Pit 5 - Favoured for Pike
Pit 4 - Target for Tench and Bream
Pit 6 - The largest on the A1 Pits complex
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Gravel Pits
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| Description: |
It is easy to see why the string of six gravel pits of South Muskham Fisheries are better known as the A1 Pits,
as the A1 runs along the east side. Located just north of Newark on Trent, the A1 Pits are well known in the carp world.
They also offer the pike angler plenty of opportunities. The first decision will be, lake or river? The fishery has the angling rights to the adjoining
stretch of the River Trent!
Pike can be found in all of the lakes although pit 5, the second largest, is the most favoured.
Pit 6 was drained a couple of years ago with some of the pike transferred into 5, however, do not discount this massive
lake, as it would be impossible to completely remove all the fish and those remaining will have less competition for food.
There are plenty of features on these gravel pits so you won't be stuck for a swim, but be aware that carp anglers
abound and caravans are a common site too. |
| Directions: |
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| Season: |
Open all year |
| Day Ticket: |
£5 / 12 hours.
£10 / 24 hours.
Caravans £2.50 / 24 hours. |
| Membership: |
None |
| Facilities: |
- Toilets on site
- Car Parking behind most pegs
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| Rules: |
- The use of permanently fixed leads or bent hooks are not allowed.
- Unhooking mats should always be used for any fish.
- Rods must not be left unattended.
- Minimum breaking strain of reel line is 12lb.
- There are no bait restrictions, but all multiple baits such as seeds, nuts, peas and beans must be well soaked, well cooked and used in moderation.
- No fish to be taken away or introduced and no fish to be transferred to other waters on the complex, without permission of the owner.
- All litter, even the smallest items are to be taken home, and anyone found with litter near them will be held responsible for it and will be banned.
- Junior anglers on site under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- The use of bait boats is strictly prohibited at any time.
- Open fires are not permitted anywhere on the fishery. The use of barbeque equipment is. However it is your responsibility to ensure the ground is not burnt. All embers and remnants of the barbeque must be removed from the fishery.
- All fishermen must hold an Environment Agency rod license, or two licences if three rods are being used and must obey the Environment Agency by-laws including close season regulations (river only). Environment Agency Bailiffs are welcomed onto the complex on a regular basis.
- People enter the site for the purpose of fishing only, and are on the properly at their own risk.
- Fish care, please ensure return all fish as soon as possible ensuring fish have suficiantly recovered before release, especially with Barbel during warmer months when oxygen levels are low. Please see Barbel Society Handling Code.
- Firearms/Guns - Shooting is strictly prohibited on the A1 Pits complex. At NO time, in NO situation, should anyone bring a firearm to the site. Anyone found with a firearm of any description will be banned immediately!
- The use of breakaway type sea fishing leads are banned.
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| Contact: |
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| Websites: |
A1 Pits |
| Updated: |
24 August 2008 |
| Disclaimer: |
No liability is accepted for costs incurred due to inaccuracies in this information. Please contact the venue to confirm details before setting out. |
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