FISHING FEASTS

Where to find top nosh

AS THE Government calls on the public to ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ this August, Angling Times readers reveal their favourite fisheries for a spot of pre-angling grub.

From fry-ups to full evening meals, and even takeaway options, these bankside banquets will either set you up for the day, or cap off a successful day’s fishing, when you can analayse the day’s events as you refuel.

“BARGAIN BREAKFAST”

DOCKLOW POOLS, LEOMINSTER, HEREFORDSHIRE

Reader Linda Billington rates the colossal breakfast on offer as her pick of the bunch. With two eggs, bacon and sausage alongside tomato, beans, mushrooms, black pudding and toast or fried bread it’s easy to see why – especially when it’s only £6.95! “Cooked to perfection and sets you up for a great day’s fishing,” she says. Tel: 01568 760256

“WORTH IT FOR THE SAUSAGES” ROOKERY WATERS, PIDLEY, CAMBRIDGESHIRE

This complex got the thumbs up from numerous anglers during our poll, with John Price saying: “It’s worth a visit for a breakfast even when you’re not fishing.”

Fresh produce is at the heart of this mouth-watering proposition, with locally sourced eggs and sausages from the renowned Johnson’s of Old Hurst which is located nearby.

Tel: 07884 180768

“BELTING BURGERS”

FOREST LANE FISHERY, ALNE, NORTH YORKSHIRE

Whether you’re feeling peckish and a bacon sandwich will fill the spot or are craving something much more substantial, this fishery has got your back!

Local angler Stephen King is certainly a big fan and he says: “The big breakfast is well worth the price and sets you up for the day.” If your belly starts to rumble, then give the café a shout before midday and a burger and chips could top you up!

Tel: 07828 539668

CAN YOU EAT THE BIG CATCH? WESTWOOD LAKES, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE

When a fishery offers up a breakfast called The Big Catch then you know it’s going to have a serious amount of grub included. With Lincolnshire sausages, eggs, bacon and beans just part of this mammoth effort, even the biggest of appetites is sure to be satisfied.

“It’s just what the doctor ordered before a day on the bank” says Angling Times reader Steve Melson.

Tel: 01205 724162

DELIVERY SERVICE MOUSEHOLE LAKES, MAIDSTONE, KENT

It’s one thing to have a top-notch meal in the café before your session but it’s quite another to get it delivered to your peg and tuck in while the rods are in play. That’s exactly the kind of service you’ll get here, with everything from a full breakfast to rump steak on offer. “Great grub, reasonably priced and delivered to your swim – the breakfasts are awesome!” says reader Steve Easterby.

Tel: 07725 783405

“TRY THE CHEESECAKE!”

HILTON VALLEY CARP FISHERY, GREAT YELDHAM, ESSEX

If you’ve got a more refined pallet then this could be the fishery for you. Big-fish fanatic Alan Reynolds has had some absolutely stunning meals from the complex and says: “If you want top-notch grub then you need to come to Hilton. Try beef casserole and dumplings with potatoes and Nutella cheesecake for dessert.”

Tel: 07511 626003

FILL UP FOR A FIVER! WASSELL GROVE, STOURBRIDGE, WEST MIDS

A fiver won’t get you much these days, but it will get you a full breakfast with tea or coffee at this prolific fishery.

Angling Times reader Anthony Hackett gives it the big thumbs-up and he tells us: “This venue has been turned into a very familyfriendly place to fish and the food from the on-site café is simply beautiful.”

Tel: 07740 485988

AL FRESCO FRY-UP WHITMORE FISHERY, BLACKPOOL, LANCS

Not everyone feels comfortable dining indoors in the current environment, but you won’t miss out on their mouth-watering grub if you want to remain outdoors here. Their breakfast is bound to fill a hole and leave you wanting more, and it can be enjoyed on the spacious patio seating area. Ask Lee Robinson. The venue regular tells us: “It’s simply awesome and it’s an essential part of a visit to Whitmore Fishery.”

Tel: 01253 832224

“MIGHTY FEAST!” HAWKHURST FISHERY, HAWKHURST, KENT

If there was an award for the biggest breakfast on offer then the mighty feast at Hawkhurst would take some beating. The Big Breakfast comes in at under a tenner and includes three bacon, two each of sausages, hash browns and eggs, complemented by mushrooms, toast, grilled tomato or beans and tea or coffee. Angling Times reader Mike Hutchinson certainly rates it highly and says: “You can’t beat the grub on offer at Hawkhurst.”

Tel: 01580 754000

DINNER IS SERVED! BROADLANDS FISHERY, SOUTHAMPTON, HANTS

If one fishery meal isn’t enough for you then this complex has a mega deal in place. Book seven nights’ fishing on one of the well-stocked lakes for £195 and you’ll get a breakfast and an evening meal included in the price every day! Not only do the reviews suggest the food is amazing, there’s also no washing up to do for a whole week! “Broadlands has an on-site bar and a full takeaway menu – one of the many reasons I love the place,” beams happy reader Daniel Carey. Tel: 02380 869881