Above: Getting bigger – still only about 5lb but starting to see the odd biggie. The rod tip hooped round at lightening speed, I grabbed the rod as a fish powered off down the river. I grabbed the rod and was able to apply a bit more power now that I’d stepped up to a 12lb hook length but again the rod sprang back! A free stretch of river produced this new personal best chub of 7lb for Richard Ballard. The river lea towpath ... Fishermen fishing the old River Lea East London site of the 2012 Games village and arena Hackney Marsh Stratford England 2006 House Mill tidal watermill part of the three mills complex at Bromley by Bow on the River Lea. It was coming towards the end of August. I was barbel fishing on the River Lea on a series of short sessions throughout August and had a great time. Cash payment only. have you fished the river lea recently im thinking about going there soon. Whilst it was more powerful it was not actually as fast as the smaller fish. They were going too far down river by the time I’d picked up the rod when fishing in the conventional manner and so touch ledgering meant that I could react so much more quickly. The Upper Lea is the section of the River Lea from Luton Hoo to Lemsford. Sorry - I don't don't where the free bit is. The waterfall is adjacent to Batford Mill on the B653. The last couple of times i've been down there have seen anglers setup with bite alarms and a rod pod, not sure exactly what they were expecting to catch... Hi fella .Some free stretches at batford ,wheathampstead,lower luton road .Vac stretch at Marford is very busy (but unbelievably productive) there is a short stretch at Stanborough that can be fished on a day ticket ,welyns club stretch is quiet .Vac stretch at leasy bridge is not too busy .After that its as mentioned Abbey cross,red spinners .there are a few paoachable bits but tbh its hardly worth it . Barbel fishing on the River Lea Lee around Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire Barbel fishing on the River Lea August 28, 2017 I’ve never really done any barbel fishing on the River Lea. Upper Lea still fishing well. I know no members. Chub Fishing on the River Lea can be quite varied depending on where you decide to wet a line. River level River Lee at Lea Bridge. I am therefore interested in fishing the Upper Lea, where do you consider this to be or where did you fish? So, I beefed up the hook length and within an hour the rod hooped round again. I immediately saw the fish roll and I could see it was the big one. Yes I would say go for it! Formed in 2013 by anglers for anglers with an interest in fishing the River Lee Navigation, running downstream from Waltham Abbey in Essex to Tottenham in North East London. It was not as tight to the trees as the other fish which comes as a surprise, so I placed my bait where I think I had the best chance. Water was very coloured which I think helped. They were so fast. This was a free section. Above: Was so please with this. The fish was feeding very confidently and I was tracking it’s path. I only ever fished it in the winter - December to March - and it was usually possible to get something unless there was a hard frost. Used to fish the stretch behind the stables (about half a mile before the roundabout where you turn left to Harpenden or go straight on to Luton) - there were loads of small barbel up to maybe six pounds, plus some big chub. We do not allow fishing to take place on the chalk streams, as these a filled with much younger fish, and the wildlife found in the streams will be much more adversely affected. This was during August 2017. You had to get your bait right in under cover though - fishing open water was a dead loss - at least, it was during daylight. Fishing is NOT allowed from 15th March to 15th June (both dates inclusive), even with a rod license. Abbey Cross is refered by a member apparently. The Upper Lea and the Lower Lea are like two different rivers. Collapse. Length - 8.5 miles / 13.8 km. Bang! Good Luck! Not bad considering my sessions were never more than a few hours long. Ascent - 440 feet / 133 metres . They conducted tests and reported that the water came from a borehole near Pickford Bridge. This stretch of River Lea, controlled by Verulam Angling Club, contains a good namber of quality Roach and Barbel to 10lb, Carp to 15lb, chub to 5lb, perch, gudgeon and dace. Anywhere that you can reach the river between Wheathampstead and Luton! Above: Another stunning little barbel from the river lea. 12-02-2010, 10:27. THE ANGLERS FORUM | FISHING FORUMS > Coarse Fishing > General Coarse Fishing Chat > River Lea, Wheathampstead. I wanted to move the team that looked after small to medium size websites out to a