Orchid Lakes has a long history and fine reputation for providing carp angling and has a reputation second to none.
Situated in the heart of the Thames Valley, just south of Oxford approximately one mile from the delightful and historic village of Dorchester-on-Thames.
There are three, well stocked, mature gravel pit lakes all of which are maintained in perfect order with very large, purpose built swims in prominent areas around Orchid Lake.
Facilities include an anglers' lodge providing anglers with ladies, gents and disabled toilets together with a shower, and a cafe.
As an added service to anglers, transport is made available to take you and your tackle to your chosen swim.
There is also 24 hour a day security presence on site.
ORCHID LAKE - 17½ acres in size and surrounded by an abundance of mature trees, including many impressive weeping willows.
Although well known for the quality of its general fishing it has recently come to National prominence for its reputation for producing very large carp.
There are 33 known different 30's, with four of them recorded at over 37lbs, one of them weighing in at an impressive 40lb 8ozs. Eight of the 30lb fish are Commons and backing this up, there are perhaps some two hundred carp up to 30lbs.
Orchid lake probably offers one of the best chance of a thirty that you could possibly have on any day ticket water in the country.
DORCHESTER LAGOON - A 40 acre gravel pit that has become well known for the quality of its fishing, producing Roach to 3lb 4ozs, Tench to 9lb 4ozs and Pike to over 33lbs and also boasts a good head of big carp and has produced Commons to 38lbs 6ozs.
Stocking has included over 2 tons of Bream to 11lbs, between 1 and 1½ tons of Roach and Perch to over 2lbs.
Despite the outstanding catches to date, the Lagoon is still very much a mystery water and many are convinced that it contains big fish to over 40lb.
CLUB LAKE - At just under 2 acres, the Club Lake holds a large head of just about everything including catfish to just under 30lbs. It has been recently stocked with over 2 tons of fish and with 40 pegs it is an ideal venue for match fishing. Day, afternoon, evening or night matches can be tailored to suit your needs. Your club can book the whole lake for only £120 for the whole day - working out at just £3 per peg.
Rules
Opening Times :- Gates open daily at 8am and are locked for security at 8pm (or sunset whichever is earlier). No access is permitted outside of these times except in an emergency) All 30lb fish must be reported immediately whether day or night. Marsh will come out and ensure that you get some decent photos which he will then get developed within a few hours of the shops opening at no cost to you. Similarly, he will attend at any time for a snagged fish or bird.
GENERAL
1. No more rods to be used at any one time than outlined on your ticket conditions. This is generally two rods except The Lagoon which is four rods all year round
2. No keepnets sacks or tubes to be used
3. All fish to be returned to the water immediately
4. Do not leave baited hooks unattended
5. Use only micro barb or barbless hooks
6. No nuts, beans or peas or maize
7. No wading, swim raking or swimming
8. Do not damage bankside vegetation or trees
9. Please report all specimen fish caught
CARP FISHING
1. No snag leaders, shock leaders or lead-core line.
2. No bent hooks or braided main lines
3. No fixed rigs
4. Unhooking mats to be used at all times
PIKE FISHING
1.Pike fishing from 1st of October - 14th March incl.
2. No livebait allowed
3. No gags allowed
4. Wire traces must be used at all times
5. A minimum line of 10 lb breaking strain must be used
6. Use only semi-barbless single or treble hooks
7. Weigh all fish immediately in a weigh sling or landing net
8. Return all fish immediately to the water
TICKETS -Now 3 Rods All Year At No Additional Cost. Minimum 24 Hour Ticket Required - £20.00, Week Ticket - £100 Day Ticket £7
Night Ticket £12
24 Hour Ticket £18
Week Ticket £90
Winter Ticket 1st Oct - 28th Feb £125
6 Month Ticket 1st Jan - 30th Jun £150
6 Month Ticket 1st Jul - 31st Dec £150
Annual Ticket 1st Jan - 31st Dec £250
Annual Ticket If Paid Before 1st Jan Only £230
TEL: 01865 341810
Email : mpratley@aol.com
DIRECTIONS: -From M1
Take the A43 at Junction 15A signposted Oxford/Northampton, after 25 miles pick up the M40 and head towards Oxford, after 5 miles take Junction 9 picking up the A34 to Oxford. After 12 miles take the slip road and follow the Cowley/Henley Rd. At the 2nd roundabout take the A4074 towards Henley, at the 2nd roundabout 5 miles on, turn right, after 100 yards turn left and Orchid Lakes is 400 yards on the left.
From M4 South
Take Junction 8/9, go through Henley and pick up the A4130 to Wallingford, just outside of Wallingford pick up the A4074 to Oxford, at the fourth roundabout turn left, 200 yards turn left and Orchid Lakes is 400 yards on the left
From M4 North
Take Junction 13 and pick up the A34 towards Oxford, take the A415 through Abingdon and follow it for 5 miles, turn off for Dorchester On Thames and Orchid Lakes is 400 yards on the leftFrom M4 North Take Junction 13 and pick up the A34 towards Oxford, take the A415 through Abingdon and follow it for 5 miles, turn off for Dorchester On Thames and Orchid Lakes is 400 yards on the left
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Situated in the heart of the Thames Valley, just south of Oxford approximately one mile from the delightful and historic village of Dorchester-on-Thames.
