Barlow Trout and Coarse Fishery
with Mill Farm Holiday Cottages
        Barlow, Dronfield, S18 7TJ 
England, U.K     
Telephone:  Sheffield (0114) 289 0543
On the B6051 in North Derbyshire.

FLY FISHING ON THE TROUT LAKES

The four trout lakes are well stocked with brown and rainbow trout and no fish are put in at less than takeable size. Most are introduced to the lakes at about 1.5lb. to 2.0lb but there are much larger specimens to be caught with weights well into double figures. The wild brown trout in the fresh water brook will prove a match for even the most skilful angler. The lakes are open to trout anglers all the year round but fishing in the brook is not permitted between September 30th and April 1st.   Fly fishing tackle is available for hire and a good selection of flies can be found at the bailiff's cabin. Recommended flies with a size 20 hook include:- Little black buzzer, cat's whisker, bloodworm imitation.   
The trout lakes are re-stocked at least weekly - or to demand - from our own home grown trout stock.

COARSE FISHING

The four coarse lakes, situated at the far end of the fishery contain all the variety of fish that you would expect to find in a high quality water. In particular. there are some fine specimens of large carp.  Re-stocking takes place on a regular basis. Most of the stock, including carp, is home produced.
Because of the close proximity of the Keepers' Lane car park, the coarse lakes are particularly well suited to disabled anglers. 
Recommended baits include:- Maggots (whites and pinkies), sweetcorn, luncheon meat and, in summer, floating bread crust.
Fishing tackle is available for hire.

REFRESHMENTS 

Sizzling English breakfasts are served at peak times at the log cabin   snack bar, pictured above, which can be found close to the coarse lakes' car park. 
Most of our food is home cooked and contains mainly local produce. 

 
Last modified: February 15, 2008.