The Monument
The History
The name "The Monument" is derived from the old relic that is located on a hill overlooking the fishery. It is the remains of an old water windmill.
I had been searching Shropshire for a few years, trying to find the ideal location to create a purpose built day ticket carp fishery. As I think you will agree if you visit "The Monument" this site has everything.
Advice and Tips
1. The Monument Carp are now clever fish so don’t think you can just roll up and catch them
2. Look at the underwater features in the fishery office so you know your swim
3. The bottom is clay so camou your rigs to suit
4. Bait – get on the going boilie and keep trying something different, prawns, sweetcorn, maize, large pellets – they all catch
5. Keep your casting to a minimum and back lead to put the lines on the bottom
6. Keep quiet and sit back
7. Feed the swim 2 or 3 times per day to keep fresh bait going in
Fact File
The Monument in terms of a fishery is nothing short of phenomenal. The growth and condition of the fish is incredible with many fish growing in weight by up to 7lb last season.
The Monument as of today has over 300 fish of which 294 are original stock that are still only 8 years old. Now we also have an unknown quantity of magnificent 3 year old fish weighing between 8lb-16lb, these are mainly deep bodied commons. My guess is there are at least 40 of these young fish present.
The Monument holds: -
30 x doubles
200 x 20’s.
Over 60 x 30’s up to 39lb
At least 5 x 40’s up to the lake record of 49lb known as ‘The Pet’ although I believe the fish known as the Scattered Linear will be our first 50! This fish was 31lb 2 yrs ago and reached 46lb-10oz in April 2007.
The average weight during the Spring of 2007 was approx 24-00lb. The potential of The Monument is incredible! See the fish in the picture gallery.
Facilities
We have excellent facilities at The Monument which include gents, ladies and disabled toilets, power shower, tap drinking water, on site bait shop and basic fishing tackle. We stock all the range of SBS baits, many of which are made for our fisheries (click here for more info on SBS bait deals). We also offer cooked breakfast, drinks, chocolate etc on site (see Monument Café for latest info).
Tackle Service – For £1 Sam/Dave will take your tackle to your swim on the fishery gator & trailer and pick it up at the end of your session.
How To Book and Cost
To book please call our fishery office at The Monument on 01952 463141, send u an email: info@rhfisheries.com or call into The Monument Fishery in person: -
The Monument Fishery
Lamledge Lane
Shifnal
Shropshire
TF11 8BE
We only sell a 36 hour session ticket. Cost £30 per day per swim i.e. £60 for 36 hour session.
From 1st December to 28th February the price reduces to £20 per day, per swim. i.e £40 for a 36 hour session.
Monday 6:45am – until Tuesday evening at dusk
Thursday 6:45am – until Friday evening at dusk
Saturday 6:45am – until Sunday evening at dusk
A 50% deposit is required within 7 days of your reservation to secure your swim then you will receive your confirmation receipt. i.e. £30 deposit per swim per 36hr session.. Cheques to be made payable to ‘R H Fisheries Ltd.’ and posted to: -
Badger Hall
Badger Lane
Nr Burnhill Green
Shropshire
WV6 7JR
Please include the following information on the back of the cheque please: Name, Address, Contact Number, Dates booked, and swims Booked.
If we haven’t received your deposit within 2 weeks of the booking, your swim will be released for re-booking.
Cancellation Policy
Please note bookings cannot be amended and all deposits are non-refundable.
Itinerary
The fishery gates open at 6:45am all year, except in November - February when they open at 7am. You can park your car next to the fishery office in a secure area with CCTV, the fishery office is on the lake. Click here for directions to the Monument fishery. Sam/Dave/John will take your balance money and confirm your swim and show its location on the lake. You can then start fishing straight away by walking to your swim or waiting for the fishery 4 x 4 trailer to take you and your tackle to your swim for £1. You fish through the night of your first day then the bell rings at dusk on your second day to signal the end of the session. Enjoy your fishing.
Fishery Rules
- 2 Rod limit
- No peanuts
- No sacks allowed
- Anglers can only use our landing nets, weigh slings and unhooking mats
- Keep fish soaked in water when on the mat (buckets are provided)
- No braided reel lines
- No bent hooks
- No boats of any kind
- Please respect your fellow anglers at all times