MAKINS FISHERY
Possibly the largest man made complex in the country with 18
various sized pools. There are varied: stockings as well so there is
something for everyone here. The original site was naturally called Phase 1 and
comprised 5 pools. Phase 2 fallowed with 7 more and then recently they have
added phase 3 which is designed with the club match angler in mind There are
many good features about this site. There is easy access to all the waters and
very good safe parking. There are toilets on each phase which are particularly
welcome with family groups where Mum and Dad take along the kids. All swims have
good solid slabs on which to sit and the whole area is well
grassed. There are 2 lakes on Phase 2,
Lagoon and 
Lizard that are ideal
for the disabled anglers with easy access, close parking and close proximity to
a toilet. In an endeavor to make this the best fishery in the country there will
be catering units that will be able to provide food an the bank. Staff come
round, collect your order for food or beverage, then deliver it to your peg. Can
you imagine an early start in the summer, then about 8am having your breakfast
at your peg. Sounds brilliant. Above all, and most important, there are loads of
fish and an average day everyone will catch plenty. There is no close season,
fishing is all year round. Its not all about catering for the general and match
angler, there are specimen lakes. On phase 1 there are lakes One, Four and five
that all have big fish in but Lake one is where the biggest fish are. Because of
the size of the fish poles are not allowed on these lakes. There are rules as
you would expect and they are designed to protect the fish and the environment.
Barbless hooks must be used and no keepnets unless in a bonafide match. There is
no night fishing which is purely for security purposes.
Charges
Full day, dawn to dusk, £6. O.A.P. and junior concession at £3.50
Unaccompanied
juniors are allowed but they are restricted to lake 2
where there
are under supervision. Juniors wishing to pay the full
£6 can fish
any pool. There is some match fishing on Phase 1 and 2
but there are
always plenty of pegs available for the pleasure
angler. Phase
3 is heavily booked at weekends but there is nearly
always plenty
of room during the week. Worth noting that phase 3 is
designed with
the pole in mind as most pegs are no more than 12
meters
wide, slightly less on some swims. Location. To the North
of Coventry,
close to the M69 in the vicinity of Wolvey.
For more up to date info visit www.makinfisheries.co.uk
LOCAL TACKLE SHOP IS
GONE FISHING
5 HILL STREET
HINCKLEY
LE10 1DS
Tel. 01455 617313