A popular commercial fishery consisting of five picturesque lakes set in 56 acres of farmland in the New Forest close to New Milton.

 

The complex boasts on-site tackle shop, café and toilet facilities. The Club has five day tickets for the complex which can be obtained from the on-site tackle shop, strictly on a first come first served basis.

 

WDAC members are required to sign in at the tackle shop and must present their membership book for identification purposes. The Club’s concession is for day fishing only. Night fishing is available at a cost of £17 per 24hr.

  • On-site tackle shop
  • Food and drinks available with outdoor seated area
  • From Christchurch take the A35 towards Southampton.
  • Turn right onto the B3055 towards Bashley.
  • Turn left into New Lane and follow signs to Orchard Lakes.
  • Fishing 7am untill dusk.
  • No nuts, beans or catmeat.
  • Pellet fed by hand must be loose. Compressed pellet and groundbait must be fed by pole cup.
  • Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult
  • No keepnets to be used other than organised matches.
  • Fishing permits must be purchased prior to fishing. If money is collected on the bank you will be charged double.
  • No reserving pegs by leaving tackle in a swim. Any tackle found unattended will be removed by fishery staff after 30 mins.
  • Up to two rods may be used per person.
  • All feeders, leads and feeder floats must be free running.
  • BARBLESS HOOKS only, maximum size 8.
  • No braided line permitted.
  • Please do not damage trees or shrubs, treat other anglers with respect.
  • Anglers must be in possession of a current E.A rod license.
  • Fishery pellet only.

 

  • Further detail on the fishery are available via the Orchard website:

 

 

 

DIRECTIONS

FACILITIES

FISHERY RULES

CARP

Possible top weight  25lbs

 

ROACH

Possible top weight   2lbs +

 

PERCH

Possible top weight   2lbs +

 

TENCH

Possible top weight   7lbs +

 

CHUB

Possible top weight   3lbs +

CRUCIAN CARP

Possible top weight   2lbs +

 

BARBEL

Possible top weight   4lbs +

 

RUDD

Possible top weight   2lbs +

PLEASE NOTE THAT MEMBERS WILL NOW NEED TO CALL AND BOOK FISHING FOLLOWING COVID-19 RELATED CHANGES TO ORCHARD LAKES' OPERATING PROCEDURES

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