Lemington Lakes

Absolutely stunning setting, brilliant fishing, lovely bed and breakfast accommodation, amazing full English breakfast. Hospitality was above and beyond from Debbie, she made us very welcome from the outset and was so friendly and attentive. Everything 10 out of 10! My partner paid for us to have a break here last weekend as a birthday treat and i couldn't recommend this place highly enough. The tench lake (sunset) is one of the most beautiful lakes I've ever seen and the fish were all immaculate and very hard fighting. What a place! Really close to Morton on Marsh too where we had a 5 star meal at the Redesdale Arms Hotel. Definitely worth a visit. Thank you Debbie and Andy you really made our visit special!

Just had 3 nights here in our motorhome with our 3 dogs. Absolutely stunning site set in beautiful grounds. So quiet and peaceful with full access for walking around the many lakes. Facilities absolutely pristine. Icing on the cake for hubby was fantastic fishing. Friendly owner. Really cant fault the place and we will definately be back

APPALLING CUSTOMER CAREI had a free day and the weather looked OK and so I thought I'd have a pleasant day fishing for crucian on Priory Lake. This was the day before I planned to fish.So I went on to their website to check if they were open, they were, and discovered that you now need to complete a non-residents application form. I did this and clicked submit". It then disappeared from the screen and confirmed that the message went and that I would get a response shortly. I then got my kit ready in anticipation.The following day I wanted to set off asap and so checked my emails. There was nothing from Lemington Lakes. Given that I wanted to fish that day I then rang them and Debbie answered. I relayed what had happened and asked if it would be Ok to fish today. She said "no" and that she would not have time to action my submission as she was too busy doing breakfasts. I asked if it would be possible to check whilst I was on my way but that was still a "no". I told her that I had already fished there at least three times

Back in 2003 Debbie and Andy took over Lemington lakes at first it looked great that the fishery had new owners that wanted to improve the fishing. Unfortunately over the years they slowly but surely reduced fishing on the site to the point it was almost impossible to be able to fish there at all.New rules were added and along with many others I bought all the necessary equipment required. Very soon after this they decided to shut down the fishing and provide it on a couple of ponds to people who booked onto the caravan site only.Unfortunately all Debbie and Andy did was ruin what could have been a well run fishery. If they weren't interested in running a fishery why buy one in the first place?Yes it has been some time since I fished it however I believe my review is valid especially as Lemington lakes continues to be listed as a fishery on many sites. What once was a lovely fishery has now been taken away from angler's. Can't understand why they didn't sell it to someone interested in running it as the fishery it had been for years prior to their ownership.

A beautiful set of lakes close to Moreton in the Marsh, with high standard of facilities, caravan park and on site tackle shop/cafe. I have been fishing Priory Lake again recently as I love Crucian Carp, but you will have to fight your way through around 10 or so Tench for every Crucian caught, as Priory Lake is stuffed full of the greedy buggers, which makes targeting the Crucian very frustrating. Perhaps it should be re-named the small tench pool. It also begs the question as to how the fishery expect the the Crucian to grow and thrive in this lake, with so many Tench stocked into the lake, beating the Crucian to any free offerings. In fact, I see little chance of this place getting anywhere near growing on Crucian to specimen sizes if the over stocking of mini Tench is not curbed. Still, as a place to while away a few hours, it is a stunning location and would be the perfect place to bring youngsters or newcomers for a bit of action packed float fishing. I'll still visit from time to time, but i'll admit the small Tench are wearing a bit thin. Get rid of a few and get some balance back into the Lake and you might get a few more serious Crucian Anglers to visit.

After a week in a so called Chalet (more like a home from home) Lovely wooden floors, open plan kitchen/living room and big comfy beds. Its a shame to be leaving. I really couldn't recommend this place enough. It was also reassuring they checked my Landing net and Carp cradle to make sure I could look after the stunning big carp in Westminster Lake. Whilst having a breakfast in the cafe on our first morning Debbie couldn't have been more helpful of what had been working on the lakes. If you are into your Carp fishing speak to Andy. Top guy with a wicked sense of humour!! WE WILL BE BACK....just need to save up now as I want a 24hr session with Andy on Abbots lake (watch this space) Darryll and Sue

To be fair this place is a joke. Went here a few years back with my mate and paid a deposit being arriving. Was told over the phone we both needed a carp cradle, so to avoid any problems I told her exactly what model we had and she confirmed it was acceptable. When we arrived at the complex the women running the place was like 'right lets see your mats'. Yeah sound so we go outside and we pull out like top end Nash XL mats and she was like no these are not acceptable haha it was comical, I couldn't get my head round it, baffled me. She then had the cheek to refuse giving our deposits back. We had to kick off abit to be honest and in the end the bloke with her finally gave it us back.

GIVE IT A MISSLemington lakes looks nice on first impressions but after fishing it three times I can safely say that this is no more than your typical man made fishery, despite the condescending claims to greatness on their website, and I will not be returning. The pegs are too far too close together and the fish have clearly been caught hundreds of times, with many sadly having parts of their mouths missing. There are also no big carp present, except in one lake which is very expensive and often fully booked.On arriving you will have your tackle inspected by the lady, who will require you to purchase one of her obscenly large unhooking mats or nets from the tackle shop (if you can call it that - its very small and is often filled with the stench of fresh canine defecation) if she does not deem yours up to standard. The rules are also very over the top, with three people not being allowed to share two unhooking mats or landing nets, despite the pegs only being 3/4 metres apart. Im all in favour of some reasonable rules being enforced at fisheries due to the amount of idiots fishing these days, but this place is ridiculous and treats the experienced and respectfull angler as if he/she is some kind of neanderthal.As if this wasn't bad enough, the man who runs the place is extremely unfriendly, in fact quite aggressive. He had clearly taken a disliking to me and my friends before he even spoke to us when he came round to inspect our tickets, probably judging us as inexperienced anglers due to us being in our early twenties, and seemed to be looking for any excuse to kick us off. Fortunately he could not find one, but I imagine he loses lots of customers by behaving in this manner.Overall, I urge anyone who enjoys a challenging and rewarding days fishing, where the fish are in good condition, and where you are made to feel welcome, relaxed and not pressured into buying things which you don't need or want, to give this place a miss. If you do wish to brave this hell hole, be sure to read the extensive list of 'dont's' situated on the left side of the first car park, as these could be easily missed. Also, be sure to pay before fishing in the aforementioned 'tackle shop', countary to the standard practice at most other commercial fisheries, if you wish to avoid a fat, red-faced man with a very large chip on his shoulder charging round to your peg and ruining your day.

Myself and a friend have just spent three lovely days at Lemington Lakes. The self catering accommodation was spotless, breakfast was fantastic and all in stunning surroundings. Will definitely be returning.

I’m sorry that Debbie has felt not gave the full account of the conversation we had at the lake sideYes I did mistakenly use a small barbed hook but did show her a pack of none barbed hooks that I had and thought that was one of the hooksSecondly I did set up a float fishing rod Debbie checked it seem happy with itNot why she’s saying that they were second hand when I told her it was all new tackle that my wife got meThere was 1 small rod I use for float fishing and a larger rod that I use for course fishing I’m not aware any of the rods that are for sea fishingThe only rule I broke was mistakenly putting on the wrong hookAt no point I felt I was putting any fishIn danger needles to say I will never return