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You will notice that there is no introduction to this section yet. 



I would like to fill this gap with an introduction from a local angler [or someone who is a frequent visiting fisherman] for every one of the geographical pages on Fatfisherman.com.

The many thousands of anglers now regularly using these pages prefer to read something written by someone who can see the area from an insider's point of view. They know the best spots, not just the ones that first time or overseas visitors usually visit or that are well known outside of the area. 



Each introduction carries the e-mail address of the contributor so that anglers can get in touch with them if, for example, they are planning a trip [unless the contributor is unable to do this] so it could bring you extra business if you own a local fishery or tackleshop, charter boat or magazine etc. 



Please get in touch if you feel you can contribute an introduction to this page - you don't have to be an expert; I'm not!

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Adams Mill Fishery - Bedford

Holds the current record for Barbel Barbus barbus at 21lb 1oz caught by Grahame King in 2006

Withy Pool - Henlow

Currently holds the record for Wels [or European] Catfish - 62lb 0oz 0dr (28.123 kilos)[1997: R Garner]

Bedfordshire Rivers

http://matchfishinguk.com/index_files/bedfordshirerivers.htm
Annotated list of fishable rivers in Bedfordshire...

Ampthill - Canny Carper

Canny Carper, Houghton Park Farm, Hazelwood Lane, Ampthill, Bedfordshire - 01525 403274

Arlesey - Mainly Tackle

41 High Street, Arlesey, Bedfordshire SG15 6SW - 01462 631504

Arlesey - Thompson Tackle

2b Hitchin Road, Arlesey, Bedfordshire SG156RP - 01462 835269

Bedford - Chiltern Bait

http://www.chilternbait.co.uk
Pike Farm/London Rd, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK453LR - 01234 740356 - Chiltern Bait Services was established in 1996 primarily as a rolling service to carp anglers in and around the Colne Valley. Over the last 10 years we have expanded to such an extent that we now roll the frozen range for Carp Co. and supply our own range of quality, food carp baits to anglers both at home and across Europe...

Bedford - Dixon Brothers

95 Tavistock St, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK402RR - 01234 267145

Bedford - Sportsmans Lodge

3-5 Howard St, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK403HS - 01234 269724

Bedford - Tavistock Angling

95 Tavistock St, Bedford, MK40 - 01234 267 145‎

Biggleswade - Manor Farm Fishing – Tackle Barn

http://www.manorfarmfishing.co.uk/store/
The Tackle Barn at Manor Farm Fishing is open 7 days a week from 8am weekdays and from 7am on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays…

Biggleswade - Walker’s Pitch

http://www.walkerspitch.co.uk
Welcome to Walker’s Pitch, Biggleswade’s only Fishing Tackle shop. We are stockists of Drennan, ESP, Fox, Shimano, Ultima, Gardner, Okuma, Prologic, Preston Innovations, Middy, Korum, SonuBaits, KC Carpa Floats, Interlok, Dynamite Baits, Kryston, Korda, JRC, Solar, Mainline, Wychwood, and many more - 01767 316700

Dunstable - Dunstable Angling Centre

http://www.dunstableangling.com
67 Katherine Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4NP - 01582 607 045‎ - Welcome to Dunstable Angling. We are a small family run fishing tackle business based in Katherine Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire. We offer quality fishing tackle at superb prices...

Dunstable - First Line Tackle

http://www.siparr.myzen.co.uk
Unit 2 & 3 Bull Pond Lane, Dunstable, Bedfordshire - 01582 608085 - Bedfordshire's premiere fishing tackle shop. We have a huge range of all the latest brands and are constantly changing stock. So for the latest prices and the very best deals around...

Dunstable - Pedders Angling Stores

110 Victoria St, Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU63BA - 01582 668643

Dunstable - Tons of Tackle Fishing Tackle

http://www.tonsoftackleuk.com
01582 603455 - 10, Bowles Way, Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU6 3LX - Welcome to tons of tackle, we have hundreds of new products in stock for this season and are adding to the range every week. So keep an eye out for new products as they arrive...

