Are day tickets available at Forest Ponds?

Forest Ponds is listed as offering day ticket fishing. Always check the official venue information before travelling, as prices, booking requirements and availability can change.

What species can I catch at Forest Ponds?

Forest Ponds is listed with species including Carp, Catfish. Stock and catch reports can change, so check the latest venue information before fishing.

Where is Forest Ponds?

Forest Ponds is listed in Newport, Isle of Wight, South East England. Check the venue address, postcode and official directions before travelling.

Are there other fishing lakes near Newport?

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Forest Ponds

Forest Ponds near Newport is a public Isle of Wight day-ticket complex with two dedicated specimen waters, offering carp fishing on both lakes and catfish fishing on the larger-stocked water.

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About Forest Ponds

Forest Ponds is based at Vittlefield Game Farm near Newport and operates two public day-ticket lakes. The fishery describes one water as holding more than 250 carp to around 30lb together with catfish exceeding 70lb, while the second lake holds approximately 65 to 75 carp with fish reaching around 40lb. Both waters can be booked directly through the fishery's website. The venue publishes a dedicated rules page covering tackle, safe rigs, fish care and conduct, alongside direct telephone and email contact details for anglers.

Region: South East England
County: Isle of Wight
Town or area: Newport
Species: Carp, Catfish
Access: Day ticket, Booking advised
Facilities: Parking

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Forest Ponds venue rules

Anglers must hold a valid Environment Agency rod licence and use suitable carp rods, a minimum 15lb reel line and a 42-inch landing net. Leads must be able to eject or pull free easily, and leadcore and naked-line setups are prohibited; approved leadless leaders or tubing may be used instead. Rods must not be left unattended and surface fishing is prohibited. Suitable unhooking mats or cradles, weigh slings and carp-care liquid are required, with landed fish kept out of the water for the minimum possible time.

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