Nottinghamshire
Gibsmere Lake
Club members only
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Club members only
Membership is the main route on, but it is worth asking, as many clubs keep guest or taster days open.
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Stillwater
14 acres, bank fishing only.
About Gibsmere Lake
Gibsmere Lake is a fly fishing lake of about 14 acres on Gibsmere Lane, between Bleasby and the River Trent in the Newark area. It is the water of Nottingham Fly Fishers’ Club, an established fly only club with records of subscriptions going back to 1913.
The club stocks the lake six times in the season with rainbow, blue and brown trout, and says the water is very clear for most of the time and responds well to nymph and dry fly fishing, although lures will also take some fish. The season normally runs from 1 March to the end of November, weather permitting. Anglers book in at the lodge, so you can see who else is fishing and ask which flies are working on the day.
The fishing is for members, and the club restricts its numbers so the lake is not overcrowded. The Membership Secretary, reached through the club’s website, gives the current subscription and the length of any waiting list. The position shown is approximate.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
How to book
Club and membership details
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Membership
Members only. Contact the Membership Secretary through the club’s website for the current subscription, the length of any waiting list and an application form.
View club details
Fishing details
- Water type
- Stillwater
- Size
- 14 acres
- Lake
- 1
- Boat fishing
- Bank only
Stocking and fish species
none stocking · Stocked six times in the season with rainbow, blue and brown trout, per the club.
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Gibsmere Lake
Members only. The club is for fly fishing. Book in at the lodge. The season normally runs from 1 March to the end of November, weather permitting.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request..
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FAQ
Gibsmere Lake FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Gibsmere Lake, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Gibsmere Lake at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Gibsmere Lake?
03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?
04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?
05Where do I park, and how do I access the beat?
06What tackle should I bring?
07What happens if conditions are poor on the day I've booked?
08Are dogs allowed on the beat?
Worth a read
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