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Lee Valley Fisheries - Bowyers Water

Bowyers Water is a 35-acre mature gravel pit near Cheshunt, managed by Lee Valley Fisheries as a limited-membership carp water with day-and-night season permits.

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About Lee Valley Fisheries - Bowyers Water

The lake contains shallow gravel bars, deeper silty areas, summer weed beds, lily pads and several islands that provide natural fish-holding features. Lee Valley Fisheries estimates a stock of around 120 to 150 common and mirror carp, with an average size in the low-30lb range and the largest fish exceeding 50lb. Paths reach most of the formal swims, and the fishery car park is accessed from Windmill Lane.

County
Hertfordshire
Town or area
Cheshunt
Contact number
Contact number not yet confirmed.
Species
Carp
Access
Permit required, Membership required
Facilities
Parking
Carp Permit required Membership required Parking

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Lee Valley Fisheries - Bowyers Water venue rules

Bowyers Water is operated with a limited membership and day-and-night season permits. Fishing is from numbered swims only and anglers may use no more than three rods. The official venue page lists parking near Waltham Common Lock, accessed from Windmill Lane.