Flitwick - Strike Electronic Fishing

01525 715274 - 14, Easton Rd, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK45 1EU

Great Billington - KC Tackle

Kings Farm Estate, Stanbridge Rd, Great Billington, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9JH‎ - 01525 378 108‎

Ivinghoe Aston - Willis Fishing Products

Tel: 01525 222644 - Ivinghoe Aston, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire LU7 9DF

Kempston - Bleak Hall Sports

http://www.bleakhallsports.co.uk
We are a fishing tackle and gun shop situated at: 1 & 65 HIGH STREET, KEMPSTON, BEDFORD, MK42 7BT - 01234 852530

Leighton Buzzard - George Browns

http://www.brownsofleightonbuzzard.co.uk
In 1830, 19 year-old George Brown moved 8 miles from Houghton Regis to start a business as a blacksmith in Leighton Buzzard. Nobody knew why George made the move, but his decision led to the foundation of a business that has been an important part of Leighton Buzzard's commercial scene for the last 175 years. In 1841, George purchased the forge he carried out carried out his trade, along with an adjoining building in Leck Street, now known as Lake Street…

Leighton Buzzard - Terminal Tackle

4 Friday Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire LU77AN - 01525 370779

Luton - Leslies of Luton

http://www.leslies-luton.co.uk
For over 30 years Leslies of Luton has brought you the best quality and value in discount fishing tackle through our shop, mail order and online shops. We opened the doors to our shop in 1972 and have seen many changes in the needs of anglers and in the popularity of different fishing styles. In this time we have seen and been part of, the rise of carp and specialist fishing to the point where many of you fish exclusively for carp, barbel and other specimen fish now…

Luton - Zebco Sports UK

11-13 Dencora Business Park/Scott Rd/Sundon Park, Luton, Bedfordshire LU33BF - 01582 492200

Sandy - Enterprise Tackle

http://www.enterprisetackle.co.uk
Welcome to the new Enterprise Tackle website. We are the U.K’s leading manufacturer of imitation baits and were the first to produce the now famous “Popup sweetcorn”. Our “fake” baits are now used by many of Britain’s top carp and specialist angler’s and have caught thousands of specimen bream, tench and carp, including the country’s biggest common Benson, and mirror Two Tone...

Sharnbrook - Sharnbrook Tackle

http://www.sharnbrooktackle.com
12 Perring Close, Sharnbrook, Bedford, MK44 - 01234 781 902‎ - Sharnbrook Tackle is dedicated to seek out quality products and market them at a reasonable price. This WEB site has been designed to let you see just what is available from Sharnbrook Tackle, and gives you information on local dealers who may stock the products that you wish to purchase. We will continuously update the list of dealerships for you convenience.

Shefford - Andy's Angling Centre

http://www.andysangling.co.uk
19 High Street, Shefford, Bedfordshire SG17 5DD - 01462 850061 - Andy's Angling Centre is the best stocked tackle shop in Mid Bedfordshire. We are here to help make the most of your time on the Bank Right Products, Right Prices, Right Service. Give us a call we are here to help you!

Airman Pit - Henlow Camp

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Controlled by the Shefford & District AA

Ampthill Reservoir - Ampthill

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Ampthill Park, Woburn Street, Ampthill, Bedfordshire - controlled by Ampthill Angling Club...

Beckerings Park Farm Reservoir - Steppingley

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Beckerings Park Farm Reservoir is a 5 Acre irrigation reservoir and has been fished exclusively by Luton AC members since 1987 with almost the entire stock of fish being introduced by the Club since that time...

Blue Lagoon & Green Lagoon - Arlesey

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Arlesey, Letchworth, Bedfordshire - Contact: Letchworth & District Angling Association Mr Theakston 01462 620448 - The Blue Lagoon was used for chalk extraction by the brick company. It's very deep in places, up to 45 feet. This can provide some of the best Tench fishing for miles. With most species stocked it holds some pretty big Carp, Tench and Pike...

