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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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Sea Fishing in Hampshire and Isle of Wight

by Hugh Stoker Mill House Publications [1992]
ISBN: 9780950808840
Buy this book from Amazon.co.uk

Fishing & The Isle Of Wight

http://www.isleofwight-fishing.com
Welcome to the only web pages you probably will ever need for Freshwater Angling on the Isle of Wight...

Isle of Wight Fishing

http://www.touristnetuk.com/SO/ISLEW/activities/fishing/index.asp
Isle of Wight - Angling, game fishing, sea fishing, etc.

Freshwater - The Tackle Box

The Tackle Box - 3 Whittingham Place, Avenue Road, Freshwater, Isle of Wight PO40 9UR - 01983 752260

Newport - Scotties Tackle Shop

http://www.isleofwight-fishing.com/018.htm
11 Lugley Street, NEWPORT. Isle of Wight. Tel: 01983 522115 also in Sandown

Ryde - The Screaming Reel

55 St. Johns Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 2RW - 01983 568745

Ryde - Union Sports Isle of Wight Angling Centre

2 Union Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 2EA - 01983 616636

Shanklin - Stuarts Bait & Tackle 2

23-25 Clarendon Road, Shanklin PO37 6DP - 01983 868 100

Shanklin - UK Hooks Limited

http://www.uk-hooks.com
UK Hooks Limited - Unit A2, Whitecross Business Centre, Whitecross Lane, Shanklin, Isle of Wight PO37 7EJ - 0044 (0) 1983 868687

Totland Bay - Tackle Box

Broadway, Totland Bay, Isle of Wight, PO39 0BX - 01983 752260

Gunville Lake

Fishery
Satellite View
Gunville Lake is the oldest fishery owned by the Isle of Wight Freshwater Angling Association. The Lake formed part of the brick works which made bricks for the Prison at Albany. Then around 1933 it filled with water to an area of 4 1/2 acres and twenty feet deep in places. It is rumoured that the engine that was used to pull clay to the foundry still lies at the bottom of the lake. This lake is for members and permit holders only STRICTLY no fishing before obtaining permit. Permits are available from Scotties Tackle Shop...

Hale Manor Lakes

Satellite View
Hale Farm, Hale Common, Newport, Isle of Wight...

Marvel Lakes

Fishery
Satellite View
Marvel Farm, Marvel Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight - Private trout fishery with strictly limited membership open only to season ticket holders and, by prior arrangement, residents of properties owned by the Isle of Wight Farm and Country Holiday Group. Two lakes totaling 5.5 acres in a beautiful and peaceful setting in the centre of the Isle of Wight...

Meadow Lakes

Streamfed purpose dug lake of 1 acre set in rural area. Clear shallow water. We are alsoa Coarse Fishery with Carp up to 23lbs...

Merstone Fisheries

Fishery
Satellite View;
Merstone Fisheries became a project in 1992 when we purchased an eleven and a half acre field and submitted plans for development. A great deal of effort and hard work followed but the rewards are available for all to see. We now have on this site, three lakes with a total area of approaching six acres of water, the depth approx. 2 metres & varies 1 metre depending on the season...

Nettlecombe Farm

Fishery
Satellite View
If you enjoy fishing then you should take advantage of our three lakes that are located a 150 yard stroll down the lane, which is also accessible by car. These man made but now wholly naturalised lakes cover an area of 1.5 acres and are well-stocked with carp, roach and tench of various sizes. The largest recorded fish caught from these lakes to date was a 20lb carp caught by a 12 year old boy...

Rookley Country Park

http://www.fisheries.co.uk/rookley/index.htm
Satellite View
There can't be many venues in the UK where you need to catch a ferry before you can go fishing - but Rookley Country Park near the centre of the Isle of Wight is one of them!..

Somerton Reservoir

Fishery
Satellite View
The whole site has been revamped during August most of the trees growing in the wall have been removed and all the path ways have been cleared. You can walk the entire site in flip flops and not get your feet wet. Bivvies cut outs have been started and hope to be completed later this year. New drains at the park and ride makes the path look great only time will tell is we are successful in keeping this area dry. Shrubs have been planted between swims along the main road side but Please be careful of them at this time...

The Island Fish Farm

http://www.islandfishfarm.co.uk
Satellite View
The Island Fish Farm is a purpose built Angling Complex and Trout Farm with B&B and self catering accommodation. We are 1 mile off the southwest coast of the Isle of Wight and are located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty between the villages of Shorwell and Brighstone...

White Oak Coarse Fishing

Satellite View
White Oak Coarse Fishing, Mr J S Dwight - Phone: 01983 531391

Bembridge (IOW) Angling Club

Secretary - Latimer Raod, North Quay, St. Helens, Ryde PO33 1XJ

Isle of Wight Freshwater Angling Association

http://www.isleofwight-fishing.com/002.htm
Fisheries, Officers, Members Photos, Trophies etc...

Western Wight Angling Club

http://www.btinternet.com/~fishwight/
Shore fishing club...

Marvel Cottage - Newport

Fishing
Situated on the edge of one of the Isle of Wight's Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Marvel Cottage enjoys stunning views across lakes to the downs beyond. Centrally located the cottage makes an ideal base from which to explore the Island and enjoy its many amenities... Marvel Farm, Marvel Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 3DT

Ocean Blue Coastal Retreats

Cottages
Built on a series of terraces on the lower slopes of St Boniface Down, the timeless village of Bonchurch is recognized as much for its natural beauty as it is for its historical connections...

Bembridge - Cachalot Charters

http://www.cachalot-charters.co.uk
Come aboard the Robert Mark, licensed for 12, fully equipped for angling and complete with toilet & galley for a great day's fishing...

Ryde - Harry Ho Fishing Charter

Charter
The "Harry Ho!" is skippered by Mick Fletcher From Ryde Harbour. Mick can cater for a vast range of different trips and needs of the angler,from Mackeral trips lasting a couple of hours, to night time expeditions targeting big Conger Eels around Bembridge Ledge and Culver...

Ventnor - Ocean Blue

http://www.oceanblueseacharters.co.uk/sea_charters/
The south coast of the island has long been regarded as one of the best mackerel fishing grounds in England, with mackerel regularly seen in the summer splashing at the surface. On early summer mornings you may see a strip of shiny whitebait and sand eels just above the high tide mark. This is where the mackerel have chased the tiny fish up onto the beach as the tide is going out...

Fishing & The Isle Of Wight

http://www.isleofwight-fishing.com
Welcome to the only web pages you PROBABLY will ever need for Freshwater Angling on the Isle of Wight...

Fishing on the Isle of Wight

Information
The Isle of Wight is an ideal destination for a fishing holiday, the visiting angler is very well catered for. Most styles of Sea and Freshwater angling can be done on or around the Island. For Freshwater anglers, ponds, reservoirs and streams hold most species including Trout, Carp, Perch, Rudd and Roach...

Fishing on the Isle of Wight

Information
The Island provides a wealth of shore and boat fishing, and sheltered conditions can always be found, Bass are the main quarry for beach anglers, but pollack, conger, mackerel, pouting, thornback rays, flatfish and wrasse, with occasional tope, are also taken. Black bream, skate and shark are caught by boat anglers as well as the species already mentioned. Cod run regularly to 20lb in autumn...
 
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