number of stipulations put in place to protect the lakes integrity, flora and fauna, and prevent any angling associated use of the lake offending neighbouring residents and landowners.
In view of this it has become necessary to ensure all potential members formally apply to the Fisheries in writing whereby all applications will be assessed.
Glen Faba is a mature gravel pit of almost 120 acres in size. The lake is a maze of gravel bars, islands, points and bays with silty depths of 25 to over 30ft in many places, hence location is the key to catching and currently there are no designated swims.
Once located the fish are not always difficult to catch. However this lake has never been officially stocked and the exceptionally low stock levels in such a naturally rich waterhas led to high growth rates.
Species
Glen Faba holds a small number of Carp, however these are predominantly in the 30 - 40lb+ size range.
Hotspots
For the Carp, find features such as bars, plateaus, holes in weed beds and gullies. The north section is very under-fished and could be worth persevering with.
Tips
This water is a conservation area and fish are frequently seen in the margins of the numerous secluded bays. The water suits the mobile angler as the low stocking level means that fish location is paramount.
Restrictions
There is a limit of four rods per angler. The 'Out of Bounds' areas are not to be fished without exception. DO NOT under any circumstances park across any gates or entrances.
Permits
Glen Faba is controlled as a limited member Day/Night Season Permit fishery. A waiting list is in operation for this fishery. For details on permit availability see the News page on this site.
Parking
There is now a small limited space car park at the Glen Faba Road enterance, key purchase is available to current and new members. Please note: If the car park is full you cannot park in the adjacent road or track as your vehicle will be towed away.
Location
Glen Faba Road, Roydon, Essex.
SPECIFIC RULES IN ADDITION TO GENERAL FISHERIES RULES FOR GLEN FABA
- Before fishing this Lake you must ensure that you are totally familiar with both sets of rules
- Up to four rods can be used by each angler, the maximum distance between all four rods being four metres.
- This Lake is not an exclusive angling venue and is managed for its biodiversity, therefore any areas sectioned off for Conservation work i.e. Habitat improvement, planting etc are totally out of bounds until further notification (signage and/or letter)
- There are currently no parking areas allocated to this fishery. All vehicles must be either parked in the car park if space is available or alternatively in public areas and are left totally at the owners risk and remain their responsibility. Any vehicle found obstructing any entrance or road to the Glen Faba site may be removed and the recovery/storage cost levied upon the owner.
- Only footpaths leading to and around the perimeter of the lake as marked in the map accompanying the permit can be used
- Angling on this lake will be continually monitored, whereby any problems caused by the members or the angling concession applied to this lake can necessitate the total removal of angling from this fishery at any given time.
- All general fishery rules apply.
- Any breach of these specific rules (1- 5) will invalidate your permit and any additional angling permit held within the LVRPA.