Course Fishing at Houndapitt Farm

A short distance from the cottages, down passed the play park, didden in the tall grass of the surrounding fields lies our very own course fishing lake which is simply thriving with activity. Here the grass is allowed to grow freely around the track which lies parallel to the always beautiful and shimmering fishing lake. Its is absolutely free to all our guests so bring a fishing rod for your stay!

 

 

 

 

 

The pond is stocked with various carp, Golden Tench, golden Rudd common and mirror Carp just waiting for you to catch, you do however need your own equipment and a license.

Once a year we are lucky enough to be visited by a pair of Canada Geese who nest on the small island in the middle of the lake to bring up their young. Birds and insects including large dragonflies and butterflies gather in this area which has become somewhat of nature reserve. In late 2007 we prepared a larger lake further down the field which when matured a little will be another tranquil spot with a small wooded area to explore.

This area can only be described as picturesque, it is breathtaking as you look just past the lake to the gently sloping farmland, down over cliffs to the sea and the blue in the lake, the sea and the sky all blends together. The fish have thrived in this ecosystem over the passed few years and have not been over fished, meaning that they are extremely catch-able and quick to bite. Furthermore, since the pond has been split into a smaller and larger section, we have been able to separate the smaller and larger fish, allowing the fish in the main pond to grow to fantastic sizes!

One of the largest fish caught yet weighed in at approximately 8 pounds! And is shown in the pictures below:

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