Broom Lake - Stanford

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Controlled by Shefford & District AA

Chestnut Pool Fishery - Langford

http://www.chestnutpool.co.uk
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Off Church Street, Landgford, Near Biggleswade SG18 9QT - “Chestnut” as it has become affectionately known is widely recognised as one of the countries top day ticket fisheries. The 3 acre lake is regularly fished by the UK’s top anglers including Bob Nudd, Mark Pollard and Steve Ringer to name just a few. The fishery is also a firm favourite with the angling Press...

Elstow Pits - Elstow

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Contact: 01908 645135 or 01908 647320 - A syndicate water comprising two large pits holding large fish...

Fancott Fishery - Nr Toddington

http://www.fancottfishery.co.uk
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Contact: Mark Burley - 01525 877744 - We prefer all anglers to book in advance, that way we can keep an eye on your cars while you fish in perfect safety…

Felmersham Pits - Felmersham

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During the second World War gravel was extracted from Felmersham gravel pits to be used in the construction of local war-time air fields and other military needs. Over the decades the disused and flooded gravel pits have been managed as a nature reserve and they provide a protected area for many varieties of flora and fauna. It is also important as bird sanctuary, both as a breeding habitat and for birds on migration...

Henlow Bridge Lakes - Henlow

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Located on the boundary between Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire just outside of Henlow, we cater for camping, caravans, fishing, walks and conservation. We are open all year round and access is easy as we are just off the A507, which can be accessed from junction 10 of the A1(M)…

Heron Lake Carp Fishery - St.Neots

http://www.heronlake.org.uk
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Contact: Syndicate leader: Alan Fleming 07802 902215 or email carpcatcher@heronlake.org.uk A mature six acre estate type lake set in the Bedfordshire countryside close to the River Ouse and a nature reserve. The lake itself has 3 islands, many gravel bars, lily pads and excellent bank side cover. A good head of approximately 60 carp weighing upto 41lb...

Houghton Regis Quarry - Dunstable

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Houghton road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire is controlled by Dunstable Angling Club

Ivel Valley Fisheries - Shefford

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Contact: Ivel Valley Fisheries, Mr D Cage, 01462 638046

Jones Pit - Heath & Reach

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Off the A5, Heath and Reach, Near Leighton Buzzard, Beds. LU7 9RA - This mature, water-filled sand pit is CEMEX Angling’s longest-established catfish water. Stocked with fish from Woburn Abbey, the home of the first British catfish, many years ago....

Lakeside Farm Fishery - Leighton Buzzard

http://www.lakesidefishery.com
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Wing Road, Cublington, Bedfordshire LU7 0LF - 01296 682201 - Lakeside Farm Fishery offers visitors a warm and friendly welcome. We offer a coarse lake, a trout lake, a lodge for anglers and facilities for days out for corporate and other groups...

Little Heath Farm Fishery - Gamlingay

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Little Heath Road, Gamlingay, Sandy, Bedfordshire SG19 3LL - 01767 650301 - A single 6.25 acre natural trout lake set in fields and woods, very picturesque. Clear water. Depth between eleven and twenty feet...

Manor Farm Fishing - Lower Caldecote

http://www.manorfarmfishing.co.uk
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Manor Farm is situated in the county of Bedfordshire, only 45 miles north of London, with easy access from the A1. Milton Keynes, Cambridge and Peterborough are also under an hour's drive away. Manor Farm is set amongst 86 acres of grass and woodland, and as such attracts a wide range of bird and wildlife…

Marston Pits - Marston Moreteyne

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Station Road, Marston Moreteyne, Bedfordshire

North House Lake - Wyboston

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Controlled by Luton Angling Club - lthough referred to by the owners as Brawns Farm Lake, the club has always called it North House Lake, the Club has had fishing rights on North House since 1972...

