FENECK PONDS, COWLEY NEAR EXETER
Two small ponds built by the
Association in the 1970’s and named after the late past
Association President Mr Vince Feneck. Set amidst secluded farmland
yet only 10 minutes drive from Exeter City Centre.
Both of the ponds are well
stocked with roach, tench, bream, crucian, mirror and common carp.
Whilst none of the carp are large, they do, however offer good
sport on lighter tackle. Feneck is ideally suited to the pleasure
angler who wants to get away from it all and have a peaceful days
fishing in a very rural environment.
It is a productive fishery, with no special methods or skills
required to catch the resident fish. All conventional baits such
as maggot, bread, caster, worm, corn etc will produce results;
even for the novice angler, with the added bonus of an extremely
tranquil setting. Whilst the ponds themselves are small in size,
they are, however, extremely prolific fisheries in their own right
and as a consequence a popular water for many a local angler who
wants a good day’s fishing away from other busier fisheries.
Directions from Exeter:
Leave Exeter on the A377 heading for Crediton/Tiverton.
Approximately 2 miles from the city at Cowley Bridge turn left
onto the A377 to Crediton, you will immediately go over two river
bridges. 300 yards up a small hill, there is a sharp turning on
the left by a church, keep going for another 100 yards, then turn
left into a small lane and immediately right to Star Barton. Follow
this lane for ½ a mile and parking for the ponds will be
through a gate on the right. Note; if you reach the garden centre
on the main road (A377) you have missed the turning for the ponds.
Rules:
As per the Association handbook
Additionally:
No dogs
No boilies
No keepnets
No groundbait
One rod per angler
No night fishing/camping
A maximum of 12 anglers
Please dip landing net in dip provided
Please ensure our access gate is closed at all times
Children are now permitted to fish here provided
they are accompanied by an adult
Season:
1st April – 31st December
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