Fish Pond - Barton Under Needwood Parish Council

Tickets and Licensing

For visiting anglers, tickets must be purchased in advance from Barton Stores, 62-64 Oak Road, DE13 8LS

Season Ticket
- Full Adult £48.00

- Retired £28
- Under 16s, £25.00

Day Ticket
- Full Adult £13.00

- Retired £7
- Under 16s £6.00
Under 12s are free but must be accompanied by an adult (over 16).

Fishing is free for Barton residents only - Photo ID must be shown with proof of address

All anglers must also have a valid Rod Licence as per Environment Agency Rules:-
Under 12s - no licence required
Ages 13 - 16 - licence (free of charge)
Ages 17 onwards - Full licence required

Rules

Fishing is strictly daylight hours only, no night fishing.
Barbless hooks up to size 8 only (no treble hooks).
No braided line or hook lengths.
No bait boats. No spinning. No live or dead baits.
Bread products to be used as hook bait only.
Unhooking mats are mandatory for Carp, please respect all fish.
Do not remove fish, catch and release only.
Fish care products strongly advised to assist with hook wounds.
Return Fish to pond immediately. No Keep Nets.
No match fishing.
All unused bait to be taken home.
All waste to be placed in bins or taken home.
Please dispose of line (and hooks) responsibly.
Please check the peg is clear of all litter before you leave.
Do not light fires.
Keep noise to a minimum, please respect our neighbours.
All dogs on leads.
Please park considerately, do not block access roads and abide by 5mph speed limit on the footpath.

Bailiff Contact Details

Simon Darby - 07825 533372

Thomas Elson - 07593860015

Rob Howells - 07949 487911

John & Lewis Anderson - 07831637678 / 01283 569372

A big thank you to all of our dedicated Bailiffs for protecting the pond environment and also to our volunteer working party for your hard work ensuring our pond is safe and enjoyable for all.

In addition to our regular Bailiffs, we also have a Fishpond Working Party - Adam Spurrier, Giles Bennett, Daniel Boulter and Craig - clearing the pond of invasive weeds, ivy and keeping the pegs clear. Please get in touch if you are interested in joining.

We are always seeking volunteers to support the initiative that provides training for young anglers in rod craft, how to handle fish etc. If you have the relevant experience and you are interested in this fun opportunity, contact John.Anderson.FISH.2013@gmail.com. You will have to be DBS checked.

Environment Agency Reports

The Parish Council can now publish the Environment Agency’s report on the fishpond environment, stock assessment, management plan and incident investigation. We are grateful for the Agency’s work and fully accept its recommendations.

Our Bailiffs and working party members have been diligent in implementing several aspects of the management plan, including the introduction of barley straw, regular water quality monitoring, supplementary aeration, and the management of excessive vegetation to help mitigate algae issues.

Tree works are also being planned ahead of the autumn leaf fall and will involve selective coppicing to provide long-term benefits for both fish and wildlife habitats.

While the stock assessment indicates fish numbers are moderately elevated, the report confirms that the fish population remains relatively balanced and is coping well within the pond environment.

We understand Severn Trent are also planning to monitor water quality on a long term basis.

Barton Pond EA Report

Barton Pond Fishery Post Incident Report EA

Stock Assessment

EA Draft Management Plan