Park Farm Fisheries - Eaton Bray

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There are three coarse lakes: THE MOAT is stocked with all types of coarse fish, Pike, Tench, Bream, Carp, Roach and Rudd, and is suitable for all types of fisherman. THE NEW LEISURE LAKE is fully stocked with Silver fish and smaller Carp; this is also suitable for all standards of fisherman. THE CARP LAKE: This spectacular lake is set in the far corner of the farm, with beautiful scenery. It is stocked with the larger Carp, ranging from 7lb - 30lb, not for the novice fisherman...

Poppy Hill Farm Fishery - Langford

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...all the lakes on Poppy Hill are mixed fishery and you will find most species in here. Carp to over 20lb, Pike to over 20lb, Tench to 10lb plus quality Roach Rudd and Perch. Bream average about 5lb-6lb although there have been some reports of fish into double figures; in fact several were stocked at 9lb in 1999...

Rackley Hills Lake - Leighton Buzzard

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An LBAC water, Rackley Hills lake is an old sand quarry, disused for many years it has matured into an attractive lake. Despite the surrounding factory units anglers can feel as if they are in a countryside setting...

Radwell & Sharnbrook Pits - Radwell

http://www.vauxhallanglingclub.co.uk
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Controlled by the Vauxhall Angling Club

River Ivel - Biggleswade

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Manor Farm, Lower Caldecot, Near Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9BB - This stretch of the River Ivel is a small-river fishery that seems to get better as the season progresses, especially once the weed begins to die back. Chub are the main target species and the chance of a 5lb fish is not uncommon although barbel are present in this stretch to specimen sizes...

River Ouse - Harold Lodge Farm

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Harrold Lodge Farm, Carlton Road, Harrold, Near Olney, Bedfordshire. MK43 7JU - A well-stocked section of the River Ouse best suited to the pleasure or match angler...

River Ouse - Stoke Goldington

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Several stretches of river controlled by the Ampthill Angling Club...

River Ouzel - Nr Bletchley

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A number of lengths of the Ouzel are controlled by Leighton Buzard Angling Club...

River Ouzel Lake - Stoke Hammond

Club Water
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A LBAC water, Turner's lake was dug a number of years ago and is now open for our members to fish. This small lake is shallow and easy to access. It is perfect for young anglers, being safe and stocked with smaller fish. The lake contains small carp, roach, rudd, bream, perch, gudgeon and some koi. This lake is easily accessed but well tucked away in fields by the River Ouzel...

South Lagoon - Wyboston

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Controlled by Luton Angling Club - The South Lagoon at the Wyboston Lakes Complex is a 20 Acre lake which was formerly gravel workings, Members or Day Ticket Anglers may fish any numbered swim round the southern end of the lagoon to the river inlet...

Stanford Pit - Stanford

http://www.shefforddaa.org.uk/Club%20Waters%20and%20maps.htm#Stanford_Pit
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Controlled by the Shefford & District AA - Located near the crossroads by the Green Man PH in Stanford...

Stewartby Lake - Stewartby

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The lake contains roach, roach/rudd hybrids, rudd, bream, tench, perch, pike and zander. There are also a few carp and eels, but these are caught rarely. The lake is open all year round with no closed season. We hold 2 matches a year the first is the course match (september) and the second is the predator match (november). Stewartby Water Sports allow a small number of fishing boats to use the lake...

Summerfields Trout Fishery - Haynes

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Haynes, Bedfordshire - 01462 813209 - Man made reservoir with bailiff on site, set amidst farmland. Clear water is up to 10 meters deep in places. Stocked weekly with quality fish...

Tall Trees -Nr Milton Keynes

http://www.talltreesfishery.com
...Originally 3 pools, the far pool was filled in around 1940, used as a war time bottle dump, many old curious bottles and pottery items have been found around the far bank. when the rear pool was completely filled the last two pools were left to create a natural lake. The two remaining pools were then connected either side to leave what is now the island... 07775 613235 - JAY@TALLTREESFISHERY.COM

Three Island Lake - Stewkley

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Mount Pleasant Farm, Dunton Road, Stewkley, Bedfordshire LU7 0LU - 01525 240451 - Three Island Lake opened for fishing six years ago and offers anglers enjoyable day-ticket fishing or angling breaks away from it all in either a homely, comfortable and clean Bed and Breakfast or their own touring caravan or tent...

