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Sandymoor Pool is our clubs flagship water, and has been owned outright by the club since 1994. A very picturesque lake of about 5.2 acres, set in 7 acres of land, this fantastic water is easily accesible from all of Runcorn and the surrounding area, via the A557 Daresbury expressway. Species of fish present include Common and Mirror Carp, Tench, Roach, Rudd, Perch, Bream, Gudgeon, Chub, Crucian Carp. We have also just introduced a number of Barbel. The pool has four islands - 3 permanent and one floating pontoon, a bridge joining the two sides, and many small channels and bays to explore. With more than 60 swims, there is provision for up to 80 anglers. Sandymoor started out as two relatively small natural ponds (the side that you encounter immediately from the car park), and has progressively grown in size to the water you now see today. The other half was dug out around 28 years ago, in 1972, by Manpower Services. It was at this time that the pool was stocked with Italian Strain Carp, which were bought from Humberside Fisheries. With depths varying from 3ft in the 'big' side to around 6 or 7ft by the car park, there are numerous features to attract both fish and angler. |
Leased from The Woodland Trust, Greenswood Pond is approximately half an acre in size, and offers some spectacular fishing for such a small water, especially later on in the year. Situated approximately 100 yards from the car park, along a woodland path, and with only 12 swims, it is generally a quiet and peaceful water. Species of fish present include Roach, Rudd, Perch, Tench, and Crucian Carp. In 1996 Greenswood Pond was netted and drained, to allow essentail de-silting work to be carried out after problems when the water level had dropped drastically in the hot weather, putting the fish at risk. The pond is now up to 10ft deep (previously it was only 2ft in places!) and the fish are thriving. Some of the larger Roach and Perch may also be reaching 'specimen' size. |
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