Willen Lake - Milton Keynes
Willen Lake 29lb 4oz pike
Milton Keynes Angling Association
| Venue Type: |
Lake |
| Description: |
The two lakes covering 150 acres known as Willen North and Willen South are the largest on the Milton Keynes AA book. The main species are pike to thirty pounds and carp to forty, big tench and bream, and plenty of silvers. Sam Brister tempted a 26lb 12oz pike in February 2011 from Willen North Lake.
The South Lake is also home to a large watersports centre and Aerial Extreme, a high ropes adventure course. |
| Directions: |
Exit the M1 at Jct 14 onto the A509 to Milton Keynes. The A509 runs between the two lakes. |
| Season: |
Open all year |
| Day Ticket: |
Adult £5, Concessions £2.50; Available on the bank. |
| Membership: |
New season runs from 16th June with two (£35) and three (£46) rod membership options, concessions and discounts for affiliate clubs are available. |
| Facilities: |
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| Rules: |
- Night fishing is allowed
- Fish must not be retained on Willen South Lake between March 15th and June 15th.
- Fish live baits can only be used if they have been caught from the water they are being used on, on the day they are being used, and only native English species can be used, no Koi etc, even if they were caught from the water in question.
- Use of live-bait buckets and tubs is banned on MKAA waters.
- Wire traces must be used when pike fishing.
- Gaffs are banned.
- Use of boats for fishing, bait boats and other controlled devices for the delivery of bait and/or tackle is also banned.
- Cars are not permitted on the banks of any fishery accessed via an MKAA ticket other than in properly designated parking areas.
- Specimen anglers must have in their possession a suitable landing net of at least 30” arm length (75 cm) if triangular or 24" (60 cm) diameter if circular or spoon. They must also have a suitable unhooking mat of at least 18” wide by 36"long.
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| Tackle Shop: |
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| Contact: |
Email: info@mkaa.co.uk
Trevor Johnson: 01908 270000
Stuart Pemberton: 01908 660579
Den Reid: 07840 449545 |
| Websites: |
www.mkaa.co.uk
Willen Lake Watersports Centre
Aerial Extreme |
| Updated: |
1 June 2011 |
| 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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