Hatch Pond

A mature urban coarse fishery situated within the Nuffield Trading Estate. The fishery offers excellent carp fishing.

Drawing of a smallmouth bass fish.

CARP 30LBS

A fish swimming to the right.
TENCH 7LBS
A fish with silver scales and red fins.
ROACH 2.5LBS
Map of Hatch Pond, Nutfield Industrial Estate, noting no fishing or out of bounds areas, with parking at Stinford Road, Lidl supermarket nearby, and features like lilies and reed beds.
DIRECTIONS
  • From the Fleetsbridge roundabout take the Waterloo Road exit towards Broadstone.

  • At the major crossroads (traffic lights) turn right into Hatchpond Road.

  • Take the first left into Stinsford Road.

  • Park in Stinsford Road

FISHERY RULES
  • Open all year round.

  • Night fishing available. Members must be in possession of a valid night ticket.

  • No night fishing available for guests.

  • Fishing from designated swims only.

  • Maximum two rods.

  • Absolutely, no parking on the grass

FACILITIES
  • One designated disabled swim. Disabled swim to be vacated on request

HANDY TO KNOW
  • Toilets available at local Lidl, Tesco and Burger King outlets

  • Keep catapult use to a minimum to avoid birds taking your loose feed

  • The tighter to the pads you can get the better!

  • Quite a shallow lake, look for the features.

  • Look out for rare bird species, there are a number on-site...