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.
Marley’s and Potter’s Ponds hold a good head of ‘match sized’ carp, along with tench, bream, chub, crucian carp and plenty of roach and rudd. Brown’s Pond is a silvers only venue, with plenty of roach, rudd, bream, tench, crucian carp and ide. Pole tactics using pellets will see most species on the bank, although waggler or feeder fishing can be just as effective. Some of the carp are now into double figures. No pike are present.
From York, take the A59 towards Harrogate, and after approximately 2 miles turn left on to the road to Hessay, crossing over the railway to the “T” junction in the village. Turn left here, go passed the cottages/bungalows and take the next right turn on to Low Moor Lane. Follow this to the end of the ‘metalled’ road, turning left along the track, which leads to the ponds on the left. Reduced speed and care should be taken driving along this track, due to subsidence. Access is made at the vehicle owners risk.