separate office. Grade - easy/mod. Anyone fished the free stretch for the barbel ? I started to look around for an office nearer my home in Hertford, Hertfordshire. Below are just a few of my videos. The rod sprang back as the line parted – I was left in complete disbelief. I knew that would be switching my attention to something else at the end of the month. In 2014 I decided to split my business in two. The Lesney Matchbox Toy factory standing derelict on River Lee London, Hackney, before demolition began in 2010. Jeez! Thanks for the comment! Sorry for the delayed response Kai. Mill Green section is accessed through a combination locked gate, members only no day tickets. I’ve never really done any barbel fishing on the River Lea. Marford Farm is located outside Wheathampstead on the upper River Lea offering approximately one mile of bank. You can’t mess about when it comes to fishing fairly tight swims like this – I went away and returned a few days later with the right gear for the job. The spots include islands, bays, points, shoals and other water features where fish will congregate and fishermen can access either with boats or from shore. Batford, UK - 03 September 2016: Stormy looking day with a lot of cloud cover over Batford Springs Nature Reserve which sits alongside the River Lea in Hertfordshire, with temperature's around 15 degrees. Are a gent. I was fishing an 8lb hook length and a size 8 Drennon hook – it clearly wasn’t up to the job. Towards the end of August I was standing in the bushes as usual – barbel fishing on the River Lea, touch ledgering, when a much bigger fish entered the swim. Occasionally one appeared that was twice the size of the others, which got the old heart racing. What towns Lower Lea cross? I pull it over the net and it goes in first time – buzzing! They stayed on the hair better and I could wrap them in paste. It was definitely twice the size of anything else and it looked to be a double figured fish. Red Spinners I assumed was the kind of club where members are mostly 60+, wear tweed, smoke pipes and spend a lot of time in Eastern Asia. It looks big in the clear, shallow water. Anyone fished the free stretch for the barbel ? One was in the middle of Wheathampstead village, another at Leasey Bridge, the next at Batford and the fourth at Pickford. Would it be worth having a go this time of year ? Fishing is allowed on the River Lea -- the main river channel -- provided fishermen have a valid rod licence. Great day desite thunderstorms Below are fishing spots near Bradford West Gwillimbury. The odd bigger fish started to visit the swim. They’re a great fish to catch during the winter months. After passing through the landscaped surroundings of Luton Hoo Park, the Lea flows in a south easterly direction, passing East Hyde sewage treatment works where the river is augmented twice a day by the discharge of treated effluent. Annual subscribed members can also fish associated club waters. As has already been said the free stretch in the park at wheathampstead is more of a chub and dace fishery (which you can catch trotting or on the fly) You get the odd barbel moving up from marford farm, but its generally too shallow with little cover. My first couple of trips were a disaster. My target was a double figured fish which would be awesome. Hide; Show highest recorded level; You're missing out. We do not allow fishing to take place on the chalk streams, as these a filled with much younger fish, and the wildlife found in the streams will be much more adversely affected. River Lea at Batford, Harpenden. Powered by vBulletin® Version 4.2.2 Copyright © 2021 vBulletin Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. I’ve since moved onto fishing for other species but will certainly have a go at them again later in the year! Above: At last, my first ‘proper barbel’. On one of these I hooked a really nice carp but simple couldn’t stop it which I was gutted about. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View Full Version : River Lea, Wheathampstead. Latest recorded level 5.81m at 10:45pm Wednesday 10 March 2021. I’ve written before about it being a ‘river of two parts’ – that being the ‘Upper Lea’ and the ‘Lower Lea’. The Domesday Book of 1086 listed four watermills along the River Lea in the Parish of Wheathampstead. Not my double at 8lb 2oz but I couldn’t care less. You sir. I spent ages researching and wandering the Upper Lea to find spots which I eventually did and decided to target those. We’re a friendly club and welcome coarse anglers of … Tickets can be purchased from River Lea Anglers Club Fishery Officers (Bailiffs) who patrol daily. Click thumbnails for larger images. This video explains why. In August of 