Horcott Main Lake From pegs 1 to 15 ,the average depth is 4ft ,there are some depressions in the main body ,but is mainly what we call the shallow side (bungalow bay). Pegs 16 to 24 ,shallow until about 30 yards out then gradually lowers down to a average of 5ft,the further out you go […]
Day ticket arrivals are 7am. 24/48/72 etc tickets start at 1pm. You can arrive 11.30 onwards to look around and visit shop etc.Anyone on a night ticket arriving before 11.30 will be asked to leave and come back. Scout lake sessions are 10am to 10am ,you can arrive from 9 onwards.
How many wraps is a swim dependant question, some are short – some are long .The bailiffs on site are the best source for inside knowledge and more than happy to hand out advice.
Fish captures can be seasonal in certain areas of the lake. Winter months you will find most of them being caught between peg 16 and 37. Then spring summer & autumn they are all corners of the lake.
Yet another question that gets asked everyday is “what are the best swims mate” Do not come to Horcott with a Swim in your mind .Fish have fins and move around ,just because Tom had a 6 fish in the peg 31 two days ago does not mean they are when you jump in there.
Another question we get asked a lot is what are the best baits to use at Horcott Lakes. High Quality baits do produce the bites but again this is a seasonal question and always good to ask the bailiffs in advance for up to date info. House particles and pellet does go into lake quite […]
A question we get asked a lot is what are the best rigs to use. Rig use is a personal preference choice, But what we have found, is the simpler the better. A Simple knotless knotted coated hook length with 30mm stripped back on a size 6 curve shank hook without doubt is a tried […]
