Branston Water Park

This is a large mature gravel pit shared with the local model boat club (please note Boat Club have priority in marked areas). Primarily a specimen Carp water with Bream, Tench and Pike to specimen sizes also holds Roach, Perch and Eels. Mainly fished by Carp anglers and as a result is pegged accordingly with each peg having its own boundary and has rules which only apply to Carp / Pike anglers which are listed below. The Bream fishing is currently untapped with 9lbs + fish caught every year by Carp anglers, the Tench Roach and Perch are of a good size as well! The bay between the car park and the canal is the deepest area (16’) and is where the big Roach stay in winter, the depth gets shallower the further you go along the pool with their being only 3’ along the reed beds. The islands along the middle of the pool are where the Bream are and as for the Tench they show all over including the near margins.

There is access and pegs for Disabled Anglers at Branston Waterpark

There are specific Branston Rules in the Association’s main rules. They should be read in conjunction with these notes.

Especially note that fishing is only allowed from SWAN and WILLOW ISLAND from 1st July to 1st March. NO anglers allowed in the REED BEDS at any time. NO wading in front of the REED BEDS. ANY Members breaking these rules will lose their membership. Members must park in the car park. Any member fishing SWAN or WILLOW swims may park at the back of the weighbridge. A member fishing the BRICK swim is allowed to drop off their tackle then move their car immediately.

STRICTLY NO PARKING ON THE BRIDLE PATH - you may drop off your tackle but you must again move your vehicle IMMEDIATELY.

Notice Board.
A notice board has been set up outside the Visitor Centre to provide the latest news. A set of specific rules and a large scale map of the water are also displayed. You must obey these rules for Branston.

Senior members may use three rods at this water; however they must be kept close together in the same swim. Members MUST NOT spread rods across adjoining pegs at any time. JUNIORs are only allowed to use one rod.

All Juniors fishing at Branston must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Night Permits will again be restricted this year to 100 members (if more than 100 apply, success will be based strictly on length of membership in the club). Members must have at least one year’s membership before being eligible. Members must apply in writing before June 16th each year to R Sutton or the secretary (D Clark), enclosing a stamped addressed envelope, cheque for Ł25 made payable to BMAA, together with your membership number and phone number. Permits will be valid from 1st July to the following 30th June. The permit must be carried with you when fishing at night, or else you will be required to leave the water.

No angler may spend more than 5 consecutive nights on the water, and no return is allowed within two nights.

Guest Day Tickets

Day tickets are not allowed on this water on Fridays or Saturdays from March to September inclusive.

Carp Sacks

These may be used during the hours of darkness but for no more than one hour during the day.

Branston Key

There is no longer a need for a special key to gain access to the Water Park. The normal BMAA key should be used.

Bait Boats and Model Boat Club

Would all members using bait boats please check the notice board outside the Visitor Centre for crystals allocated to anglers only. These must be adhered to so as not to interfere with model boat club members.

Boat Club Race Dates

These will be on the notice board with details of the restrictions on fishing. Other race dates will be displayed as they are scheduled.