We are accepting applications for the 2012/13 season from 1st May 2012
Hatch Pond is now a 10 acre balancing pond situated within the Nuffield Industrial Estate, originally dug in the 19th century to supply water to the waterloo iron and brass foundry. This site is particularly ecologically diverse for such a small area and is designated a Local Nature Reserve and a Site of Nature Conservation Interest SNCI and as such this sanctuary is primarily managed for its wildlife, however the Council do permit a limited number of fishing permits (no more than 60 per annum - Day & Night permits restricted to 25).
Dug in the 1920s to supply the local pottery industry, Alder Hills fishery is a two and a half acre lake situated on the border of Bournemouth and Poole. The lake is part of Alder Hills Nature Reserve and is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) by Natural England. And as such is also primarily managed for its wildlife; however the Council also permit a limited number of fishing permits (no more than 30 per annum - Day & Night permits restricted to 10).
Both lakes are known to be "hard to fish" and due to the sites designations will not be restocked. Permits for both lakes are issued by Leisure Services (no fishing is permitted during the close season - 15 March to 15 June inclusive).
You are able to apply for a permit for either sites after the 1st May for the following season by completing the application form (on the right-hand-side of this page), clearly stating which site you require a permit for, both these sites have separate permit systems (Hatch pond permit does not cover you for Alder Hills and vice versa). Once completed post back along with the items listed below to the address at the bottom of this page. Please note we are unable to accept an application by e-mail, as the relevant items below, along with your signature are required.
Items to be submitted with the completed application form include the following:
- Passport sized photo of applicant
- Photocopy of applicants national rod license
- Payment
- Proof of disability (if applying for concessionary rate and not a member of *ATL&L)
It is important that Leisure Services receive all these items to be able to process your application. If all is correct a permit will be issued by post from Leisure Services.
Please note that you must read and abide by the conditions of use (page 3 & 4 of the PDF on the right-hand-side of this page) each year you apply as they are occasionally amended. Borough of Poole reserves the right to withdraw permission to fish from anyone not abiding by these conditions.
The seasons permit fee for each lake is £24 for adults, £10 for under 16's, £17 for disabled, senior (65+) and *ATL&L members. A night fishing permit will also be required for each lake & will cost an additional £24 on top of a day permit for adults or £17 for disabled, senior (65+) and *ATL&L members (if both are required) this is not available to under 16's. ATL&L group card holders are eligible for a day permit (limited numbers available) at a cost of £32, a group can consist of a leader and a maximum of 4 group members.
*ATL&L = Access to Leisure & Learning, (only applicable for BH postcode residents). For more information and to see if you qualify for ATL&L please visit this webpage or telephone 01202 261306.
- - If you are already a member and are applying for a permit through this scheme, you will need to state your membership number on the application form.
Cheques should be made payable to 'Borough of Poole'
Return by post to:
Leisure Services,30-32 Northmead Drive, Creekmoor, Poole, BH17 7RP
Any application received before the 1st May will be returned to sender
Leisure Services
30-32 Northmead Drive, Creekmoor, Poole
BH17 7RP
Tel: 01202 265265
Email: leisure@poole.gov.uk
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