Covey Fisheries

Location

The Covey, Rubbery Lane, East Lydford, Somerton, Somerset TA11 7HE

Car Park; https://w3w.co/kitchen.cubed.deed

Entrance to Rubbery Lane; https://w3w.co/available.impulsive.relief 

Members get an 80% discount off day ticket prices, please note under 18s can only fish with an adult member.

Book via Clubmate and show your booking on the app to the bailiff, the booking email is not evidence of a booking (we’ve had them used fraudulently by people changing the name and date and passing them to non-members. BOO! HISS!).

If you can’t show the app you’ll be charged the full day ticket price or asked to leave.

Overview

Covey Fisheries prides itself on providing a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. The owners are passionate about their stock quality and are always ready to offer guidance and assistance to ensure you make the most of your visit.

There are two lakes for members to fish; Purdy’s Lake and Canal Match Lake, when you book you must specify which lake you want to fish and if you’ve booked a day ticket you can’t move lakes without the permission of the fishery bailiff, call 07863 360647.

There’s a third syndicate only lake which is not included, if you wanted to book a 24 hour session on Purdy’s Lake you can do this via the Catch App ;Book 24 hour session

Based on a working farm when you arrive drive through the farm yard following the yellow signs, where indicated turn left to the lakes. The car park is at the bottom of the hill next to the waters.

It’s beautifully maintained with a toilet onsite. It’s a haven for both novice and seasoned anglers alike.

The fishery spans several acres and the lakes are extremely well stocked catering for various angling preferences. The water quality is exceptional, ensuring healthy fish populations.

Purdy’s Lake

Description

The £10 day tickets are £2 to members, hours are 6 am to 6 pm. Please note under 18s can only fish with an adult member. You can book a 24 hour session on Purdy’s Lake via the Catch App ;Book 24 hour session

The lake is home to a diverse range of fish species including still water favourites tench, rudd, roach and some good perch.  Unusually there’s also the river species barbel and chub. Purdy’s has a stock of carp ranging from 5 lb all the way to 24 lb and the stocking density is sensible so you can target other species without being plagued by carp.

The lake has nine swims around its banks ensuring there is ample space for each angler.

The lake is 0.585 hectares (1.45 acres) including the island. Depths vary from 3 ft to 8 ft.

Canal Match Lake

Description

Day tickets are from 8 am to 8 pm, afternoon/evening tickets are from 2 to 8 pm.

The £10 day tickets are £2 to members and the £7 afternoon tickets are £1.75. Please note under 18s can only fish with an adult member. The Canal Match Lake is long and thin resembling a canal to provide the perfect spacing and environment for keen match anglers. For the pleasure angler it’s a great place for pole and float fishing with a rod and line. This lake has a very high stock of fish so you’ll get bites all day and you can fish with lighter lines as the bigger carp are in Purdy’s Lake. The stock of fish includes Common and Mirror Carp to 8lb, F1’s to 3lb as well as specimen Crucians to over 3lb. There is also a good mix of Bream, Roach and Rudd plus some gold fish too.

Oxygen levels are kept high by the wind coming down the valley rippling the surface of the water, it’s also supplemented by a solar powered electric aerator.

This lake has a clay bottom, is 4 ft deep and a total of 0.25 hectares (0.61 Acres).

Fishery Rules.

• No use of the Magic Twig on any of the lakes!!!
• No carp sacks or keep nets.
• Use an unhooking mat or carp cradle.
• Landing net sizes; minimum 25-inch landing net for silver fish, 42 inch for carp.
• Return fish using your landing net. No swinging to hand of hooked fish.
• Use only wetted hands to handle fish, don’t use towels or cloths. Don’t lay fish on the ground without using an unhooking mat.
• Barbless and Micro barbed hooks only.
• Maximum of 2 rods per swim.
• No Fixed leads or leaders allowed.
• Swims are on a first come first served basis and cannot be reserved.
• Don’t leave baited rods in the water unattended.
• No bait boats unless you have booked a 24hr ticket.
• Be considerate to other anglers, don’t play loud music. Any angler behaving anti-socially or breaking any other rules will be asked to leave the venue without refund.
• Carp care kits/disgorgers/forceps must be used.
• Any sick fish to be reported to the Bailiff.
• No nuts, seed, beans or pulses allowed – hemp and sweet corn/maize are permitted.
• All fish to be returned to the lake as soon as possible.
• Removal of fish off site will result in prosecution.
• Environment Agency license required.
• No dogs permitted,
• No firepits,
• No loud music.
• Do not introduce any live fish, this is against EA rules and will land you in big trouble!
• Under 18s must always be accompanied by an adult. Children are not allowed to run around and must stay on the swim unless using facilities.
• All rubbish to be removed and taken home.
• No changing of lakes during fishing session.