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Bowsaw & Billhook Lakes

Hampshire

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Last updated: 30 January 2025

Bowsaw Lake

Bowsaw Lake spans 1.7 acres and is a favourite spot for anglers targeting carp and tench. Throughout the year, you can find numerous mirror carp and common carp swimming in its waters. The lake has seen impressive catches, with the biggest mirror carp reaching up to 36lb. Tench enthusiasts will appreciate the largest caught weighing 7½ lb.

Billhook Lake

Covering 1.4 acres, Billhook Lake offers a diverse fishing experience. This lake is home to a variety of species including carp, tench, bream, roach, rudd, perch, barbel, and chubb. While it primarily serves as a match lake for competitive anglers, it also welcomes those who enjoy fishing for leisure.

Largest Fish

The lakes boast some remarkable catches. At Bowsaw Lake, the top carp weighs in at 36lb, showcasing the potential for substantial catches. Meanwhile, Billhook Lake holds a record match weight of 301lb, reflecting the impressive angling opportunities available. Whether you're aiming for a hefty carp or exploring different species, these lakes offer a rewarding fishing experience.

Address: Odiham, Hook

Website: http://www.bowsaw-billhook.co.uk/


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Barbel
Barbel are powerful river fish with distinctive barbels. They are known for their active nature and enduring fight, offering a rewarding challenge for anglers in fast-flowing waters.
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Bream
Common bream are deep-bodied fish that thrive in still waters and slow rivers, often found in large shoals and offering steady sport for anglers, especially during summer.
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Carpup to 36 lb 0 oz
A true favourite. Carp are hardy, powerful fish known for their strong fights and adaptability to various waters, with three main varieties—common, mirror, and leather—frequently targeted by anglers in the UK.
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Chub
Chub are shy, hard-fighting river fish known for their versatility and willingness to take various baits, providing year-round sport for anglers who adopt a roving approach in fast-flowing waters.
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Perch
Known for their aggressive feeding and lively fight, perch are striking fish with beautiful colouration, making them a popular target for anglers across the UK.
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Roach
Roach are slim, silver fish with orange-red fins, a common sight in many fishing spots and popular among anglers for their year-round activity and ability to thrive in diverse waters.
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Rudd
Rudd are vibrant, slim-bodied fish with bright golden flanks and striking red fins, known for their lively shoals. Rudd are closely related to roach but are generally larger and more aggressive.
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Tenchup to 7 lb 8 oz
Tench are peaceful, olive-green fish with red-orange eyes and a thick, slimy coating, prized by anglers for their powerful runs and exciting fights, often found near weedy areas in still waters.
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