Haywards Farm Lake reopened for fishing on Wednesday 13th May

On Sunday 10th May, Boris Johnson announced tweaks to the COVID–19 rules. The social distancing message remains crucial, everywhere, but fishing is permitted in England from Wednesday 13th May. As such, we have restocked Haywards Farm Lake and have reopened for fishing on a trial basis. It is imperative that the strict social distancing measures … Continue reading Haywards Farm Lake reopened for fishing on Wednesday 13th May »

The Sportfish Game Fishing Centre is Temporarily Closed

The Sportfish Game Fishing Centre is Temporarily Closed. The wellbeing of our customers and staff is of the utmost importance to us and the Game Fishing Centre is now closed until further notice. With appropriate safeguards in place, we continue to deliver the outstanding service our customers expect via our website and mail order facilities … Continue reading The Sportfish Game Fishing Centre is Temporarily Closed »

#keeponfishing

KEEP ON FISHING! If you are not exhibiting adverse health symptoms, then social distancing by going fishing and enjoying some fresh air must surely be the best thing to do. Our message is: #keeponfishing Haywards Farm Lake remains open for business, is being stocked regularly with our incredibly fit and good looking trout, and is … Continue reading #keeponfishing »

The 2020 Sportfish Show is Cancelled but #keeponfishing

Sportfish has been monitoring UK Government and Public Health England guidelines throughout its planning of the Sportfish Show, scheduled for 16th/17th May 2020, given the nature of the current coronavirus (COVID–19) outbreak. The wellbeing of our visitors, exhibitors and staff is of the utmost importance to us and we have therefore had to take the … Continue reading The 2020 Sportfish Show is Cancelled but #keeponfishing »

Mark Bags the ‘Money Fish‘

Despite the somewhat inclement conditions, timed mostly to coincide with the weekend when most of us are able to get out and fish, Haywards Farm Lake has continued to fish exceptionally well. Last week once again saw plenty of big, hard–fighting fish hit the net including this cracking 9lb rainbow taken by Mark Ilott on … Continue reading Mark Bags the ‘Money Fish‘ »

Hobby Lake Update

To ensure Hobby Lake remains in perfect condition throughout the year, the Game Fishing Centre team has been busy carrying out essential venue maintenance throughout the winter, despite the storms and adverse conditions! One of the more recent tasks has been to introduce netlon ‘sausages‘ of barley straw into the water, which will slowly begin … Continue reading Hobby Lake Update »

The 2019 Fur and Feather Competition

A HUGE thank you to everyone who, ducked out of the Christmas shopping, braved the weather and took part in our annual Fur and Feather competition last weekend. The driving rain was a bit of a challenge early on but when it eased the fish really started to feed and it was an enjoyable day! … Continue reading The 2019 Fur and Feather Competition »

Fur and Feather Match

2020 FUR AND FEATHER Our annual fur and feather match takes place on Haywards Farm Lake on Saturday 14th December, with a range of great prizes up for grabs. Tickets cost £45 pp and include bacon rolls and hot drinks on arrival, fishing between 10am – 3pm, followed by the prize giving. Call us on … Continue reading Fur and Feather Match »

A Prize Rainbow for Peter

Christmas came early for Peter Martin today when he netted a green tagged fish in Haywards Farm Lake, collecting himself a nice payout of £250. Peter hooked the 9lb rainbow on a green chartreuse snake, fishing from one of the lake‘s boats. Peter is pictured below, with Sportfish team member, Nick Clewlow, handing over the … Continue reading A Prize Rainbow for Peter »

A Great Start to our Winter Season

The cooler months always produce the very best of the fishing at the Sportfish Game Fishing Centre and we are already off to a flyer with a really positive start to the winter season on Haywards Farm Lake, even those fishers who braved the torrential rain storms on opening day, Tuesday 1st October, were rewarded … Continue reading A Great Start to our Winter Season »

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