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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.

County
Isle of Wight
Town or area
Newport
Species
Carp, Catfish
Access
Day ticket, Booking advised
Facilities
Parking

Fishing weather

3-day weather for Forest Ponds

Forecast for Newport. Check again before travelling as conditions can change.

Today 3 Oct
Overcast
19°C 15°C low
29% Chance of rain
7 mph Max wind
Tomorrow 4 Oct
Sunny
20°C 14°C low
11% Chance of rain
7 mph Max wind
Monday 5 Oct
Sunny
20°C 13°C low
10% Chance of rain
8 mph Max wind

Weather data provided by WeatherAPI.com

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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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