• Please do not deposit any fish from your own pond or elsewhere into the Fishpond -  this requires permission and a health check from the Environment Agency and you may be prosecuted if you move fish into inland waters without this.

• We are following the advice of the Environment Agency in monitoring water quality. If you do witness any fish in distress or evidence of fish mortalities, please photograph, noting the time and date of the incident and send in to the Parish Clerk.
• Barton Fishpond – update 13 August 2025
  Barton PC have received some comments recently about the fishpond – its water quality and aeration.
  The 'big picture' is that until we get some rain and some water in the Brook we won't be able to pump any into the pond to top it up. So we're making the best of the situation meantime.
  As a very simple 'green plant' the algae in the pond that are causing the green colouration in the water DO photosynthesise and produce oxygen during the day which helps contribute to the levels of dissolved oxygen that the fish need.
  However after dark the algae takes oxygen from the water to use in its metabolism and dissolved O2 levels decrease overnight. The most important time for the aerator to run is therefore in the early morning to increase dissolved O2 levels when they are at their lowest. Currently the aerator is set to run in the morning from 5.00 until 8.00 a.m.

  The paddle aerator also moves surface water across the pond which helps with mixing the water, especially when there is little or no wind. As well as operating in the morning it's set to run in the evenings from 7.00 to 9.00 p.m.

  For a coarse fishery dissolved oxygen levels should not drop below 6 mg/L. The measurement taken yesterday evening (12/08/25) was 12.5 mg/L so currently we are doing OK.

  The smell that people may be noticing is mainly because as the pond water level is lower than normal this exposes some of the silt in the reeded areas and this will give off an odour. This should go when the water level recovers.
  We continue to monitor the situation and meantime hope for some rain after this hot spell
  Barton Parish Council Fishpond Team
  
• The Fishpond is closed each year during the spawning period - please check here for updates on when this is happening.

• Stay Safe Around Open Water
  
  
• The rules of use of the pond for angling are detailed below. These are designed to safeguard the fish and the wildlife in the area, as well as the users. Anybody found to be abusing these rules will be asked to leave and not return. Issues can be reported to Parish Clerk or the Bailiffs using the contact details below.

Tickets and Licensing

For visiting anglers, tickets must be purchase in advance from Londis, 62-64 Oak Road, DE13 8LS

Season Ticket
- Full Adult £45.00
- Under 16s, disabled, retired £25.00

Day Ticket
- Full Adult £12.00
- Under 16s, disabled, retired £6.00
Under 12s are free but must be accompanied by an adult (over 16).

Fishing is free for Barton residents only who must carry photo ID as 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.