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Orchid Lakes, Dorchester

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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Abingdon - E & R Goff

E & R Goff - 01235 553001 - 11-13 Bridge Street, Abingdon, OX14 3HN

Banbury - Castaway Fishing Tackle

http://www.castawayfishing.co.uk
In our shop you will always find well stocked shelves with superior choice of items no matter what type coarse angling you are interested in. Our friendly and helpful staff are on hand to help and advise…

Bicester - J K Tackle

http://www.jktackle.co.uk
We are a family owned and managed business that has been established since 1985. In 1999 we moved into our present premises in Bicester's main High Street with over 3000 sq ft. We have on display what must be one of the largest displays of specialist tackle anywhere, and we are open 7 days a week…

Chipping Norton - Patrick Findley

Patrick Findley, 23 West Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5EU - 01608 645435

Didcot - Acorn Angling

http://www.acornangling.co.uk
Owned by the respected Angler Tony Gee, Acorn Angling is one of the largest angling stockists and high street names in Oxfordshire, Didcot, just 5 miles south of Oxford, and 6 miles north of Reading, Berkshire. Dealing with all the major fishing manufacturers, we can order-in almost ANY fishing item you can dream of…

Didcot - Didcot Angling Centre

36 Wantage Road, DIDCOT, OX11 0BT - 01235 817005

Eynsham - Bruno's Carp Tackle

http://fishingtackleoxford.co.uk
We are based in Eynsham, Oxfordshire and are only a stones throw away from Linear Fisheries and many other surrounding carp lakes that Oxfordshire has to offer. Whether it is boilies your after or a new rod we can supply you with top quality carp fishing gear....

Faringdon - Turners Tackle & Bait

Turners Tackle & Bait - 4a, Station Road, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 7BN - 01367 241044

Headington - Fishing Tackle Direct

http://www.fishingtackledirect.net
43 Westlands Drive, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 9QS - 01865 751 980 - Fishing Tackle Direct was started by Marc and Chris to inspire and encourage people to go out and enjoy fishing. Our aim is provide quality fishing tackle that is affordable and easy to use...

K & M - Chipping Norton

K & M - 01608 645435 - 23 West Street, Chipping Norton, OX7 5EU

Kiddlington - Predator Angling Centre

http://www.predatoranglingcentre.com
We are a family run business established in 1998, who pride ourselves on customer service. We are able to supply most major brands...

Oxford - Fat Phils Angling Centre

http://www.fatphilsangling.com
334/336 Abingdon Road, Oxford, OX1 4TQ - 01865 20102 - Established some 12 years. Fat Phil's Angling Centre is Oxfords premier angling centre. We cover all aspects of the fishing industry, Coarse, Carp, Sea & Game...

Oxford - Maggots End

Maggots End - 01865 396070 - 43 Barns Road, Oxford, OX4 3QY

Thame - Thame Tackle

Thame Tackle - 01844 212221 - 68 Park Street, Thame, OX9 3HU

Wantage - Bobs Tackle & Bait

Bobs Tackle & Bait - 01235 768000 - 8 Mill Street, Wantage, OX12 9AQ

Wantage - Iain Hockley

Iain Hockley, 78 Grove Street, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7BG - 01235 227228

Witney - R S Baits

http://www.rsbaits.com
All bait products manufactured by RS baits, are subject to bulk purchase discounts & this is accross the entire range. No matter what the combo of pellets/pastes/groundbaits, the reduction still applies...

Witney - State Tackle

http://www.statetackle.co.uk
23 Fettiplace Road, Witney, Oxfordshire OX28 5AP - hether your interests are in coarse, game, match, specimen or sea angling you will find tackle to suit your needs at State Tackle. Our enormous stock represents most of the major manufacturers of fishing tackle available in the UK...

Barnes Lake Fishery - Witney

Fishery
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01865 300343 - Barnes Lake Fishery in Oxfordshire has three day ticket waters for trout anglers. The venue is open all year and is regularly stocked with both Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout. Situated on the A415 near Witney this fishery is popular with sporting anglers. Beginners are also well catered for with a tackle shop and tuition avaible to help everyone get the most from a day on the Lake...

Blenheim Palace Lake - Woodstock

Fishing
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The Lake at Blenheim Palace is renowned for tench, perch and roach fishing in the summer and superior pike fishing in the winter. There are 16 boats available to hire to anglers only on the main lake. Each boat holds a maximum of 3 anglers... Trout fishing also available.