Tiddenfoot - Leighton Buzzard

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A LBAC water, Tiddenfoot is situated on the outskirts of Leighton Buzzard. The land is owned by South Bedfordshire District Council and forms part of the Tiddenfoot Park. The lake is a flooded sand/gravel quarry. It is well established with good weed growth and a very rich food supply. Depths are variable, with the shallow side of a few feet to 20 feet in the deeper areas. The lake is well stocked with many species of fish. Catfish to 60lb are present in the lake...

Tingrith Coarse Fishery - Tingrith

http://www.tingrithfishery.co.uk
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Tingrith Fishery, Tingrith, Bedfordshire MK17 9EW - info@tingrithfishery.co.uk - 01525 714012 - Set in stunning Bedfordshire countryside, Tingrith Fishery is an idyllic and relaxing angling environment. Over 50 years old and bordering the Woburn Abbey Estate, the fishery consists of three distinctly individual lakes set in 21 acres of mature countryside...

Tingrith Manor Lake - Tingrith

http://www.vauxhallanglingclub.co.uk
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The lake is exclusive to members of the Vauxhall Angling Club...

Toddington Fishery - Toddington

http://www.toddingtonfisheries.co.uk
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Toddington Fishery is set in a quiet corner of rural Bedfordshire. Originally dug out some 15 years ago and stocked with a variety of coarse fish including roach, perch, tench, bream, with carp to 22lb and catfish to 37lb...

Waterend Fisheries - Maulden

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Water End Road, Maulden, Bedford MK45 2BD‎ - 01525 403310‎ - Water End Fisheries is a family run day ticket coarse fishing site in the heart of rural Bedfordshire offering the opportunity to test your skill on our three one acre canals stocked with a wide variety of fish ranging in size from last years fry up to 35+lbs...

Westminster Pool - Ampthill

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Small mixed stillwater controlled by Ampthill Angling Club...

Willington Lake - Willington

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Controlled by Shefford & District AA - Species: Carp (30lb+), pike (30lb+), bream (10lb+), tench (10lb+), rudd, perch, roach and chub....

Withy Pool - Henlow Camp

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Bedford Road, Henlow Camp, Bedford - this is a syndicate water

Woodland Lake & Barretts Mere - Tingrith

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Woodland Lake is a former sandpit and fishing at this venue was acquired in Summer 2008, The lake had not been fished before and has been completely developed by the landowner and Luton Angling Club for their exclusive use. A huge thank you goes to all our volunteer members for their help getting the venue ready...

Ampthill & District Angling & Fish Preservation Society

http://www.ampthillac.org.uk
Attractive website in Flash

Bedford Angling Club

http://www.bedfordanglingclub.org.uk
Mrs M E Appleton - 18 Moriston Road, Bedford MK41 7UG Secretary@bedfordanglingclub.org.uk - Bedford Angling Club is a river based angling club with seven waters on the Great Ouse in and around Bedford. As a river only club the statutory restriction relating to the close season (i.e. no fishing in the period 15 March to 15 June inclusive) applies to all its waters....

Blunham & District Angling Club

http://www.blunhamac.co.uk/index.html
Welcome to the Blunham and district angling club web site, the club was originally founded in 1949 and still remains based in the village of Blunham in Bedfordshire. The club has a good range of both still waters and rivers from the experienced to new angler. Take your time to look through the site and feel feel to E-mail me with any questions you may have...

