Rectory Pool

Sep
8

The swim has been reopened now that the branch has been removed.

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Location Bradwell
Description

Rectory Pool is a mature lake of approximately 3 acres. Containing a limited number of swims and offering plenty of cover because of the secluded nature of the lake. 20 large common carp to upper 20's have been stocked in February 2009. There has also been a further stocking of smaller carp. The largest reported carp that was caught last year was approximately 24lb but it has also been reported on a number of occasions that larger fish have been spotted - rumored to be in excess of 30lbs.

32 carp to mid 20's have recently been introduced. These fish where moved from Houchins Back Lake.

Opening Times

All year long without any close season.

Toilets

From April 2010 a Toilet will be placed in the car park till the end of September.

Water Size

Approximately 3 acres

Disabled Details

This venue does not really lend itself to the disabled angler as access to the lake is a bit limited, although it is still possible. Once at the waters edge there are a few swims that are of easily access most are fronted by sleepers.

Directions

From Colchester follow the A120 towards Braintree. The entrance to the carp park is located about 200 yards past The Swan Public House, just before the road splits into dual carriageway. It is a turning directly off the A120 into a small track where a gate provides security for the car park.

Imposed Restrictions

No vehicular access is allowed around the fishery except within the car park. Any member found driving / parking outside of this area will be expelled. A maximum of two rods per angler all year long.

Rectory PoolNews

Aug
28

Due to a dangerous broken tree branch we have had to close the first swim on the main lake until further notice.

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