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25/27 Claremont
Road,
Rugby
Warwickshire
England
U.K
CV21 3NA
Tel 01788 576782
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| About 75 years ago this was a working cement quarry It appears that during
the working they hit huge underground springs which filled the quarry up in a
very short time, Work was obviously abandoned but the water remained and for
many years was neglected. During the war period of 39 to 45 the quarry received
many fish from Coombe pool which was drained because of its close proximity to
Coventry and an obvious landmark for aircraft crossing from Germany. Aside from
roach and bream there was a lot of tench and these found the water very much to
their liking. In recent years it has become noted for the quality of the tench
fishing. British Waterways bought the water from the Rugby Portland cement and
used to pump out into the canal. This meant fluctuating levels and this
restricted fish populations. But following problems with the pump house and a
change in policy the water was offered to the local council and they now run it
as a park area with the fishing being controlled by the Avon Mill Angling
Club. The water is deep, very deep and not recommended for use by young anglers
on their own. A lot of bank work has taken place and the place is now much safer
than it used to be. The variety of species includes tench, carp, pike, rudd and
some lovely roach and perch There has been much speculation about the pike which
are alleged to grow very big, but as far as I am aware hardly any fish over 20lb
have ever been taken. That does not mean that they do not exist but the theories
about monsters from the deep seem highly unlikely. There are Some very huge carp
and they can be seen basking on the surface on good sunny days. A few have been
caught and to date the best is around 25lb. Day and season permits are available
from Banks & Burr or on the bank. Location. North of Rugby centre in the village of
Newbold on the B4112. The entrance is opposite Grange road just before the
middle of the Village Grid ref 4977 on Landranger 140 |
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