1 Acre(s)
It is again typical of the Hawford Bridge lakes in that, whilst not as surrounded by trees and shrubs as the other two, Penlake has distinct reed beds and a central island giving plenty of features and interest.
Holding 25 pegs, this is the fishery's main match venue with the average size of fish being between 2lbs 8oz and 3lbs, although there are a fair number of bigger fish, mainly ghost carp, to 10lbs and a handful of specimens to 17lbs.
Although there are no bream in Penlake, there are a large number of silver fish, particularly roach to just over 2lbs, rudd to about 10oz, perch to 1lb 8oz and chub to just under 3lbs.
The large head of silver fish ensurers that Penlake fishes well all year round.
About five feet deep around the sides and dropping off to eight feet in the centre at the road end, Penlake fishes much the same as the other two Hawford waters.
Pellet, sweetcorn and small pieces of luncheon meat work well as do casters, maggots and worms.
Because of the island and reed beds, precision is best obtained on the pole, although you do not need to fish far out as the margins again also hold the fish.
If fishing the waggler it will pay to clip off the line once you have the distance to prevent snagging the island bank or reeds.
When pleasure fishing the water, it again pays to fish tight in the margins and to feed little and often when you have attracted the fish to your swim.
Car parking for Penlake can be found to the right by the caravan next to the pool and by driving around the perimiter road to the far side of the water.