Originally a commercial venue, the YDAA now has the lease for what is known as “Villa Farm Pond” just outside of York. The pond is just over 1 acres with a small island at one end. The banks are flat and pegs easily accessible, with a few having platforms.
This shallow lake is located in the centre of a large residential area. There are various access points around the estates and parking is extremely limited. Great care must be taken when parking, so as not to cause inconvenience of any kind to the local residents. At all times anglers should ensure that they carry […]
A small complex of three ‘commercial style’ lakes that is the YDAA premier match venue. The lakes hold a good stock of ‘match sized’ carp along with tench, bream and plenty of roach, all of which can taken on the pole, feeder or waggler tactics.
Sand Hutton Gravel pit is one of YDAA’s prettiest waters. It is sheltered by the surrounding woodlands, but beware, in the warmer months you are guaranteed bites from the large mosquitoes that live here! There are a limited number of swims and it can be quite busy at times.
An old estate lake situated some 5 miles north or York. With a good head of bream, tench, roach, perch and a number of double figure carp and pike, this venue offers the pleasure and specimen angler a great deal of excellent sport.
An old clay pit of between 1 and 2 acres not far from the village of Claxton, seven miles north-east of York. Surrounded by a small patch of woodland the lake is very sheltered, and has lush growths of lilies in the summer months.
A sheltered, 1 acre pond on the outskirts of the village of Hemingbrough, not far from Selby. The pond is quite deep, shelving off to to well over 10ft less than a rod-length out in many swims. Lily and rush-lined in summer, the surrounding trees keep all but the worst weather off. Limited match fishing […]
