Barnstone Lakes has been created from the quarrying of blue limestone since the early 1950s. The lakes were acquired by the current owner in 2017, which at the time were unmanaged and partially stocked waters. Over the last 7 years, a considerable amount of investment and improvements have taken place to the fishery, which now has the benefit of three business incomes.
Location
Barnstone Lakes are located between Nottingham and Grantham south of the village of Barnstone.
Access
The property has the benefit of access over Coachgap Lane and a right of way over the land coloured blue on the site plan.
The Fishery
Barnstone Lakes extends to approximately 37 acres (15 ha) and comprises of 4 fishing lakes and 3 stock ponds, together with excellent access and on-site facilities.
The Quarry
Extending to 14.2 acres (5.7 ha), this lake was restored a number of years ago when water levels were dropped and islands and bars cleared of vegetation and snags. The lake has very good underwater topography, with depths in excess of 30 feet and averaging around 10 feet. There are 17 swims built with free-draining stone surfaces and sleeper fronts.
Fishers Pit
Extending to approximately 4 acres (1.6 ha) with 13 single pegs and 2 double pegs. This lake was drained down in 2024 when the majority of the silver fish were removed and the lake stocked with predominantly carp up to 30lbs.
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Fishers Hut
Extending to 1.2 acres (0.5 ha), Fishers Hut has been created as an exclusive booking lake with a maximum of 4 anglers for a minimum of 48 hours.
It is situated in the centre of Barnstone Lakes and exclusive facilities include an open-air timber cabin with power supply, water, barbeque and separate shower and toilet block.
There are 2 spacious double swims and 2 single swims, both gravelled and easily accessible. The lake is stocked with around 70 carp up to 30lbs.
Fishers View Social Lake
Extending to 0.7 acres (0.3 ha), Fishers View is the latest addition to Barnstone Lakes and has a lake exclusive booking basis. A mature and intimate venue with the benefit of 3 swims catering for a maximum of 4 anglers, complete with its own barbeque, firepit, shelter and separate shower and toilet block.
Stocked with approximately 65 carp between 14lbs and 34lbs.
Stock Ponds
There are three stock ponds currently growing on replacement carp, holding approximately 150 C3's and 12 C5's.
Fish Stocks
The Quarry and Fishers Pit are stocked with many of the original carp. Over the last 7 years, the vendors have sourced carp from reputable fish farms and have carried out stocking on an annual basis.
Facilities
The fishery has the benefit of very good internal access roads servicing the lakes together with pedestrian paths off the internal roads, well constructed predominantly large swims and well located parking areas. Fishers Hut and Fishers View have the benefit of otter fencing, mains water, electricity and separate shower and toilet building.
Adjacent to the quarry is a reception building used as a bailiff's welfare, sales, and general storage.
Services
Barnstone Lakes has the benefit of mains water and electricity, with connection points for Fishers Hut and Fishers View lakes. The reception building has the benefit of main electricity. There is a separate toilet and shower block adjacent to the reception building connected to a treatment plant.
The Business
Barnstone Lakes has the benefit of income from a syndicate on the quarry, day tickets on Fishers Pit, and excusive bookings on Fishers Hut and Fishers View.
The Quarry syndicate currently turns over approximately £29,000 per annum.
Details of ticket prices and exclusive booking rates are available on the Barnstone Lakes Limited website/Go Catch Fish.
The estimated turnover for Barnstone Lakes Fishery is estimated to exceed £90,000 in the current year.
Outgoings
Business Rates: None are payable.
Planning
17/02453/FUL-New access road and car park in connection with use of fishing lakes.
20/03211/FUL-Erection of new cabin/chalet.
A single-story 3-bedroom cabin/chalet permitted use for holiday accommodation in connection with the recreation and leisure use of Barnstone Lakes. Not to be used as a sole or permanent residence by any owner/occupier. The cabin is to be located adjacent to Fishers View.
