Kia Ora – Gold Lake
Kia Ora Fishery
Knowle Ln, Cullompton EX15 1PZ
General description
Kia Ora Gold Lake is one of two water on this complex. It is roughly 2 acres in size and features several islands. The depth is fairly uniform ranging from 2ft to 6ft in places. Set only a mile from Collumpton, the lake was purpose built by the club in 2000 and it has now matured nicely with plenty of bank side vegetation. The fishery is very peaceful and set amongst farmland and even though it is a very prolific fishery it never gets too busy.
Known Species
Gold Lake is heavily stocked with both common and mirror carp to 20lb as well as crucians. Other species include tench, F1s, roach, rudd, bream, perch etc… Due to the high stocking, the carp are quite easy to catch and big hits are not uncommon. Simple ledger tactics using corn, meat or pellet are all successful. Many anglers choose to fish a pole or waggler set-up which can also lead to large nets of fish.
- Bream
- Carp
- Common Carp
- Mirror Carp
- Perch
- Roach
- Rudd
- Tench
Opening times & availability
This fishery is dusk till dawn only, no exceptions.
Access & Parking
Directions from Exeter:
Head north on the M5, leave at junction 28 for Cullompton. Head for the town centre, you will come to a T junction, turn left onto the A3181 (towards Exeter), pass through the town, as you leave the town centre you will pass a garage on the right, continue on for ¼ mile until you come to a small roundabout, turn right into Swallow Way. Continue through the housing estate and to the top of hill, as the road turns sharp right you turn left into Knowle Lane, continue for 800 yards and directly in front of you will see the Kia Ora car park (the rugby club car park is on the left), the ponds will be found down the field from the car park. Note: you can also follow the Cullompton Rugby Club signs, as Kia Ora car park is adjacent to the rugby ground.
