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All the latest News...

This is where we'll announce the latest news. If you've visited us before and want to know what's changed, take a look here first.

"Fifty waters you must fish in 2008" - Angler's Mail, 8th January 2008...

We are very proud to be listed in this cracking feature as one of the 50 waters you must fish in 2008.  The Angler's Mail asked their six regional experts to suggest the best venues to fish this year and we were lucky enough to be included with the comments:

"Why you must fish here: bites, bites and more bites from this fish-stacked venue; and it seems as though there are as many features as fish!  Key details: Phil Simmons has been steadily creating a first-class fishing complex: 5 lakes all holding big stocks of fish with a massive head of smaller carp, crucians, plus tench and silvers. 

Bigger carp roam the Carp Lake and in summer when the vegetation is lush, you can forget there are other anglers around you.  In winter scale down to single maggot, bread punch or smaller corn. 

There are great facilities here: ample car parking, cafeteria services, and accommodation. 

Interesting fact: North Pool featured in a series of Hovis television adverts featuring ducks.

Recommended by Brian Gay."

Bullocks stickers...

Just in - hot off the press, are our new Bullocks car stickers.  Sure to turn heads and costing just 50p they're a bargain.  Just ask Phil when you see him.  (Unfortunately we're unable to send these out in the post).

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Kev Perry Open Series 2008...

Having run the series for many years, Kev has decided to take a back-seat and has handed over the baton to Paul Faiers who will be organising the 2008 series.  We’d like to personally thank Kev for all the hard work he has put in and to wish Paul well for the future.  Paul can be contacted on 01275 858984.  Let him know if you'd like to take part.  Dates for the matches are on the calendar - click here.

The 2007 final of the Kev Perry series was again held in near-monsoon conditions but, despite that, was won with 51lbs.  There were also good back-up weights.  The overall series winner was Nicky Collins who, as well as the prize money, picked up an annual season ticket to fish at Bullocks. Nicky had an impressive 134lbs 12ozs haul over the series.  Second was Paul Faiers with 120lbs 15ozs, third was Lance Tucker with 118lbs 12ozs, fourth was Tom Thick with 118lbs 9ozs and fifth was Steve Kedge with 115lbs 8ozs.

Autumn colours...

Here are some super photos showing the lovely autumn colours around the lakes. 

The one in the centre was recently published in the Western Daily Press.

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Relaying the paths...

...has now taken place and things are much better under foot!

Resurfacing of the car park...

Resurfacing of the entire car park has now taken place and it looks fantastic!  If you're into tarmac or road laying machinery (somebody has to be!), here are a couple of photos of the event.  We'd just like to express our thanks to everyone who put up with the noise and inconvenience whilst the job was being done - hope you think it was worth it.  (Once you've viewed the photos press the 'back' button on your browser to return to this page)

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No smoking legislation...

The no smoking legislation came into force on 1st July 2007.  We obviously have to comply with the rules and this means that the cafe, the covered area outside the cafe, the toilets and showers are strictly no smoking areas.  Appropriate signage is in place.

For those of you who wish to continue to smoke around the lakes we would ask that you please consider non-smokers around you and dispose of cigarette ends responsibly.

Many thanks for your co-operation. 

Come to stay at our Camping & Caravanning Club Campsite...

We charge £7 per night for camping which includes use of our hot showers and toilet facilities.   Full details can be found on the Campsite page of our website, click here.

In times of wet weather please keep motor vehicles, particularly motor homes, to the hard road.  It's best to stop in the car park - before the Campsite sign - and check conditions before you drive onto the field.  If you are in any doubt, please call us on 01934 835020 as we are not always in a position to pull you out if you get stuck.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Radio Bristol feature...

For those in our local area, you may be interested to know that last year we were featured on Radio Bristol. 

The shows went out at 6.45pm on three consecutive Fridays in January 2007 on Ben Prater’s drive-time show.  Ben interviewed ‘Big Phil’ (so the diet’s not making it then?!) about the fishery on the 12th and spoke to two fishermen about their catches the following week.  The feature was called the Bristol Kipperdrome!

Angling Times - 100 Greatest Stillwaters...

We are delighted to appear in the Angling Times feature "100 Greatest Stillwaters you must fish". 

Number 69 in the UK's top fisheries 2006 - Angler's Mail...

A 2006 feature in the Angler's Mail put us at number 69 in the UK's top fisheries.  Considering the tough competition we were delighted.

