ABBROOK POND

Abbrook Pond has been an Association water for over 40 years with countless anglers having learnt their fishing skills on this old disused clay pit. For the carp angler interested in carp angling history; angling legends such as Dick Walker and Jack Hilton were regular visitors to this water in the early 60’s, well before carping became popular. Rumour has it they were actually catching carp to 10lbs – on boiled potatoes!..........in the 60’s this was good carping.

Covering just over 1½ acres in size, this pretty lily fringed pond is well maintained by local Bailiff Paul. There are rustic bridges providing access to all areas, with depths ranging from around 2’ in the back water to 10’ in the front. All species are stocked such as roach, bream, perch, pike and crucian’s etc. It is however, in the main fished for the beautifully conditioned tench and carp, with the latter going to the low 20’s. Multiple catches are possible for the experienced angler, with tench taking the established favourites such as bread, sweetcorn and maggot, whereas carp can be caught on quality boilies.

Abbrook is an excellent fishery for new and established anglers alike, whilst the fishing could not be classed as ultra difficult, it is though a good, all-round water in which to gain experience and learn the all important watercraft.

Finally, Abbrook pond has the added bonus of being set in a pretty environment; this in turn makes it the favourite haunt of local anglers. Despite the attractiveness of the water, there has, unfortunately, been occasions where anglers have been caught abusing it by leaving litter and cutting down trees etc; this has resulted in a few anglers being banned. Therefore, all anglers are asked to ensure other anglers treat this pretty pond with the respect it deserves thereby ensuring it is a pleasing place for all to fish.

Directions from Exeter:
On the A380 Exeter to Torquay dual-carriageway, just before Newton Abbot turn left onto the Kingsteignton road, passing under the dual carriageway, ¼ of a mile and you will come to a mini roundabout, turn right, continue until the next mini roundabout (old toll house on your right). Turn right towards Chudleigh, after 100 yards the pond entrance will be on your right with a style in the hedge, parking alongside the entrance on the wide part of the road,

Rules: As per the Association handbook

Anglers wanting to night fish Weirfield, Abbrook Pond & Sampford Peverell must first obtain an annual night permit, available to annual members only, send to the Hon. Sec a copy of your E&DAA permit, current photo, £5 and a sae - allow 10 days for return

Additionally: No carp to be retained in keepnets or sacks. No fishing from the works bank. Carp anglers must observe the Association’s “carp fishing rules”. No Juniors unless accompanied by a responsible adult. No excessive baiting with boilies or particles. No lead core or fixed lead’s to be used. Juniors must be accompanied by an adult at night. Barbless hooks only