South Lake
Yateley, Surrey
OS Map Reference: SU 82423 61163
Postcode: GU46 7UU
Water Type: Mature Gravel Pit
Designation: Carp & Specimen Water
Size: 7.5 acres
Maximum Depth: 12 feet
Facilities:
Secure Car Parking
Toilets
Contacts:
Head Bailiff: Jon Hyatt
Deputy Bailiff: Allan Lambert
Local Police: 101
Stock:
Common Carp to 40lb 8oz
Mirror Carp to 37lb 0oz
Bream to 9lbs
Perch to 1lb 8oz
Tench to 5lbs
Pike to 15lbs
This is an attractive, mature venue full of features, holding some 300 fish with a good head of Commons and Mirrors average 20lb +, Common Carp 36lb 12oz, Mirror Carp 37lb, there are also Bream to 8lb, Perch to 1lb 8oz, Tench to 5lb & Pike to 15lb.
The former owners undertook considerable work on the venue in 2008 which has resulted in an excellent Carp fishery which is a maturing water since its rejuvenation.
Click through the image to to view the video that takes you for a walk around this venue:
Carp fishing on this venue can be very rewarding with exceptional specimens falling to the obvious bottom tactics.
Use bottom tactics to present baits on the bars or in the silty gulleys for best results, and margins can be well worth the effort if you are quiet!
Farnham Angling Society Record
| Species | lbs:ozs:drms | kilo.grms | Date | Captor |
| No Records Caught From This Venue Yet! | ||||
- Members can fish all banks
- Night fishing is permitted, for Junior Members Bye-law 4.r. page 10 applies.
- This is a residential area, so please be quiet and courteous when entering and leaving the water and remove all litter.
- Please ensure that the gate is locked at all times, even if it was open on your arrival.
Important News - Temporary closure of Yateley South Lake Complex (South Lake, Pumphouse Lake, Horseshoe Lake & Tree Lake), for fishing and access.
From 11.00am on Saturday 1st February until 11:00am on Monday 17th February 2020, Yateley South Complex will be closed. This regrettable closure has been sanctioned by the Executive Committee as a result of a minority of members leaving excrement on the bankside which is wholly unacceptable, potentially dangerous and totally inexcusable. The gates to the fishery will be secured with a combination padlock and chain and may only be unlocked by the Chief Bailiff. The Executive Committee sincerely trust that such a closure will not be required in the future, but will take the same action if required on other secure FAS fisheries if such behaviour occurs. The Executive Committee
Horseshoe, Pumphouse & Tree Lakes
Horseshoe, Pumphouse & Tree Lakes will remain closed until 8th July 2019, following which, the fisheries will be open to fish but some areas of the lakes will be closed whilst access improvements takes place around the lakes. These works will continue for several weeks until completed.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused for this essential works.
Stepping Stones to Carp Fishing Success 2018
Our thanks to Duncan Smith and his friends who will once again assist FAS Members wishing to gain knowledge and experience at the Stepping Stones event at South Lake.
Fishery Management works at South Lake.
Fishery Management works at South Lake:
These will include:
1/. The installation of flushing toilets.
2/. The removal of the wooden bridge to access swims 11 – 16 and it’s replacement with a surfaced path over a culvert to provide improved access.
3/. There will be an additional 2 or 3 swims added at South Lake. Swim 11 to be removed and possibly one other, and with 2 x swims previously used by Cemex e-instated (as per the old notice board), and with 1 x new swim being created.
4/. Overflow pipe - Already replaced and set at the correct level.
5/. A 2” layer of scalpings will be used in several of the swims when construction/repairs take place, so that they stand up better to use.
5/. The swims which are partly underwater are those that are to be rebuilt, and will be raised a little in order that they are above the Maximum Water Level.
These works are likely to take in the region of 2-months and will involve the appropriate swims being taped off as and when necessary. We apologise for the disturbance to all Members whilst these works take place.
The Executive Committee
Farnham AS’s ‘A Stepping Stone to Carp Fishing Success’ at South Lake
Provided by FAS and organised by Kel Roberts and Simon King the aim of the event was to pass on knowledge to less ex...perienced anglers who were taught by some of the best in the land, including Jon McAllister, David Benton & Nigel Sharp.
Check out the film on our website using the link below:
http://www.farnhamanglingsociety.com/news-articles/video-farnham-angling-society-carp-academy-yateley-south-lake-2014-stepping-stone-carp-fishing-success.php
Farnham AS’s ‘Stepping Stone to Carp Fishing Success’ at South Lake
A huge thank you to Kel Roberts for organisi...ng the event for FAS and massive appreciation to the whole team of carp fishing experts made up of David Benton, Chris Boyda, Ryan Boyda, Josh Curd, Jon McAllister, Nigel Sharp, Matt Shaw, Duncan Smith, Phil Smith & Dave Willis.
Great support from Wraysbury Baits, X Baits, Kraken Baits & Yateley Angling Centre for their support of this FAS teach-in that has benefitted 40 very fortunate FAS members.
Tight Lines, Chris Ball & the Yateley Complexes - 19th January 2013
Coverage of Farnham Angling Society's purchase of the new fisheries at Yateley was featured on Sky Sport 3's 'Tight Lines' angling programme on Friday 25th January at 7.00pm.
Follow the link to see the video....
Read More....Famous Yateley Fisheries Bought by Farnham Angling Society !
Farnham Angling Society are proud to announce the purchase of 8 of the famous Yateley Complex lakes, ensuring that angling continues on arguably the most famous Carp fishing complex in the country.
Farnham Angling Society have acquired 8 lakes and a stretch of the River Blackwater in total. These will be split into: the Yateley South Complex: Comprising of South Lake, Pumphouse Lake, Horseshoe Lake & Tree Lake and the Yateley East Complex, containing the Summer Pit, Match Lake, Copse Lake, Nursery Lake and the River Blackwater.
Just off Sandhurst Road, Yateley, Hampshire
From the M3, exit the M3 at Junction 4a, signposted, Farnborough. Bear left, following the signs toward Yateley / Reading. Proceed straight on for approximately two miles passing the Royal Engineers Gibraltar Barracks and shortly after the barracks turn right at the roundabout and go straight across at the next roundabout. Follow the road for approximately one mile through Cricket Hill into Yateley itself. Turn left at the roundabout at the end of the road on to the B3272 and, after 100 metres, turn right into Sandhurst Road.
Drive past Weybridge Mead on your left and the gate immediately on the left is the entrance to the South Complex leading to South Lake, Horseshoe Lake, Pumphouse Lake and Tree Lake.
Parking at this fishery is for South Lake, Tree Lake, Horseshoe Lake and Pumphouse Lake. The footpath along the house bank leads to the gates (key required) that cross the footpath for access to Tree Lake, Horseshoe Lake and Pumphouse Lake. The gates must be locked after use. Parking in designated areas only.
No parking on the Sandhurst Road / Yateley Road is permitted and anyone found to have parked on the verge will face disciplinary action. Please ensure that all gates are locked and secure before you leave the fishery.