Food - opening hours for Café...

Hot and cold food and drinks are available from the Café.  Karen will look after you.  Click here for photos and more details

Records being smashed...

August 2007:  Paul Worrell (see below), managed to beat his own record on Rushcombe Lake taking a fantastic 137lb in one session from peg 6.  He used an 18 hook, 1.5lb line out in open water with small cubes of plain luncheon meat on the hook.

May 2007: Paul Worrell, from Stevenage took a record breaking 122lb bag on Rushcombe Lake,  whilst on holiday in our cottages and e-mailed us with the full details.  Paul fished on the pole all day. He started off fishing on the inside margin with 6mm pellet on the hook and feeding 4mm pellet. Later on in the day the fish came up in the water so he fished 6mm pellet on the hook but as he was missing too many bites, he changed to 6mm cubes of meat and fed 4mm cube of meat lightly over the top.  He ended up with 406 fish weighing 122lbs

July 2006: Pete Sivell has broken the evening match record on the North Pool with 69lb carp taken on the pole with paste and corn from peg 23.  He narrowly beat his team mate Alan Oram who had a magnificent 61lb 4oz from peg 6.  

June 2006: A new record pleasure bag has been set on the Carp Lake by Mark Walsh of Clevedon (aka ‘The Biscuit Man’!).  Mark hauled in a tremendous 216lb of fish using floating dog biscuit, a size 10 hook and a 10lb line.  His biggest fish was a 14lb mirror.  All fish were caught tight to the island in front of peg 21.   

Did you see the Hovis ads?...

You might have seen the series of Hovis adverts where two ducks were discussing whether to have white or brown bread for tea but you may not have realised that the ad was filmed here in June 2005 on the North Pool.  Award-winning Aardman Animations spent a few days with us here and those ads were the result.  Interesting to see how much preparation goes into making something which lasts for just a few seconds!

Here are some photos: click 'back' on your browser to return to this page when you've looked at the photo.

Bullock Farm - The Video...

We have just created a link to our first attempt at video of the lakes - see the information page or click here.  Let us know what you think.

New Carp arrive - 6th January 2005...

Approximately 1400 additional carp have been added to top up the Match Lake and South Pool.  These superb quality mirrors and commons to 2.5lbs were introduced on Thursday 6th January on a lovely winter's day.  They'd travelled from highly respected Framlingham Fisheries in Suffolk, where we also purchased the 28,000 carp to stock the Rushcombe Lake almost two years ago.  Pictorial evidence below.  Click on the thumbnails to see the larger version of the picture, then click the back button on your browser to return to this page.  Come and see if you can catch them!

Des Shipp visits Bullock Farm...

On 25th November 2004, we were delighted to welcome Des Shipp to Bullock Farm.  Des was accompanied by Brian Gay who writes for the Angler's Mail.  

For those of you who may not know, Des has won international caps for Drennan Team England at Six Nations, European Championships and also won a silver medal in the World Championships as the squad reserve in Belgium this year. He is sponsored by Preston Innovations and Sensas.

Des and Brian were here to check out the form for features in the angling press - the New Year edition of Angler's Mail carried the first of these entitled 'The Dog's Bullocks!'.  Des chose to fish the Match Lake, successfully targeting the crucians for an excellent 40lbs bag on a cold but dry winter's day.  He also had the distraction of Brian in the water alongside him taking photographs - now you know how it's done for the magazines!  In between taking photographs, Brian fished the Rushcombe Lake, successfully catching loads of small carp.  See pictures (click the back button on your browser to return to this page).

Under 14's MUST be accompanied by an adult...

Unfortunately, due to the actions of a minority of ill-behaved under 14's we are now strictly enforcing this rule - the only exception will be valid season ticket holders who will be allowed to fish unaccompanied.  For the benefit and enjoyment of all our customers, we operate a zero-tolerance policy on anyone found to be causing a nuisance and will not hesitate to enforce a ban if necessary.  Parents: we need your help with this as unaccompanied under 14's will be asked to leave.

Holiday Cottages...

Both of our cottages are rated as 'very good 3-star properties' by the English Tourism Council.

Have a look at the pictures, we hope you'll be impressed.  Some comments from our visitors' book: 

"accommodation excellent, fishing brilliant".

"lovely accommodation, excellent hosts, thanks for a wonderful week, we'll be back in the summer".

Click here for more details

Contacting us......

For further information please contact us using one of the methods below