Bridge Lake Fishery - Chacombe

Information
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Bridge Lake Fishery - Wardington Road, Chacombe, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX17 2JU - 01295 750861 or 07854 782492 - Popular with locals but until recently virtually unknown to anglers from more than 10 miles away, Bridge Lake Fishery at Chacombe near Banbury is run by life-long angler Colin Welsh who has improved both the facilities and the sport offered at this small but attractive one-acre spring-fed lake.

Butlers Hill Fishery - Great Rollright

Information
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Butlers Hill Fishery - Great Rollright, Nr Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7 5SJ - 01608 684319 - Further improvements have been made to the fishing at Butlers Hill over the past 18 months with the continued development of Far Pool as a specimen carp pool and the introduction of night fishing on all three waters.

Chad Lakes (Discovery Carp)

http://www.discoverycarp.com
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Chad Lakes - Stow Road, Bledington, Oxon OX7 6XL - 01451 831470 - info@discoverycarp.com - The settled weather has meant that the fishing remains good with most anglers landing fish. Martin Clarke baited up, on Cell and corn over a spod mix of chilli hemp, from swim 12. He slipped his net under a 17.02. Daniel Robinson bivvied up in swim 7 and landed 15 doubles up to a 17 common using sweetcorn over a spod mix...

Clattercote Reservoir - Nr Claydon

http://www.fisheries.co.uk/clattercote/index.htm
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This attractive landscaped feeder reservoir for the Oxford Canal with its fitted wooden walkway has quickly established itself one of British Waterways South East Region's most popular and interesting fisheries... 01295 270796 Clattercote, near Claydon, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX17 1DR

Farmoor Reservoir Trout Fishery - Farmoor

http://www.farmoor-reservoir.com
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Farmoor Trout Fishery - Cumnor Road, Farmoor, Oxford OX2 9NS - 07747 640 707 - Situated 5 miles west of Oxford and surrounded by beautiful countryside views, Farmoor Reservoir is owned and managed by Thames Water. A contstant head of fish is maintained with an annual stocking of 50,000+ rainbow and brown trout. Stocked fish range from 1.1/2lb to 3lb, but soon pack on weight in the food rich water...

Fernhill Farm Coarse Fishery - Banbury

http://www.fernhillfarms.co.uk
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Milcombe, Banbury, Oxon OX15 4RS - 01295 720471 - Coarse Fishing is available at Fernhill Farm and comprises of three mature and well stocked lakes. The first lake is known as the 'Pleasure' lake and is adjacent to the car park, it is the smallest of the three lakes but is very popular, stuffed with fish, many roach, bites are always plentiful, however it does hold some much larger fish including carp to double figures...

Field Farm Fisheries - Launton

http://www.fieldfarmfisheries.co.uk
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Field Farm Fisheries - Field Farm, Launton, Nr Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26 5EL - Set in delightful Oxfordshire countryside, Field Farm Fisheries in Launton nr Bicester is a mixed coarse lake, which is extensively stocked, offering a wide range of fish. Mainly carp, with roach, rudd, tench, bream and golden orfe...

Lockinge Fishery - Wantage

Fishery
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Spread over 1½ miles, and set in parkland and woodland, each lake has its own unique characteristic providing a variety of fly fishing experiences in a tranquil setting, while the diverse layout of the fishery ensures that it is never crowded...

Milton Pools Fishery - Great Milton

http://www.miltonpoolsfishery.co.uk
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Established just over 60 years ago, Milton Pools is one of those little known jewels of the angling world. Set in a delightful location next to the M40 motorway near Oxford, there are seven waters which offer everything from tranquil pleasure fishing for roach to 3lbs and perch to 4lbs to specimen hunting for double figure tench, pike to 30lbs and carp to over 43lbs. In addition, catfish were introduced into the Specimen Lake in December 2007…

Nellbridge Fishery - Aynho Nr Banbury

http://www.nellbridgefishery.com
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Over the past years, our Old Lake has earned itself a reputation for excellent mixed fishing. Situated in a sheltered position, this one acre coarse lake is stocked with carp from 2lb - 16lb, roach, perch and bream. The New Lake is stocked with plenty of mixed size carp (largest recorded is 26lb), tench, roach, rudd and perch. Parking is lakeside, making it an ideal venue foe the disabled angler. For the specimen angler our 5 acre Carp Lake is stocked with large mirror and common carp (you can also expect to catch some good sized perch)). There is a lakeside car park making access easy for the disabled. No poles or keep nets allowed and we ask all our carp anglers to use handling mats and 6lb line...

Orchid Lakes - Dorchester-on-Thames

http://www.orchid-lakes.co.uk
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Situated in the heart of the Thames Valley, just south of Oxford approximately one mile from the delightful and historic village of Dorchester-on-Thames, Orchid Lakes has a long history and fine reputation for providing carp angling which is second to none...