East Midlands Trout Fishers Association

http://www.emtfa.co.uk
East Midlands Trout Fishers Association was formed in 1967 when a group of anglers met in a hotel in Bedford. At that time Grafham Water was under construction to provide water to the Eastern Counties. It was planned that the reservoir, when completed, would be stocked with Rainbow and Brown Trout. The original stock fish gained weight at an astonishing rate. When the reservoir opened for angling in the 1960's catches were fantastic. Many anglers made the transition from coarse fishing to trout fishing and Grafham quickly became the country's premier still water trout fishery. EMTFA became one of the regions most successful Fishing Associations and became renowned for producing competition anglers of the highest calibre...

Ivel Protection Association

G Palmer, 5 Brockwell, Oakley, Beds MK43 7TD

Kempston Angling Club

K Green 
24 The Elms, Kempston, Beds

Leighton Buzzard Angling Club

http://www.lbac.co.uk
Three of the most well known catfish waters are available to you for only £35 a year. Join now and catch a big cat or a carp, tench, chub, crucian, zander, bream or rudd! Join LBAC now for only £35 - Great fishing at a bargain price...

Letchworth Garden City Angling Association

http://www.letchworthangling.org.uk
Letchworth Garden City Angling Association has a membership of 650 full paying members made up from Seniors , Juniors / Senior Citizens and Disabled anglers. Membership runs from 1st May to the 30th April, although we operate a closed season at Poppy Hill from 1st April to the 15 June inclusive. Usual Environment Agency closed season by-laws apply to the rivers... Fatfisherman - One of the best angling club websites on the net! If I gave awards it would get one.

Luton Angling Club

http://www.lutonac.org
Luton Angling Club was founded in 1922 and offers a varied range of Venues including Several Lakes, River Stretches and over 12 miles of the Grand Union Canal. All of our Stillwaters and Canal Stretches are available all year round…

Shefford & District Angling Association

http://www.shefforddaa.org.uk
12 Church Square, Leighton Buzzard, Beds LU7 1AE - The association established over a century ago is the local coarse fishing society based in the town of Shefford. SDAA has an open membership with no joining fee for new members. The association controls the fishing rights on several excellent lakes and premier stretches of the rivers...

Stewartby Water Sports Club Angling Section

http://www.stewartby-watersports.org.uk/Fishing.html
Established in 1972, SWSC Angling Section has access to one of the largest lakes in the Herts, Beds & Bucks area. We share the lake with our Sailing, Water-skiing and Powerboat racing colleagues with ample room for all...

Vauxhall Angling Club

http://www.vauxhallanglingclub.co.uk
The Vauxhall Angling Club is based in Luton, Beds and is operated as a traditional members Club, run by anglers for anglers...

Bedfordshire Specimen Anglers [BSA] Forums

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...why not visit our 'Forums' get or give advice or simply have a general chat with fishing fanatics just like you, make new friends arrange days out and chat about fishing to your hearts content. With so many plans for much more in the future can you really afford not to be a member...

Three Island Lake Fishery & B&B

http://www.fisheries.co.uk/threeislandlake/index.htm
Three Island Lake opened for fishing five years ago and offers anglers enjoyable day-ticket fishing or angling breaks away from it all in either a homely, comfortable and clean Bed and Breakfast, their own touring caravan or tent, or unusual one-man Shepherds' Huts…

World Sport Fishing

http://www.worldsportfishing.com
Staploe Rd, Wyboston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3AT - 01480 403 293‎ - Our aim is to make your Fishing Holiday or Shooting Holiday experience as fantastic as it should be. Take a look through our many packages using the menus on the left of the page, and see how easy it could be for you to be experiencing one of these amazing destinations. All our destinations are hand selected and tested - we take pride in this, and it is just one of our policies to ensure you get the holiday you deserve....

Bedfordshire Specimen Anglers [BSA]

http://www.bedfordshirespecimenanglers.co.uk
Bedfordshire specimen anglers is run by anglers for anglers and is now building in size and reputation. We are passionate about angling pure and simple. So why not visit our 'Forums' get or give advice or simply have a general chat with fishing fanatics just like you, make new friends arrange days out and chat about fishing to your hearts content. With so many plans for much more in the future can you really afford not to be a member...
 
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