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23/01/2017

What a difference a year makes! This time last year we were enjoying a very mild winter whilst 2017 has started with a real cold snap that has both of our lakes fully frozen over.

Having said that, I always feel better if we have had a few really cold days as I think it ‘primes’ the lake in readiness for the new season. Last year we felt everything got a bit confused with the seasons and when it came to spawning time, the weather was up and down! This caused multiple spawnings, the last one being very late in early July and as a result we took a few fish losses beyond what we would normally expect.

Those stocks have more than been replaced, particularly in Heron Lake where we have added 43 fish between 21-28lbs and 25 smaller fish from our own stock ponds. We hope that we have the balance right for the 2017 season.

On Kingfisher, we had the opportunity to add 6 fantastic carp from 33-57lbs, bringing out stock to 60 for the 2.75 acre lake. We have also more than maintained our 42lb average weight with these additions.

Here’s to a positive 2017!


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21/01/2017

Just an update on the bookings situation for those customers who have not confirmed their trips with us.

You may be aware that we impose a limit on the number of bookings we take each year across our two properties and lakes. This is mainly to give the carp a good rest, but also to get a break ourselves!!!!!!! The season can be a long one from March to the end of October.

We are virtually booked up for 2017 (as at 20th January) and we will be taking a maximum of 6 more bookings. Our calendar for 2018 is open and we ask those customers planning a trip to BOOK EARLY! We are already well on the way to booking out the summer period so if you have kids of school age and want to come during the Summer, please book now for 2018.

We have many returning guests and we always try to make sure they can get the week (or weeks) they want each year. Please try and help us to help you by thinking ahead and reserving your chosen weeks.



06/01/2017

Heron lake

James, Mike and Mark returned for their third visit and spent some time on each lake – 31.0M, 22.9C, 35.9M, 30.7M, 36.8M, 34.9M.

6 fish, Total Weight 192.2lbs, Average Weight 32.03lbs

Kingfisher Lake

41.4M, 44.6M

2 fish, Total Weight 86lbs, Average Weight 43lbs



06/01/2017

Heron Lake

Brian & Martin from Northern Baits, Denmark  – 24.5M, 40.6M, 28.2M, 35.8C, 35.7M, 32.7M, 25.4M, 28.2M, 32.5M, 28.5M, 33.5M, 42.8M, 37.9M, 25.2M.

14 Fish, Total Weight 451.5lbs, Average Weight 32.25lbs.

Kingfisher Lake

Gary Ross & John returned for a weekender trip, – 50.4M, 39C, 46.4M.

3 Fish, Total Weight 135.8lbs, Average Weight 45.26lbs



06/01/2017

Heron Lake

Andrew, Drew & Trevor picked a great week to come back, weather & catch wise – 34.4M, 30.6M, 25.5M, 36.9M, 28.4C, 38.5C, 35.5M, 17.1C, 48.9C, 35.5M, 38.9M, 35.3M, 21.5M, 17.8C, 38.8C, 41.3M, 33.9M, 33M, 34.7M, 29.3M, 38.8M.

21 Fish, Total Weight 692.5lbs, Average Weight 32.97lbs.

KingFisher Lake

Kevin & Sam returned for a weekender – 38.4C, 37.5M, 42.6M, 38.2M, 34.3M.

5 Fish, Total Weight 191lbs, Average Weight 38.2lbs.



06/01/2017

Heron Lake

Terry & Mark returned for their umpteenth trip!!! – 24.2M, 27.1M, 29.7M, 35.8M, 32.6M, 26.2M, 30M, 30.9M, 38M, 46M, 28.2M, 27.5M, 25.8M, 33.8M.

14 Fish, Total Weight 435.68lbs, Average Weight 31.12lbs.

Kingfisher Lake

Andy and John’s short visit – 39.8M, 47M, 39.6M, 42.6M.

4 Fish, Total Weight 169lbs, Average Weight 42.25lbs.



06/01/2017

Heron Lake

Chris, Sam and Nick Bilsby returned for a 3rd Visit – 25.8M, 30.6M, 33.2C, 34.4M, 39.4M, 30.2M, 21.9M, 30,2M, 26.6M, 27M, 26M, 38.6M, 27.2M, 39M.

14 Fish, Total Weight 430.1lbs, Average Weight 30.72lbs

Kingfisher Lake

Terry White returned for his second trip and had an “Unbelievable Week” – 40.8M, 45.1M, 45.8M, 49.1M, 44.2M, 36.7M, 34.6M, 46.6M, 42.1M, 49.1M, 45.5M, 36.8C, 32.1C, 37.9M,45.2M.

16 Fish, Total Weight 673lbs, Average Weight 42.06lbs



06/01/2017

Heron Lake

Dave & Danny had a family week with some fishing – 20.5M, 34.8M, 43.2M, 37.8M, 45.9M.

5 Fish, Total Weight 182.2lbs, Average Weight 36.44lbs.

Kingfisher Lake

Aarron’s first visit and a superb week  – 41.3C, 36.5M, 42.9C, 33.5C, 48M, 37.6C 44.5C, 44.7M, 42.5M, 44.2M

10 Fish, Total Weight 423lbs, Average Weight 42.3lbs



06/01/2017

Kingfisher Lake

Pete Allen enjoyed a great week – 42.3M, 38.4M, 37.5M, 40.4M, 49.6M, 35.4M, 40.4M, 49.4M, 44.9M, 28.2GC. 10 fish total weight 407.3lbs, average weight 40.7lbs.

Heron Lake

Kevin Long fished the lake well after a few weeks of lower than average catches – 36.1M, 26.5M, 27.2M, 35.9M, 26.5M, 28.8M, 32.0M, 33.5M, 32.5M, 25.9M, 44.3C. 11 fish total weight 316.7lbs, average weight 28.79lbs.