Bovington 1
As part of the ongoing fishery's management program both Bovvy 1 & 2 -will be closed 12th & 13th November for Chalking
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Baliffs Comments If you would like to be a bailiff, please click on the "Bailiff application" button on the left and follow the instructions. |
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| Location | Hatfield Peveral |
| Description | Bovington 1 has been operated as a fishery by CAPS since 1987 when we secured the fishing rights. During the initial stocking this water recieved numerous silver fish in the 1oz - 4oz brackets. These fish have subsequently flourished and year on year more and more roach, rudd, bream and perch are being reported, also the odd Specimen Crucian carp has been known to be caught. 21 large common carp, some in excess of 20lbs where stocked in Febuary 2009. Carp to over 30lb are present with persistant rumours of one fish that has now broken the 40lb barrier. |
| Opening Times | All Year without a close season, subject to change at any time. |
| Toilets | The toilet is located in the car park for Bovington 1. It remains there throughout the year and is regularly cleaned by a contracted company. |
| Water Size | Bovington 1 is approximately 4 acres in size and has 32 pegs. There are 7 or 8 swims that are suitable for double bivvies |
| Disabled Details | There are a numerous pegs around this lake that are disabled friendly with one swim in particular reserved. There is a car park space next to the swim and a large open area of flat bank which makes wheel chair access easy |
| Directions | From Colchester take the A12 towards London, leaving at the Hatfield Peverel exit. Shortly after-wards turn left towards Maldon ( B1019 ). Follow this road for about 900m before turning left into a minor road ( Wickham Bishop Road ). Entrance to the fishery is through a gate about 200m down this road. The first lake on the left is Bovington 1, drive past this lake down the track to the No.2 lake. |
| Imposed Restrictions | The access gate is to be locked at all times after entry or exit |
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