There are three, well stocked, mature gravel pit lakes all of which are maintained in perfect order with very large, purpose built swims in prominent areas around Orchid Lake.
Facilities include an anglers' lodge providing anglers with ladies, gents and disabled toilets together with a shower, and a cafe.
As an added service to anglers, transport is made available to take you and your tackle to your chosen swim.
There is also 24 hour a day security presence on site.
ORCHID LAKE - 17½ acres in size and surrounded by an abundance of mature trees, including many impressive weeping willows.
Although well known for the quality of its general fishing it has recently come to National prominence for its reputation for producing very large carp.
There are 33 known different 30's, with four of them recorded at over 37lbs, one of them weighing in at an impressive 40lb 8ozs. Eight of the 30lb fish are Commons and backing this up, there are perhaps some two hundred carp up to 30lbs.
Orchid lake probably offers one of the best chance of a thirty that you could possibly have on any day ticket water in the country.
DORCHESTER LAGOON - A 40 acre gravel pit that has become well known for the quality of its fishing, producing Roach to 3lb 4ozs, Tench to 9lb 4ozs and Pike to over 33lbs and also boasts a good head of big carp and has produced Commons to 38lbs 6ozs.
Stocking has included over 2 tons of Bream to 11lbs, between 1 and 1½ tons of Roach and Perch to over 2lbs.
Despite the outstanding catches to date, the Lagoon is still very much a mystery water and many are convinced that it contains big fish to over 40lb.
CLUB LAKE - At just under 2 acres, the Club Lake holds a large head of just about everything including catfish to just under 30lbs. It has been recently stocked with over 2 tons of fish and with 40 pegs it is an ideal venue for match fishing. Day, afternoon, evening or night matches can be tailored to suit your needs. Your club can book the whole lake for only £120 for the whole day - working out at just £3 per peg.
Rules
Opening Times :- Gates open daily at 8am and are locked for security at 8pm (or sunset whichever is earlier). No access is permitted outside of these times except in an emergency) All 30lb fish must be reported immediately whether day or night. Marsh will come out and ensure that you get some decent photos which he will then get developed within a few hours of the shops opening at no cost to you. Similarly, he will attend at any time for a snagged fish or bird.
GENERAL
1. No more rods to be used at any one time than outlined on your ticket conditions. This is generally two rods except The Lagoon which is four rods all year round
2. No keepnets sacks or tubes to be used
3. All fish to be returned to the water immediately
4. Do not leave baited hooks unattended
5. Use only micro barb or barbless hooks
6. No nuts, beans or peas or maize
7. No wading, swim raking or swimming
8. Do not damage bankside vegetation or trees
9. Please report all specimen fish caught
CARP FISHING
1. No snag leaders, shock leaders or lead-core line.
2. No bent hooks or braided main lines
3. No fixed rigs
4. Unhooking mats to be used at all times
PIKE FISHING
1.Pike fishing from 1st of October - 14th March incl.
2. No livebait allowed
3. No gags allowed
4. Wire traces must be used at all times
5. A minimum line of 10 lb breaking strain must be used
6. Use only semi-barbless single or treble hooks
7. Weigh all fish immediately in a weigh sling or landing net
8. Return all fish immediately to the water
TICKETS -Now 3 Rods All Year At No Additional Cost. Minimum 24 Hour Ticket Required - £20.00, Week Ticket - £100 Day Ticket £7
Night Ticket £12
24 Hour Ticket £18
Week Ticket £90
Winter Ticket 1st Oct - 28th Feb £125
6 Month Ticket 1st Jan - 30th Jun £150
6 Month Ticket 1st Jul - 31st Dec £150
Annual Ticket 1st Jan - 31st Dec £250
Annual Ticket If Paid Before 1st Jan Only £230
TEL: 01865 341810
Email : mpratley@aol.com
DIRECTIONS: -From M1
Take the A43 at Junction 15A signposted Oxford/Northampton, after 25 miles pick up the M40 and head towards Oxford, after 5 miles take Junction 9 picking up the A34 to Oxford. After 12 miles take the slip road and follow the Cowley/Henley Rd. At the 2nd roundabout take the A4074 towards Henley, at the 2nd roundabout 5 miles on, turn right, after 100 yards turn left and Orchid Lakes is 400 yards on the left.
From M4 South
Take Junction 8/9, go through Henley and pick up the A4130 to Wallingford, just outside of Wallingford pick up the A4074 to Oxford, at the fourth roundabout turn left, 200 yards turn left and Orchid Lakes is 400 yards on the left
From M4 North
Take Junction 13 and pick up the A34 towards Oxford, take the A415 through Abingdon and follow it for 5 miles, turn off for Dorchester On Thames and Orchid Lakes is 400 yards on the leftFrom M4 North Take Junction 13 and pick up the A34 towards Oxford, take the A415 through Abingdon and follow it for 5 miles, turn off for Dorchester On Thames and Orchid Lakes is 400 yards on the left
Use the route planner for a direct route
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