Windmill Pond
Windmill Pond is an established carp fishery offering year-round angling, with carp exceeding 30lb alongside crucian carp, rudd and eels.
Windmill Pond is one of H&DAA’s popular carp fishing venues, offering anglers the opportunity to target a range of carp from approximately 5lb to specimens exceeding 30lb.
Although predominantly a carp water, the pond also contains crucian carp, rudd and eels, providing opportunities for anglers who enjoy other coarse fishing methods.
The fishery offers convenient access to most swims, with parking available immediately behind all but one peg. A gravel and brick access road extends around approximately three-quarters of the pond.
Windmill can fish well throughout the year, but it should not be underestimated. Locating the fish and selecting suitable tactics are often the keys to success.
Venue at a Glance
Established Stillwater
Year-Round
Carp Fishing
Carp Over 30lb
Partly Accessible
Accessible Toilet & Parking
Fishing at Windmill Pond
Crucian Carp
Rudd
Eels
Windmill is predominantly a carp fishery, with carp ranging from approximately 5lb to over 30lb. The venue offers the prospect of a specimen fish while still providing opportunities for other coarse species.
Successful methods include ledgering, feeder fishing, method feeder tactics and surface fishing. Float and pole fishing can also be productive, particularly for the smaller species.
Fishmeal-based baits are recommended by the venue bailiff. As with many carp waters, finding where the fish are holding is often more important than simply choosing a convenient swim.
Windmill fishes throughout the year, although weather conditions, fish movement and seasonal weed growth can influence results.
“Find the fish and use fishmeal baits.”
Although suitable for a range of anglers, Windmill is not necessarily an easy water. Beginners and juniors can enjoy the venue, but patience, suitable tackle and an understanding of carp fishing methods will improve their chances.
Windmill Pond Gallery
A selection of photographs supplied through the H&DAA venue review. Swipe on mobile or scroll across on desktop to see more photographs.
Access & Parking
Members should follow the established Windmill Pond access route, using the designated track and entrance gate. The Association’s official What3Words locations are provided below to help first-time visitors find the correct access points.
Parking is available behind all but one of the swims, making the fishery particularly convenient for anglers carrying larger amounts of equipment.
A gravel and brick access road runs around approximately three-quarters of the pond. Some swims are suitable for anglers with limited mobility, although the fishery is classified as partly accessible rather than fully wheelchair accessible.
An accessible toilet is available at the venue.
Important: A public right of way passes through the area and is regularly used by dog walkers. Members must keep access routes clear and remain considerate towards other users.
Finding Windmill Pond
Access track off the road
Gate over the railway
Safety & Respect for the Venue
Overhead power lines are present in the vicinity of the fishery. Members must remain alert to their location and maintain a safe distance when carrying or using fishing rods, particularly long poles.
Some banks and swims can become boggy and slippery during winter and periods of prolonged rainfall. Suitable footwear is recommended, and extra care should be taken when approaching the water.
The fishery is surrounded by agricultural land and includes a residential property nearby. Members must respect the privacy of residents, neighbouring farmland and all other users of the area.
Keep a safe distance from overhead power lines.
Take extra care on wet or slippery banks and swims.
Respect neighbouring residents, farmland and public access routes.
Before You Fish
All members fishing Windmill Pond must comply with the current Hull & District Anglers’ Association Rules and any additional notices displayed at the venue.
Standard daytime fishing hours are 5am to 10pm. Night fishing is only permitted where the angler holds the appropriate valid night permit or other Association authorisation.
Hull & District Anglers’ Association
Membership of HDAA is open to anyone who agrees to abide by our common-sense Fishery Rules. All membership permits run from 1st Jan to 31st December annually. Membership allows angling on most of the Association’s venues from 5.00am to 10.00pm (except Carlton on Trent where the start time is 7.00am).
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