2017 I decided that I needed to target a part of the river that offered me a better chance of a fish or two – before then returning to Kings Weir or Fishers Green once I’ve gained a bit more experience with this awesome creature. I believe this is the section I’m referring too. The stock levels are low and the fish are very tricky indeed. In 1905 there were proposals to build new houses and shops on the opposite side of the river - at Batford Corner, where Ackroyds opened a shop in 1906.The Council was called upon to test the water - though they could not see how water would be affected. Author - Barry Mackie. Batford Springs is a 3.5 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Harpenden in Hertfordshire. Announcement. View Full Version : River Lea, Wheathampstead. English: River Lea Waterfall at Batford. 11lb mirror and a smaller carp. Fishing is allowed on the River Lea -- the main river channel -- provided fishermen have a valid rod licence. The Upper Lea, particularly for barbel, is much more prolific with many more fish, however what the Lower Lea lacked in quantity it certainly made up for in terms of quality – throwing up the odd monster (16lb+ barbel and 8lb+ chub are caught pretty much each year). Our users also add their own spots that offer shore fishing access or are hot spots for fish. I felt that I was getting closer to something a bit bigger. I sat on the floor behind my rod. Hi I have copied some posts i have made before on this topic below .I would add the free section running through the common at wheathampstead is extremely shallow and clear .A few chub not many barbel *(they do move up stream from marford at night though) .Best chance of a free barbel in Wheathampstead is at the mill pool in the middle of the village . nicktmg4558. Fished from 7pm to dusk. By now I’d switched to fishing with Krill dumbell boilies for no reason really. There's a publicly accessible bit near the Harpenden road roundabout, but I believe the stretch you mean is further downstream, accessed via some common land. Time - 4 hours 40 minutes. PERCH FISHING – LURE TACTICS IN FLOODED RIVERS. Club stretch or free section? They weren’t big, maybe 4 or 5lb and so I went in with what I thought was balanced tackle given what was in front of me. Research for @estuaryfestival 2020 #TheWaterReplies Documenting the river Lea, a tributary of the Thames at Batford Springs. Any help useful guys, Nick. Angling and Fishing Chat - all things fishing; Venue Advice; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. Fished at Fishers Green on 17/06/03 from 12 til 8pm for 3 barbel (10lb 3oz, 6lb 6oz, 6lb 2 oz) and 1 chub of 5lb 2 oz. Above: Was catching a few each session by now. Be lucky! In 2013, in the space of a single day, almost all of the fish in the lower stretches of the river Lea were wiped out. The rod was almost ripped out my hands. Above: Proper barbel hooks. Another change I had made was to touch ledger. I had a bit of a go towards the end of last season on Kings Weir but to be fair that was a bit of a baptism of fire. 12-02-2010, 10:44. Above: Another 7lb+ fish which I saw pick up the hook bait! Watch this space. It is owned and managed by Harpenden Town Council, and most work on the site is undertaken by the Batford Springs Volunteers. Still only small but they were fantastic fun. This time it had straighten the hook! Fishing is NOT allowed from 15th March to 15th June (both dates inclusive), even with a rod license. The power of this thing was extraordinary! Its principal features are the fresh springs that serve a small network of chalk lined streams and ponds. My fishing blog – carp, perch, barbel, chub, pike – you name it and I'll fish for it! The stables where I fished were sold about ten years ago so don't know if that's still fishable. chubba. In my mind the Lower Lea runs is around Hackney and Walthamstow area. September started and as was going to try and get a decent carp from the river and maybe start to pester a few perch. The chub fishing on the Upper Lea can be hectic and they can be found there in numbers. If I did I doubt they'd refer me. Never caught 3 barbel before in one session. I am interested in giving this a go but need to get some practice in before i go for the bigger fish. gloucesteroldspot. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. Check for flood warnings in this area . The area contains several small springs and was used as watercress beds in the 19th century. Fished Monday evening. River levels at this location in the last 5 days Now Measured level; When the water level reaches 6.10m here, minor flooding is possible in this area Highest recorded level.

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