Hi guys , i would be greatfull if anyone could give me some information on starting a trout fishery , cost of fish , seepa , and any other costs involved.

contact scott henderson at this fishery, he may give you relevant info as this fishery is relatvely new as a put and take trout loch.
www.fishcrosswood.co.uk
regards
bert.

dont do it......

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I HATE BUNGS.........

its seems to be a popular answer, when someone asks how do you start a fishery
is dont do it, but where would we fish?

aldernuek......

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I HATE BUNGS.........

Alex any info you could give me on fish prices , seepa and any other governing bodies wold be greatly appreciated , nothing ventured nothing gained old boy .

The first thing to do is try and find a reservoir or pond that is up for lease , Then take it from there.

Fish costs and transport can be had from here:

http://www.britishtrout.co.uk/listings.htm

Then the insurance costs.

WHAT WOULD YOU LOOK FOR IN YOUR FISHERY???...

For Example:
Round the banks: A woodland/tree/shrub setting, a flat grassed setting, a hardcore pavement type setting, steep banks, shallow banks.....

What water features would you expect, or be put off by...
Ie weeds and reeds, islands, fountains Etc

What kind of Trout and at what proportions:
IE 60%Rainbow, 10%brown, 30%brook etc etc...

Size and quantity:
Lots of small (IE under 2Lb)
Lots of small - medium size (IE less that 10lb)
Not so many but bigger (IE most over 10lb)
Very few fish but absolute monsters
Or a mix??

Would you prefer to pay a small fee to fish on a catch release all day, then pay seperate for any fish you wanted to keep, IE a fixed price per lb of fish
OR
Pay for a ticket for a certain amount of time and certain amount of fish? Ie 2 hours 2 fish

What facilities would you like?
Ie BBQ, Night fishing, On Site Tackle shop, Refreshments, food, CCTV, boats, etc etc...

What facilities would you expect...
Ie Toilets, shelter hut, nets, tackle hire

What facilites would you never use?
Ie boats, food, equipment hire

What prices would you class as fair?

Would you appreciate a pay monthly ticket - Ie fish as much as you like each month, for a fixed price, if so how much??

How do I keep the idiots at bay who steal fish and load themselves with buckfast annoying everybody

A lot to consider , But good luck.

I know someone who is selling a trout fishery with 2 x 5 acre lochs , 2 holiday lets a large cottage with 17 acres of ground and two trout holding ponds and an anglers houf.

£450.000

Col

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"It is not easy to tell one how to cast. The art must be acquired by practice.

Beacon has covered a good amount,it would also depend on your cicumstances aswell.It is a big financial outlay and only you know yourself and that is your personal to you and noone else.But it is a big consideration.
Long hours and never great returns.You need to do it for the right reasons and if this is money, forget it.it is a way of life and takes alot to do.Around each corner something always pops up .rates to pay,exraction licenses,disease,weather,ie floods,warm weather.Other fisheries in your area.

anglers have alot of choice these days.

Best of luck and if i can offer help just let me know.

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Kevin

gimme a bell mate.

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From my rather limited first-hand experience, be prepared to spend a lot of money, time and effort only to have it wrecked by scumbags.

Be prepared for little financial return, very commiting hours and having to deal with a fair proportion of rude, ignorant numpties.

Get a big dog as you will need it!