Fishing at Lake Pochard Holiday Lodges
Lake Pochard Holiday Lodges offers fishing for the beginner and the experienced carp angler.
The green lane of the commercial fishery is solely for the use of lodge guests and no prior booking of swims is required.
Lake Pochard is a 11.5 acre lake with Carp to over 40lbs. Fishing is restricted to 8 anglers and guests must check availability before booking to avoid dsappointment.
The red and blue lanes of the commercial fishery are operated by Walters Lake Fishery.
Please note that anyone fishing in fresh water in England and Wales, must have a valid Rod Licence. Rod licences are only available from The Post Office and can be bought online or in person at the Post Office. These will be checked periodically on the bank.
Note to all anglers
As with most lakes in the Cotswold Lakes that have not had pond dye added, Lake Pochard has dense weed from spring to late autumn. Anglers are advised to gear up accordingly with a minimum of 18lb line and adhere to lake rules.
Fishing is not permitted from the lodge bank in front of the lodges.
If you are planning to fish Lake Pochard Lake, please call or email the office before booking your lodge to check the availability of swims. Failure to do so may result in none being available during your stay.
Lake Pochard will be closed if the Carp spawn.
Walters Lake
A purpose built commercial Match Lake that has been established for over 10 years and has now matured into an ideal pleasure and match fishery.
The lake, approximately 4.5 acres and consisting of 3 lanes with a total of 55 pegs, has been designed in such a way that every peg fishes towards an island and hedge planting has divided the pegs into 2’s. Even on very busy days it seems as though you have your own little lake. Please check with which pegs are open for use.
The fish stocks have come on over the years, mostly Carp between 8-14lbs with some fish into higher weights. There is also a good head of Tench to 7lb+, Bream to 8lb+, some lovely Roach and Rudd up to 1½ lb+ and the ever present Perch.
When the Carp go a bit quieter in the winter months, the silver fish have a chance to show themselves more and we have had several match weights of 30-40lbs of Roach and Skimmers, even in the depths of the winter.
All matches must be organised in advanced through the office. The gate will be opened at an agreed time.
Please ensure you are aware of, and comply with the fishing rules for Walters Lake.
Walters Lake Fishery is open under management of South Cerney Angling Club (info@scac.org.uk). Open to members and day tickets are available from The Tackle Den (01285 862716).
SCAC rules apply.
Lake Pochard
Lake Pochard Holiday Lodges offers fishing for the beginner and the experienced carp angler.
The green lane of the commercial fishery is solely for the use of lodge guests and no prior booking of swims is required. The lane offers 19 swims to choose from with Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Rudd and Perch. Lake rules apply and these will be attached to the welcome letter for all guests.
Lake Pochard is a 11.5 acre lake with Carp to over 40lbs and a good stock of upper 30s, lower 30s, upper 20s and a good head of other carp. Bivvies are allowed and overnight fishing permitted from designated swims. Lake rules apply to all anglers.
Fishing of Lake Pochard is restricted to 8 anglers and guests must check the availability of swims before booking a lodge. Please contact info@lakepochard.co.uk or call the office mobile on 07908 435805 to avoid disappointment.
Lake Pochard is very weedy from spring to autumn. This can prove quite challenging at times but would still not be classed as a hard venue. We would ask that you only fish Lake Pochard if you are an experienced Carp angler. Lake Pochard Management reserves the right to ask you to fish the match lake if your tackle is not of a sufficient standard.
Fishing must not commence before your check-in time of 3pm and your swim must be vacated on your departure day by your check-out time of 10am.
Fishing is not permitted from the lodge bank in front of the lodges.
2025 Fishing charges – There is a one off charge of £20 per angler per stay to fish the green lane. The charge for Lake Pochard is £25 per angler per stay.
2026 Fishing charges – There is a one off charge of £5 per angler to fish the green lane for 24 hours. The charge for Lake Pochard is £10 per angler per 24 hours (24 hour fishing permitted). 1 week stays £50, 2 week stays £80.
