Knipton
Reservoir
Knipton Reservoir is a stunning water body located on the Belvoir Estate
in the North West corner of Leicestershire, home to the Duke of Rutland.
The reservoir covers an area of 40 acres and is surrounded by mature wood
land.
The Fishery
The fishery offers peace, tranquillity,
and fantastic surroundings in which to fish. The aim has been to create
a water where you can get away from the world have plenty of choice where
to fish and catch some stunning English fish. There are no main roads,
railway lines, flight paths, power lines or street lights to detract from
the fishing, just peace and quiet. The only thing that may disturb you
is the wealth of wildlife surrounding the reservoir. The reservoir is
accessed via a private gated lane and secure parking is provided adjacent
to the reservoir. There is a small lodge for use by the members and boats
are available to reach the more remote parts of the reservoir. There are
20 swims designed to offer comfort whilst fishing in natural surroundings.
An ongoing planting and tree management scheme will enhance the swims
and create features/holding areas.
Fish Stocks
The reservoir has been stocked with 450 fish of a variety of strains including
AJS Scaley carp, Leaney descendants, Fishers pond fish and the existing
Belvoir fish. The majority have been young fish with plenty of potential
and growth rates have remained steady over the last few years. The water
now contains in excess of 200 twenties. In addition to the carp the reservoir
contains a good head of bream (15lb), perch(3lb), pike(39lb) and roach
(2lb+). Fishing at Knipton is great, the reservoir offers every type of
carp fishing from distance work to marginal stalking. The fish respond
well to prebaiting with quality bait and large multiple catches are regular.
The one big advantage of Knipton is that it is a brilliant winter water
unlike many other carp fisheries. The lake has produced 15 fish to one
angler in the snow one February morning... truly awesome winter fishing.
Take a look at the Freespirit introductory casting video filmed at Knipton.
Rules and Conditions
The common sense rules and conditions have been drawn
up to protect and preserve the fish stocks, and wildlife of the reservoir.
Membership
There is a maximum of fifty anglers and membership to the syndicate is
£500.00 per year .
If you would like to be considered for membership please complete an application
form including 2 references to the address below or alternatively give
us a call.
PLEASE NOTE – Knipton reservoir can only be viewed by prior appointment.