Ide are an incredibly popular fish to catch in the UK, not only are they aggressive feeding fish that love hoovering up anglers bait, they feed in pretty much any conditions meaning you can usually rely on them to get a bite. While not every venue stocks them, most venues that do are prolific meaning you can bag a netful of fish, which is always a great days sport. Here are some of the best venues to catch ide...
The Oaks Lakes, Sessay, North Yorkshire
Alders is a fantastic ide water. Fish the pole, feeding maggots either by hand or through a pot. If bites dry up, try fishing a bit further out.
Contact: 01845 501321 or www.theoakslakes.co.uk
Springvale Lakes, Bevercotes, Nottinghamshire
You’ll find impressive stocks of ide across this popular complex. Buy some maggots on-site and fish them on the pole or waggler.
Contact: 07729 581292 or www.springvalefishinglakes.co.uk
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Aston Park Fisheries, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
There are lots of ide at Aston Park. Make sure to bring plenty of bait to keep them coming. There’s an excellent on-site tackle shop if you run out.
Contact: 07743 845737 or www.astonparkfisheries.co.uk
Shearsby Valley Lakes, Lutterworth, Leicestershire
Sunset Lake is home to a good head of quality fish. Target the lily pads, using rigs that cover all the layers of water.
Contact: 07931 914472 or www.shearsbyvalleylakes.com
Cudmore Fisheries, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
Drumble is a good bet for action. You can catch on the pole, waggler or maggot feeder. The use of lighter rigs can pay off at this time of year.
Contact: 01782 680919 or www.cudmorebookings.co.uk
Weston Pools, Oswestry, Shropshire
Jack’s Pool is a great choice. You can catch shallow, even when it’s cold, with subtle depth changes being the key to success.
Contact: 01691 671812 or www.westonpoolsvillage.co.uk
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How End Fisheries, Bedford, Bedfordshire
Head to Yasi’s, where you’ll find quality fish. Pole tactics are hard to beat, with a little groundbait worth trying, as well as maggots.
Contact: 07711 637338 or www.howendfisheries.co.uk
Meadow Farm Cottages, Norwich, Norfolk
Big weights are on the cards here. Canal Lake has been in top form, with many anglers relying on fishing towards the far bank.
Contact: www.meadowfarmcottagesandfishery.com
Hillview Lakes, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Heron and Moorhen Lakes have produced good catches, with ide featuring heavily. Keep it simple, and fish maggots or casters on the pole.
Contact: 01684 296719
Monkhall Fishery, Bridgnorth, Shropshire
There is no shortage of ide at Monkhall, and Hawk Pool is a reliable choice. In pegs with a bit of room, try the waggler while you prime the pole line.
Contact: 01746 785481 or www.monkhallfishery.co.uk
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