Common Side Fishery, Scotter Road, DN15
- PROPERTY TYPE
Leisure Facility
- SIZE
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Key features
- A former mineral workings operating as a specimen carp fishery
- A mature lake extending to 7.1 acres
- 5 acres of mixed woodland
- Site extending to 15.4 acres (6.2 Ha)
Description
Location
The site is located approximately 2 miles west of the town of Scunthorpe, with good access to the motorway network (M181 and J.3 of the M180). The property is accessed off Scotter Road, via an access track.
The Fishery
The Lake was originally excavated as part of mineral workings for the construction of the M180 motorway. The lake bed is undulating with a number of submerged bars, depths vary significantly between 2 and 16 ft. The lake benefits from a total of 20 swims, including a small number of double swims.
The site is fully otter fenced, with a two metre high steel wire mesh fence. A large car park at the front of the site provides ample car parking for visiting anglers.
The fishery benefits from a steel storage container together with a timber shelter/net dip area.
Fish Stock
The lake has been stocked by some of the best fish farmers, including VS Fisheries. There are approximately 200 carp stocked with at least 10 in excess of 30lbs with the current lake record of 38lbs+. The lake also holds a single catfish which is in the region of 70lbs, together with a stock of tench up to 10lbs.
Woodland
A block of mixed woodland situated either side of the car park, extending to approximately 5 acres.
Fishing Syndicate
The current owners started the fishery in 2006, the fishing is currently run on a private syndicate basis. Details relating to existing membership and income available upon request.
Social Media
Facebook: Common Side Fishery Ltd
Services
No mains services. Diesel powered pump powering a fountain style aerator. Solar panels on the southern bank power a secondary diffuser aeration system.
Guide Price
£350,000
Viewing Strictly by appointment only:
Fenn Wright
1 Tollgate East
Stanway
Colchester
CO3 8RQ
Contact: Tom Good BSc (Hons) MRICS
Brochures
Brochure 1Common Side Fishery, Scotter Road, DN15
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Althorpe Station1.6 miles
- Scunthorpe Station1.9 miles
- Crowle Station5.0 miles
About the agent
Fenn Wright, Rural and Fisheries
1 Tollgate East, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8RQ
Fenn Wright Rural & Fisheries offers a personalised, bespoke, service to clients looking to sell, or buy, farms, estates, commercial fisheries and water.
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