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Situated on the southern edge of Brackley, St James Lake is a man made water facility created by Anglian Water Authority in 1977 as a balancing lake for new residential developments in Brackley. The Fishing rights to the water were granted to Brackley & District Angling Club a year later.

Situated in a park of around five acres, the Lake is just under three acres in size with an island at one end. There are fifty two designated fishing pegs, and always room for Day Ticket anglers.

The park is open to members of the public wishing to enjoy the wildlife and scenery. There is a varied population of wildfowl on the lake, namely Moorhens, Canadian Geese, Grebes, Coots, and Kingfishers to name but a few. Swans often visit the Lake for a number of weeks, but have yet to permanently settle.

There is a thriving colony of Pipistrelle Bats residing in the trees and can be seen at dusk searching for insects, and Grass Snakes are frequently seen swimming on the surface of the Lake during the summer months.

Brackley & District Angling Club have been managing the water for nearly 30 years, and the committee comprises a mixture of Pleasure, Match, Preditor and Carp Anglers all with many years experience of fishing the Water. Most species of fish are stocked, namely Bream and Tench to 6 lbs, Roach, Perch and Rudd to 2 lbs, Carp to 24 lbs, Pike to 16 lbs, and recently introduced Chub and Crucian Carp. Night fishing is allowed but a separate fee in addition to the standard permit is payable. Details on notice board, restrictions apply

There is a full Match programme running throughout the year catering for most aspects of the sport.

Full details on how to join, membership fees, and Rules can be found on the notice board just inside the main entrance to the lake. There are no restrictions on who can join the Club, under twelves are free, but must still apply for a permit.

Day tickets can be purchased in advance from Davies & Partners, estate Agents, opposite the Town Hall.