Iremongers Pond Association
Iremongers pond
fishing club
Fishing is available for the majority of Native Freshwater fish with the pond being linked to the river via a small channel. Many species have been observed spawning in the pond. It is handled by the Iremongers Pond Fishing Club.
With the 3 stages of development, we have been able to increase the number of fishing pegs to 17, with several on the eastern bank being wheelchair accessible.
Parking is available in the car-park adjacent to the tram stop and pond for fishermen’s use.
However during the working week this gets used by tram commuters, there is the pub car park (available for patrons only) or several adjacent side roads that you can park on, all within easy a few minutes walk of the pond.
MEMBERSHIP:
FISHING MEMBERSHIPS - Adult £60 or OAP, Disabled Concessions & Juniors £30.
Juniors are under 16 at time of registering.
HOW TO JOIN:
To join the group you must contact our Head Bailiff (ADAM WILLIAMSON) on 07768725292
Our Head Bailiff has copies of the appropriate forms and can give you an introduction to the pond and answer any questions you may have.
RETURN ALL COMPLETED FORMS TO ADAM WILLIAMSON (number above).
FISHING TIMES:
Fishing is available all year round as we don’t have a closed season now the pond is linked to the river.
Overnight fishing is permitted for Fully Paid-up Members only.
CONDITIONS FOR FISHING:
Please note: please follow all the RULES of the pond and keep the area clean. Take your rubbish home or put it in one of the bins by the pond or one of the many on-street bins.
Please help us keep the area in pristine condition by challenging anyone not following the rules, littering or allowing dog fouling. Help can be requested by phone from one of the bailiffs regarding water and fishing issuesor committee members regarding land around the pond (see contacts). The City “ Community Protection Officers “ or Police can also be contacted for serious and emergency concerns.
Pond Stock:
January 2021 - 17 large common Carp introduced into the pond all around 10 pound or over.
With flooding of the Trent and an Otter attack shortly following the restocking, several fish (3 or 4) were lost, but most have been caught or seen recently.
July 2017 - 100 4 to 6 inch (10 to 15 cm) CRUCIAN CARP introduced.
These are pure bred English fish and are a lovely butter gold colour. They feed both bottom and mid water, they are very shy feeders and small baits will be a must if you want to grace your net with one. They can grow in excess of 4 lbs in weight.
April 2017 - 10 breeding pairs of Tench introduced.
These will take a while settling in but should be a welcome addition to the pond.
Below is a list of the fish seen in the pond. The list is not exhaustive and there may always be more below the surface! Smallest are the PERCH: These are predatory fish and when small they feed on tiny shrimp-like animals and very small baby fish, known as fry. When they reach a reasonable size they will catch larger fish up-to 3 to 4 inches (7.5 to 10 cm) in length and from a few ounces to a few pounds in weight. There is an abundance of Perch in the pond, the largest caught by a young lad fishing with his dad, was 4.07 lb (1.85 kg) caught on a worm. You can catch Perch on maggots and worms. Next in size are ROACH: These can be found in their hundreds in the pond, they are mostly small from a couple of ounces (50 to 60 grams) all the way up to nearly 3 lb (1.36 kg) in weight. Roach love maggots and bread. Next up are EEL's: These are not so abundant in the pond but can grow quite large in size, the average for the pond is about 3 to 5 lb (1.36 to 2.36 kg). The British record eel was caught from Iremongers Pond in the 1970's at a weight of 11.0 lb (5 kg). They are scavenger's and feed on anything that ends up on the bottom of the pond and love big fat worms. TENCH: The average size caught in the pond are between 4 and 6 lb (1.8 to 2.8 kg) but some have reached 9 lb (4.1 kg). They feed on and off the bottom on most baits and are targeted early to late spring / summer. SILVER and BRONZE BREAM: These can grow up to a weight of nearly 15 lbs (6.8 kg) and I have personally caught a Bronze Bream of 14.07 lbs (6.4 Kg). These are bottom feeders and will gladly take most baits. COMMON and MIRROR CARP: These can grow very large indeed and will eat most baits and feed mid water, bottom and off the surface. They will sometimes feed off the top on very warm still summer days. PIKE: These fish patrol the bottom depths of the pond and like the Perch are predatory and feed on smaller fish. Be careful, these fish have some fearsome teeth and you will need to take special care if you catch one or you'll get bitten. BARBEL: Some river Barbel have been hooked of late and these must have come into the pond from the river when it flooded, via the connecting channel, but their numbers will probably be limited to a few. THE SWALES. A recently reported find in the small feeder ponds that drain local ground-water is the 12 SPINED STICKLEBACK. This is a very rare sight and already we've had a visitor from over a hundred miles away just to see them. The Swales are maintained by the IPA and fishing is not allowed in them.