Green Lane Fishing Rules
The following rules are for the benefit of all anglers (Pleasure), which are to be adhered to with no exception. Lake Pochard Management Ltd reserves the right to ask you or your group/club to leave if breached.
- Valid EA rod licence to fish, rods not to be left unattended.
- Only the green lane is available to lodge guests. If you wish to fish the red, white or blue lane, contact info@walterslake.co.uk or speak to staff.
- All fish must be handled with care and netted before banking.
- One Rod / Pole only fished at any time.
- Barbless hooks only. Maximum hook size 10.
- No braided hook links or line.
- No fixed leads, must be free running or drop off.
- Method feeders must be free running.
- Ground bait used sparingly, no particle mix.
- Fishing off platforms only (not off grass in winter). No extension platforms.
- No floating baits or nuts. No cat or dog food.
- Keep nets can be used – do not overload and be mindful of the state of the fishery. LPM staff will advise on this.
- All unused bait must be taken away.
- All fish must be returned, no movement of fish.
- No children under 14 to be left unsupervised.
- Alcohol permitted within moderation. If you are deemed unsafe to fish, you will be asked to stop fishing for the remainder of your stay.
- No radios or bite alarms or bait boats.
- Dogs are permitted, on leash always and dog fouling removed.
- No fires or BBQs.
- All litter must be taken away.
- No wadding or swimming allowed.
Please ensure that you have paid your fee for the duration of your stay. All unhooking mats/landing and keep nets must be dipped at the station provided. Random checks are carried out for licences and lake rule compliance. You must not commence fishing before your check-in and be off on the day of departure by 10am.
Thank you
Lake Pochard Management Ltd will not be held responsible for the loss of tackle, personal injury or damage to cars sustained by any angler or observer.
Pochard Lake Fishing Rules
The following rules are for the benefit of all anglers who fish Pochard Lake; irrespective of your experience, these are to be adhered to without exception. Pochard Lake is for experienced anglers as fish safety is paramount. Lake Pochard Management Ltd (or those appointed) reserve the right to ask you or your group to leave if the rules are breached or you are deemed not competent to fish the water.
- Valid EA licence and By-Laws apply, to be shown to LPM when required.
- Maximum 2 rods fishing only. Baited rods must not be left unattended.
- Only fish from designated swims. No fishing from the lodge bank.
- No destroying natural vegetation or climbing trees.
- Micro-barbed hooks.
- Drop off lead systems to be used.
- No safe zone leaders or lead core to be used, no knots above business end.
- No fish to be retained or removed from the lake.
- Unhooking mats must always be used. All mats/slings and nets must be dipped before fishing at station provided.
- Swims may be left with bivvies erected if not fishing during daylight/night hours but at angler’s risk, foot passage must be left on grass.
- No bait boats/drones.
- No particle mix/nuts to be used. Loose feed pellet, sweetcorn or boilies only.
- Minimum 18lb line, diameter 0.400mm main line, no braided main line.
- No open fires or BBQs, alcohol permitted within moderation. Any anglers deemed to be incapable of fishing safely, will be asked to leave. Please be sensible, fish welfare uppermost.
- All rubbish to be removed. No fouling of the banks by anglers.
- Supplied boat and life jacket only to be used for fish in weed, not for finding spots or pre-baiting. If assistance is needed, call the office mobile for help. Used at anglers own risk.
- Islands are out of bounds, LPM staff only access.
Fishing must not commence before your check-in time of 2/3pm and swim must be vacated on your departure day by your check-out time of 10am. Please ensure that you have paid to fish our lake on check-in at lodge 13 or to a member of the team.
Thank you for your cooperation: Lake Pochard Management Limited.
Lake Pochard Management Ltd will not be held responsible for the loss of tackle, personal injury or damage to cars sustained by any angler or observer.