Pimlico Farm - Tusmore

http://www.pimlicofarm.co.uk
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John and Monica Harper, Pimlico Farm, Tusmore, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX27 7SL - 01869 810306 - This is excellent pleasure fishing for both adults and youngsters on quiet secluded waters all adjoining and only 50 metres from the holiday cottages and the fishing lodge...

Richworth Linear Fisheries - Stanton Harcourt

http://www.linear-fisheries.co.uk
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Within the pages of this site you will find information on all our waters and a gallery of photos showing fish caught from the fishery in 2009 and earlier. Whether you are planning your first trip to the Oxford fishery or you are a regular in this site you should find something of interest that will help and stimulate you in your fishing this year...

Rolfs Lake - Holton

http://www.rolfslake.co.uk/
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The venue has produced match weights over 400lb and hundreds of weights over 250lb. In July 2004 a weight of 103lb was only good enough for 17th place in one of the open matches. These fantastic results have become common place at Rolfslake and the top ten anglers in any given match will each record 100lb plus weights - even in winter...

Salford Trout Lakes - Chipping Norton

http://www.salfordtroutlakes.co.uk
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alford, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7 5YZ - 01608 643209 - Species: rainbow trout, brown trout... Salford Trout Lakes is a small privately owned Trout Fishery comprising of two spring fed lakes totalling 8 acres of water set admist beautiful, rural North Cotswold countryside...

Thenford Fishing Lake - Thenford

Fishery
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Formed more than 30 years ago by daming off a local stream in the bottom of a shallow valley, the four-acre Thenford Fishing Lake near Banbury was originally developed as an ornamental feature in the landscape and later stocked with trout. However, the water quickly developed its own indigineous stock of coarse fish which started to attract local anglers...

Trow Pool - Bicester

Fishery
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Trow Pool is a closed coarse fishery near Bicester, Oxford, where you can fish all year round for Carp, Tench, Roach, Perch and Rudd...

Abingdon and Oxford Anglers Alliance

Banbury and District Angling Association

G V Bradbeer - 
7 Bentley Close Banbury, Oxon OX17 2RG

Benson & District Angling Society

Club Page
Regular friendly competitions are held throughout the year, with a number of inter-club matches between Benson, Dorchester and Wallingford...

Burford Angling Club

J Swallow - 8 Meadow End, Fulford, Burford, Oxfordshire

Littlemore Angling Society

http://www.littlemoreanglingsociety.co.uk
Founded in the 1940’s, Littlemore has progressed to be one of the most established fishing clubs in the Oxford area…

Newland Angling Club

http://www.newland-ac.org.uk
Newland AC was formed by a small group of anglers living in the Witney area in 1950 with the intention of renting a section of the river Windrush. The club continued with waters on the Windrush and additional stretches on the river Thames for many years…

North Oxford Angling Society

L Ballard - 70 Blackbird Leys Road, Cowley, Oxford 0X4 5HR

Oxford and District Anglers Association

D H Witham - 15 Broad Close, Botley, Oxford OX2 9DR President - T Beckett JP 5 Wroslyn Road, Freeland, Whitney, Oxon OX8 8HJ

Upper Thames Fisheries Consultative Association

R Knowles - 360 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7PP

Grange Farm Cottages

http://www.grangefarmcottages.co.uk
Private coarse fishing lakes stocked with a range of silver fish and Carp. Four star, dog friendly, self catering cottages set on a working farm, located in central England near the Cotswolds, Oxford. The fishing lake at Grange Farm is just a few minutes walk away from the cottages...

Pimlico Farm Cottages

Cottages
Pimlico Farm is an environmentally friendly working farm run by John and Monica Harper and family. They would be delighted to welcome you to the luxurious cottages on their farm, offering the best in self-catering accommodation...

Ian Hockley - Westlake Fly Fishing

Course
Westlake Fly Fishing is run by Ian Hockley at the picturesque Lockinge Fishery, near Wantage, in Oxfordshire, 15 miles south west of Oxford, close to the chalk streams of Berkshire, Hampshire and Wiltshire and the spring fed rivers of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire. This one-day fly-fishing course is for individuals or small groups...

Fernhill Farm Coarse Fishery & Mobile Homes

http://www.fernhillfarms.co.uk
Coarse Fishing is available at Fernhill Farm and comprises of three mature and well-stocked lakes. The first lake is known as the 'Pleasure' lake and is adjacent to the car park, it is the smallest of the three lakes but is very popular, stuffed with fish, many roach, bites are always plentiful, however it does hold some much larger fish including carp to double figures…

carp fishing at oxford linear fisheries - wet

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isG3ABsDsa8
 
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