POND RULES
GENERAL RULES FOR ALL VISITORS, WALKERS AND POND USERS:
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ANYBODY DAMAGING ANY FACILITY, PLANT OR TREE ON THE SITE, OR BREAKING ANY OF OUR RULES, WILL BE REPORTED TO THE POLICE, PROSECUTED AND BANNED FROM THE POND, THE CITY COUNCIL MAY ALSO BAN THEM FROM ANY PARK WITHIN THE CITY COUNCIL BOUNDARY.
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FIRES OF ANY TYPE ARE NOT ALLOWED ANYWHERE ON SITE.
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ALL DOGS MUST BE KEPT ON A LEAD OR LONG LEASH AT ALL TIMES.
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Metal detectors may only be used with IPA Committee permission and any holes or damage must be properly filled in and repaired.
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Absolutely NO magnet fishing in the pond as this will disturb or destroy the environment in the pond.
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No cars are allowed on site except for IPA Pond Maintenance Vehicles.
RULES FOR ANGLERS AND FISHING ON THE POND
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Anyone fishing with a rod and line in England and Wales must hold an “Environment Agency Rod Fishing Licence” in addition to an IPA membership and must comply with the bylaws for the waters they are fishing.
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Anyone failing to comply with these bylaws could face prosecution and receive a fine of up to £2000.
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Care of the fish, both in and out of the water, is of utmost importance.
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NO FISH ARE TO BE TAKEN OFF SITE. ALL FISH ARE TO BE RETURNED TO THE WATER ALIVE.
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ANYONE FOUND STEALING FISH OR TAKING FISH TO EAT WILL BE SEVERELY DEALT WITH AND PROSECUTED AND CAN BE FINED UP TO £4000.
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Anglers must abide by all Pond Rules.
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No use of unattended fishing setups.
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Members only can use 3 rods maximum, but if the pond is busy, please drop to 2 rods and have respect for other anglers.
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Day Tickets are no longer available after 1'st of April 2022.
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No sharing of a peg.
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If carp fishing you must have a landing net of at least 36 inches (92 cm).
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You must have an UNHOOKING MAT or CRADLE. A carp care kit or similar should be used at all times to treat damaged fish before returning them to the pond.
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Only barb-less or micro-barbed hooks to be used. Any barbed hooks should be pinched before use.
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You must use FORCEPS and or a DISGORGER to unhook fish.
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You must use a quick lead release system ie. Korda lead clip.
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NO FIXED RIGS! Semi fixed or running leads only and Chods are also allowed.
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Coated braid hook length is allowed.
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No dog or cat meat baits are allowed.
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The Bailiffs will perform occasional random rig checks.
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No dry handling of fish with a towel or similar, before handling fish wet your hands.
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NO SACKING OF CARP.
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Bait boats and drones are not allowed.
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If you are found to be neglecting care of the fish you will be asked to surrender your Membership Card or Day Ticket and escorted off the site.
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The use of NUTS for bait is PROHIBITED. No mass or heavy pre-baiting prior to fishing, and a maximum of 1kg per 24 hour fishing session allowed.
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Suitable tackle for the species of fish you fishing for must be used.
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Pike fishing with Dead-baits is from 1st October until 31s t March only, NO LIVE BAITS to be used at any time, and you must use a wire trace. Forceps or long-nosed pliers should be used for un-hooking. Spinners and Lures to be used in GMT spring and summer months only.
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Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult or they will be asked to leave.
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If you leave your rods unattended you will be asked to leave the site.
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Night fishing is allowed for full members only.
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The drinking of beer, wine and spirits is allowed, but not to excess. No shouting or loud music.
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Radios are allowed but at a low volume remember respect the privacy of local residents and other users.
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BBQs are not permitted on site. Bright Torches are not allowed. For night fishing please use a low powered torch or head torch.
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The use of specialist fishing bivvies or brolly systems only, is preferred for night fishing, but in additionally small, discrete tents only (preferably green) – no large tents or parties of tents - at the discretion of the Bailiff’s.
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One non-angling guest only, when night fishing.
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