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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
which 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, Predator 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, and Rudd to 2 lbs, Perch to 3 lbs Carp
to 28 lbs, Pike to 20 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.
The Club also has 1 level 2 Angling Coach, and 1 other working towards
level 2, together with 4 level 1 Coaches, probably the only Club
for a wide radius having this level of commitment towards the furtherance
of the sport. Please contact any Club Official for further details
on courses being run.
The Club has also installed 2 purpose designed fishing pegs for
Disabled Anglers, and these should be fully operational by the summer
2011.
The Club runs and manages the fishery maintaining close links and
consultations with The Wildlife Trust, seeking advice when necessary
to ensure the harmony of the area whilst maintaining a Premier Mixed
Fishery. 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 twelve’s
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. info@brackleyanglingclub.co.uk
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