Harlesthorpe
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Harlesthorpe is a village in Bolsover (district)
, in the county of Derbyshire
. It is a peculiar village, located literally just north of Clowne
, but almost a part of Clowne. It is separated by the Harlesthorpe Dam, a large Pond, the village is accessible, from the Rotherham Road, A618.
Harlesthorpe Dam was, or so the story used to go, used to supply a head of water to a nearby mill. The mill was said to produce cloth for making sails. This cloth was known as Bump and the name Bump Mill Pond was widely used in the locality.
Harlesthorpe Dam has two bodies of waters to choose from and fishing is available.
Both waters offer a variety of species and are well suited to the pleasure, match and specimen angler.
The smaller of the two is a mature, 2 acres (8,093.7 m²) lake surrounded by trees. In the centre there is a heavily weeded island.
Chub to 4 lb (1.8 kg) are the main quarry and there’s every chance to crack a chub Mission.
Across the road, the 10 acres (40,468.6 m²) main lake offers the chance of a large carp to around 24 lb (10.9 kg). There is a good head of upper doubles.
Pellet and paste are amongst the top catching baits and boilies will also catch. Tench are also present and early morning and evening fishing can be very productive times for this species.
Depths vary from four to 12 feet (3.7 m) at the deeper end and there are plenty of features and marginal weed beds to fish to.
Other species include, bream, perch, roach and rudd.
Bolsover (district)
Bolsover is a local government district in Derbyshire, England. Its main town is Bolsover.There are fourteen town and parish councils within the district.In addition to the town councils of Old Bolsover and Shirebrook, there are the parish councils of:...
, in the county of Derbyshire
Derbyshire
Derbyshire is a county in the East Midlands of England. A substantial portion of the Peak District National Park lies within Derbyshire. The northern part of Derbyshire overlaps with the Pennines, a famous chain of hills and mountains. The county contains within its boundary of approx...
. It is a peculiar village, located literally just north of Clowne
Clowne
Clowne is a village and civil parish in the Bolsover district of Derbyshire, England. It forms part of the Bolsover constituency. Clowne lies north east of Chesterfield and south west of Worksop. It is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Clune...
, but almost a part of Clowne. It is separated by the Harlesthorpe Dam, a large Pond, the village is accessible, from the Rotherham Road, A618.
Harlesthorpe Dam was, or so the story used to go, used to supply a head of water to a nearby mill. The mill was said to produce cloth for making sails. This cloth was known as Bump and the name Bump Mill Pond was widely used in the locality.
Harlesthorpe Dam has two bodies of waters to choose from and fishing is available.
Both waters offer a variety of species and are well suited to the pleasure, match and specimen angler.
The smaller of the two is a mature, 2 acres (8,093.7 m²) lake surrounded by trees. In the centre there is a heavily weeded island.
Chub to 4 lb (1.8 kg) are the main quarry and there’s every chance to crack a chub Mission.
Across the road, the 10 acres (40,468.6 m²) main lake offers the chance of a large carp to around 24 lb (10.9 kg). There is a good head of upper doubles.
Pellet and paste are amongst the top catching baits and boilies will also catch. Tench are also present and early morning and evening fishing can be very productive times for this species.
Depths vary from four to 12 feet (3.7 m) at the deeper end and there are plenty of features and marginal weed beds to fish to.
Other species include, bream, perch, roach and rudd.