When planning the fishing at Adwell we were determined to avoid the simple solution of merely digging a still water lake. We decided, instead to widen the existing stream in a manner which, while preserving the natural state of the surroundings would provide fishing of a very varied and high standard. There are now six pools in the stream and two independent pools (the Paddock and Farm Pools) See lake plan.

The stream, which is fed by large springs on the estate (all of which continued to run throughout the drought of 1976, and the dry summers 1995 and 1996) was excavated in the Autumn of 1973, 1974, 1975 1979 and 1985.

The surface of the stream and pools covers about 7 acres. The fishing is set in delightful surroundings and the islands and banks have been carefully planted with trees, shrubs, wild irises and other appropriate plants in positions which do not impede casting and which encourage the wild life to flourish.

There is a small fishing hut (with electric lighting, W.C. and wash basin) near the entrance where fishermen may leave their rods etc. Members are provided with a key which operates the locks on the entrance and fishing hut doors. There are also shelters near the Park, Island and Haseley Pools.

The maximum of eight rods on the beat at any one time ensures that each member has plenty of space to fish in comparative solitude.

The stocking of the pools takes place throughout the season with an initial stocking and "top ups" of fish thereafter. Rainbow and some brown trout are stocked and care has been taken to ensure that at no time should there be a shortage of fish, which are provided from our own stew ponds. Fish are from 1 1/4 to 5lbs in weight with a mean average at the time of stocking of 1 1/2lbs. Due to the quality of readily available natural food, trout growth at Adwell is substantial and fish of up to 9lbs have been caught.

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