M & B CONTOUR MAP FISHING

BOWSAW & BILLHOOK FISHERIES

ROKE FARM ODIHAM

HAMPSHIRE

RG29 1HZ

 

Fishery info: Tel: Contact Jim on 07770 724611  email / website gamroth@btinternet
BOWSAW & BILLHOOK are two delightful lakes set within a working farm environment and they come have a big reputation for large catches. Due to its popularity there are a lot of matches are held here so if you are looking for some pleasure fishing with a chance of carp up to 36lb then contact Jim on the above number or alternatively check the match calendar dates and lakes on the website.. The lakes are set between RAF Odiham and Farnborough so if you also have an interest in RAF Helicopters or even jets then you will get an added bonus. Billhook( 1.4 acres) is the lake used for a lot of the matches but does cater for pleasure angling. The largest catch for a 5 hour session is 168 lbs. Bowsaw lake (1.7 acres) has carp up to 36lb with numerous doubles of Commons and Mirrors being caught throughout the year and this lake has a match record of 127lb. The largest Tench for this lake is 7 1/2 lbs so far and no doubt  there are bigger fish for the taking and there is a chance to have a go for some still water Barbel.

For those who do organise matches then a cooked breakfast can be arranged or even enquire about a barbacue. The lakebed of Billhook has numerous features with depths to around 6 ft while Bowsaw lake is more even so more important top find those depressions. Lets us know how your fishing goes we are always interested.  TIGHT LINES.  M & B.

To get there from A31 follow signs for Odiham on the A287 and from Farnham A31 use A287. Just follow the signs into Odiham High Street. Look for the Nat West Bank and the now Chinese restaurant. Turn right into Kings Street. Continue until you come to the Cricket Club and take the next turning left signed Rye & Hillside continue and take the next right signed (broken sign) Roke and Farm Corner. You enter Roke farm with animals on both sides so be careful, carry straight on for about 500 yards and look for the entrance on the right with a small sign for the lakes. additional instructions are on the website.

 

FACILITIES AND RULES

CAR PARK yes TACKLE no   BARBLESS HOOKS ONLY ALWAYS KEEP TO MARKED SWIM POSITIONS
TOILETS yes FOR DISABLED yes   TREAT FISH WITH RESPECT  
SHOP no BIVIES no   NO KEEP NETS  
FOOD no NIGHT FISHING no      
DRINK no OTHER FACILITIES yes*      
BAIT no          
             
             
             
             
             
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST
SENIORS £6.00 / Rod  
JUNIORS   Ring  JIM  07770 724611
OAPS / DISABLED   Ring  JIM  07770 724611
ADDITIONAL RODS £6.00 / Rod  
SESSION   Ring  JIM  07770 724611
 NIGHT FISHING   Ring  JIM  07770 724611
£140 To Hire Bowsaw Lake

£125 to Hire Billhook Match Lake      (For Matches a Cooked Breakfast or B-B-Q may be Available Ring to Check)

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